Thar (Forgotten Realms)
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Thar is a location on Faerûn
, a fictional continent, the primary setting of the Forgotten Realms
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such as orcs
who are constantly at war with one another.
of the Ride also venture into Thar to hunt these tribes and destroy any creatures they encounter.
, the Skullsmashers, a fierce tribe of ogres
, and the Red Claws, a goblinoid
horde.
Fangjaws Hold : The lair of the Skullsmashers tribe of ogres, located in the hills in central Thar.
Xûl Jarak : An ancient orc citadel containing a passage to the Underdark
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Faerûn
Faerûn is a fictional subcontinent, the primary setting of the Dungeons & Dragons world of Forgotten Realms. It is described at a relatively high level in the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting from Wizards of the Coast, and various locales and aspects are described in more detail by separate...
, a fictional continent, the primary setting of the Forgotten Realms
Forgotten Realms
The Forgotten Realms is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Commonly referred to by players and game designers alike as "The Realms", it was created by game designer Ed Greenwood around 1967 as a setting for his childhood stories...
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Description
Thar, also known as the Great Gray Land, is a rocky, broken moor stretching for hundreds of miles with a harsh climate north of the Moonsea. It is inhabited by wild tribes of humanoidsHumanoid (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, humanoid is a type of creature, or "creature type". Humanoids are any creature shaped generally like a human , of Small or Medium size, with few or no supernatural or extraordinary abilities...
such as orcs
Orc (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, orcs are a primitive race of savage, bestial, barbaric humanoid.-Publication history:The orc was one of the earliest creatures introduced in the D&D game. The D&D orc is largely based upon the orcs appearing in the works of J.R.R...
who are constantly at war with one another.
Raids
The many humanoid tribes of Thar carry out attacks on caravans heading to or from Glister, the camps in the Galenas foothills or villages in the Stojanow Vale. In an attempt to keep them in check and bring stability to the area, lords and merchants have been known to create agreements with the tribes to encourage them not to attack, but these agreements break down easily. Scouts, hired adventuring companies and the barbariansBarbarian (Dungeons & Dragons)
The barbarian is a playable character class in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.-Creative origins:The barbarian is based on Robert E...
of the Ride also venture into Thar to hunt these tribes and destroy any creatures they encounter.
Organizations
Several organisations exist amongst the tribes of Thar, including the Burning Daggers, fanatical orc worshipers of KossuthKossuth (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Kossuth, is the god of Fire.Kossuth is symbolized by a twining red flame . His followers and clerics are often of the Neutral or Lawful Neutral alignment. He is the Fire God, the Lord of Flames, the Firelord, the Elemental God of Fire...
, the Skullsmashers, a fierce tribe of ogres
Ogre (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, ogres are a lesser race of giants, rather being simply large brutes with clubs. An aquatic subrace of ogres is known as "merrow." D&D ogres are also closely related to the race of ogre magi, a smarter race with blue skin and great magical abilities...
, and the Red Claws, a goblinoid
Goblinoid
Goblinoids are a category of humanoid legendary creatures related to the goblin. The term originated in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, in which goblins and related creatures are a staple of random encounters. Goblinoids are typically barbaric foes of the various human and...
horde.
Places of interest
Melvaunt : The city lies near the mouth of the Tormel River which flow from a lake in central Thar.Fangjaws Hold : The lair of the Skullsmashers tribe of ogres, located in the hills in central Thar.
Xûl Jarak : An ancient orc citadel containing a passage to the Underdark
Underdark
The Underdark is a fictional setting which has appeared in Dungeons & Dragons role-playing campaigns and Dungeons & Dragons-based fiction books, including the Legend of Drizzt series by R. A. Salvatore...
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Maps
- Thomas M. Reid, Sean K. Reynolds, Darrin Drader, Wil Upchurch (June 2006). Mysteries of the Moonsea, p. 7. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-3915-X.
Sources
3rd Edition D&D- Thomas M. Reid, Sean K. Reynolds, Darrin Drader, Wil Upchurch (June 2006). Mysteries of the Moonsea, p. 8-42. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-3915-X.