Gnoll Pass was a mountain pass through the Storm Horns in northern Cormyr.[4][3]
Geography[]
The Gnoll Pass ran between the eastern end of the Storm Horns and the smaller Gnoll Peaks, and carried the Moonsea Ride with it north from Arabel.[5] It adjoined the Helmlands of northern Cormyr, and was a generally sparsely-inhabited and wild land.[1] The Purple Dragons fortresses of Castle Crag and Slingdyke guarded the southern end of the pass, with Castle Kilgrave and Wyvernwatch Castle nearby.[6] The Stonelands lay north of the Pass, with the Moonsea Ride and Stonebolt Trail leading to the towns of Halfhap and Tilverton and eventually to the Dalelands and the Moonsea.[7]
Description[]
Gnoll Pass was the main route of access from northern Cormyr into the Stonelands and beyond, handling the majority of trade, travelers and military movements.[8] It was a vital strategic chokepoint that separated the Stonelands from Cormyr, and was guarded against invaders from the Stonelands by the defensive fortress of Castle Crag.[6][8]
The area was well known for its coal mines, which were operated by people from Arabel, and dominated by the merchants of House Misrim.[4][3]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr. (TSR, Inc), p. 6. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.
- ↑ Map included in Scott Ciencin (April 1989). Shadowdale. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 0-8803-8730-0.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr. (TSR, Inc), p. 16. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 74. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (July 1995). Volo's Guide to Cormyr. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 185. ISBN 0-7869-0151-9.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr. (TSR, Inc), pp. 24, 56. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Julia Martin, Jeff Grubb (1993). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 2nd edition (revised), A Grand Tour of the Realms. (TSR, Inc), p. 53. ISBN 1-5607-6617-4.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr. (TSR, Inc), p. 28. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.