Thay

Thay is a mysterious and terribly powerful magocratic nation in east Faerûn, that has been long-governed by the Zulkirs of the Red Wizards.
During the late 15th century DR, it was ruled by the necromancer lich Szass Tam, along with the Council of Zulkirs, who were supported by a near-endless chain of bureaucrats and local tharchions.
The underpinning nature of Thay saw it engaged in an endless pursuit of arcane knowledge and power, a goal chased most ardently by the country's elite; such endeavours were fueled and expedited by rampant slavery, a practice woven into the tapestry of the country's long, dark history.

“As long as I exist, slavery will always be a way of life here in Thay. And I can promise you, I will be here for a very long time.” — Szass Tam

Founding Date

922 DR

Type

Geopolitical, Country

Alternative Names

Bread Basket of the East

Demonym

Thayan

Location

Unapproachable East