However, there are some large, remote family freeholds that are home to as many as 20 to 30 kinsmen. The trails have not been very safe lately, with raiders and brigands reported in the area.īesides the town of Shadowdale, there are no other communities or villages of note. Most travelers come to Shadowdale along the Shadow Gap-Voonlar road, but major trails lead south along the Ashaba to Mistledale and west through the Dagger Hills to Daggerdale. Unlike Mistledale, the lands of Shadowdale are broken by large areas of light woods and rolling hills. Like Mistledale to the south, the Dale's lands of the Dale have open since before humans came to Cormanthor. Shadowdale stretches almost 100 miles from the Dagger Hills to the Elvenwoods, and is more than 30 miles wide. Most people are familiar with the town of Shadowdale, but the greater portion of Shadowdalesmen live as independent farmers and homesteaders in the open lands northeast of the town. Shadowdale lies along the road from Shadow Gap to Voonlar, controlling a major trade route from Cormyr to the cities of the Moonsea. A large number of ancient ruins, accesses to the Underdark, and hidden treasure caches ensure that most heroes will find something profitable and useful to do in Shadowdale. The town has long looked to adventuring companies for security and leadership. Of all the Dalelands, the land of Shadowdale is the most common stop for parties of adventurers. The reputation of Shadowdale's residents has spread from the Sword Coast to the farthest reaches of the Moonsea. It is a quiet, wooded land of dense forests and prosperous farms - and it happens to be home to a surprising number of very powerful and important people. The most famous of the Dalelands, Shadowdale's notoriety would appear to be at odds with its pastoral lifestyle. It's the farmers and craftsmen, people who have more courage and common sense than many great knights and mages I have met in my time." - Elminster
But it's not the heroes or Harpers or sages - ahem - that make Shadowdale special. " The finest folk in Faerûn, if ye care to ask me. Elminster rarely receives visitors and is often away from his tower for extended periods. Shadowdale is home to Elminster the Sage. Shadowdale has temples of Chauntea, Tymora, and Lathander.
No formal watch organization exists, but the locals can summon 2d6 guardsmen from the Twisted Tower within 1d6+2 rounds. Weregund the Trader charges standard prices and stocks most everyday items. Jamble has a 50% chance of stocking any particular item in the standard price list, and a 20% chance of stocking a weapon. The Old Skull is also the only taproom of the village. The only inn of note in Shadowdale is the Old Skull Inn, a respectable and reasonably-priced establishment. The village of Shadowdale: 500 (includes surrounding area.) The countryside: 900. Numerous ruins, caves, and entrances to the Underdark attract adventurers to this small farming town. The most famous of the Dalelands, Shadowdale is home to many powerful adventurers and has played a very prominent part in the area's history.
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