Situated along the valley of the River Tesh, Teshendale was a lost dale once occupied the rocky territory spanning from Zhentil Keep to the Desertsmouth Mountains, Teshen Valley or Teshen.[1] The former dale became a desolate land covered in ruins in the early 14th century DR.[2]
The Dales Council continued to keep an empty seat for Teshendale as a reminder of what happened when the Dales do not stick together.[2]
Inhabitants[]
Home to a number of monstrous humanoid and goblinoid races, the former dale was almost completely overrun with goblins, orcs and ogres.[3]
Notable Locations[]
- Mount Tesh: This mysterious peak was home to a number of reported sightings of dancing lights.[3]
Settlements[]
Although no longer part of the Dalelands, the cities of Teshwave and Snowmantle remained under control of Zhentil Keep until their destruction.[4]
- Teshwave: Once the largest trading community in Teshendale, the city became a staging area for Zhent non-human troops and mercenaries.[4] In the 1360's DR this garrison was under the charge of the dim-witted Guthbert Golthammer, though its true power rested in the Cyricist priest, Asdag.[3]
- Snowmantle: Located along the edge of the Border Forest, this settlement became a Zhent logging camp.[4].
History[]
In 1316 DR[2] it was invaded by Zhent forces and orcs working for them. The people were slain, enslaved or driven away, and thousands of refugees sought refuge in the surrounding dales.[3]
The valley was quarried and the granite used to build vast sections of the walls that protected Zhentil Keep.[4]. They continued to strip the land of its resources for over 50 years.[3]
During the late mid 1300's DR, a bandit known as Tyran the Outlaw struck back against the Zhent forces. Though he had few forces to muster, his efforts had earned himself a 500 gp bounty.[3]
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References[]
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (2023-02-14). Teshen (Tweet). theedverse. Twitter. Archived from the original on 2023-02-25. Retrieved on 2023-02-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 116. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Richard Baker (1993). The Dalelands. (TSR, Inc), p. 53. ISBN 978-1560766674.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Ed Greenwood, Julia Martin, Jeff Grubb (1993). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 2nd edition (revised), A Grand Tour of the Realms. (TSR, Inc), p. 38. ISBN 1-5607-6617-4.
Connections[]
Daggerdale • Featherdale • High Dale • Mistledale • Shadowdale
Moondale • Sessrendale • Tarkhaldale • Teshendale
Forests
Arch Wood • Cormanthor • Darkwatch • Spiderhaunt Wood • Velarswood • Yevenwood
Bodies of Water
River Arkhen • River Ashaba • Feather Falls • Dragon Reach • Lake Eredruie • Glaemril
Elevations
Dun Hills • Thunder Peaks • Wyvernfang
Features
Barrowfields • Cold Field • Druid's Grove • Glaun Bog • Hidden Vale • The Scar