#cormanthor

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The farmers and freeholders of the Dales are not the only people turning their eyes to the potential riches of the abandoned elven forest. Other regional interests include:

-   Sembia, to the south, a young nation formed of the alliance of several merchant city-states on the Sea of Fallen Stars, has constantly sought to expand its influence; the former Moondale has already been absorbed.
    
-   Cormyr, southwest, an aristocratic monarchy that has sought to expand its borders in the name of “security,” has recently annexed Tilverton and claimed control of Tilver’s Gap through the Thunder Peaks.
    
-   The Moonsea port cities, to the north, vye among each other for dominance and do not hesitate to pull in unwilling third parties. The traditionally republican Hillsfar has recently turned to a tyrant who has expelled non-humans and occupied neighboring Elventree, while Zhentil Keep seems to have no intent to withdraw its forces from Daggerdale after defeating Lashan’s troops there.
    
-   The Thunder Peaks, Stonelands, and Desertsmouth Mountains are wild areas that together run south to north, west of the dales and Cormanthor, and house goblins, giants, dragons, and brigands of all kinds.