Tethyr is a country in the Lands of Intrigue in Western Faerun, and is the country in which Saltmarsh is located. Tethyr is bordered by Amn to the North, and Calimshan to the south. To the west lays the Sea of Swords, and to the east the Omlarandin Mountains. The Spires of Mir cover the southern highlands of Tethyr. Also known as the Wealdath, the Forest of Tethir is located along the Trade Way near the Sea of Swords and south of the Small Teeth Mountains. In addition to the two elven tribes, Suldusk and Elmanesse, there are a variety of fey creatures that defended these woods as their home. A host of other dangers reside in these woods, including several dragons, wyverns, and even lycanthropes. Rumors that portals to the world of the lythari, shapechanging elves, were located somewhere in the forest as well but only the lythari knew their location or how to activate them.
Barely considered mountains, the foothill area of the Omlarandin Mountains is known for the very rare and prized omlar gems. These gems were exceptionally useful in the arcane arts and often fetched large sums from those that could afford to purchase such rarities. The Snowflake Mountains are a mountain range in the far east of Tethyr. Not directly in the sphere of influence of any nation, the Snowflake Mountains are located between Tethyr, Amn, the Shining Plains, and the Lake of Steam. The Snowflake Mountains is best known for the Edificant Library, a place of worship of Deneir and Oghma.
Despite being low mountains, treacherous peaks abounded throughout the range of the Starspire Mountains. There is a clan of dwarves that managed over the years to fend off the various creatures making their home on the surface of the mountains. In its eastern stretch lay Mount Thargill, which was an inactive volcano.
Structure
Land was the measure of status amongst the Tethyrians. Nobles either earned or inherited their land. Commoners were ruled by a count, who appointed local sheriffs to do various tasks, from collecting taxes, mustering a militia, and administering laws. They in turn were overseen by dukes, who reported prince-regents, and then to the Queen herself.
The Queen had a council of advisors known as the Royal Privy Council, made up of her heir or crown regent, a selection of eight dukes of the lands, and five important and key individuals of varying religious and racial backgrounds: the Archdruid of Mosstone, the Treespeaker of the Wealdath, the Hills' Voice for the halflings, the Shield Brother of the Starspire dwarves, and the Samnilith for the gnomes.
Tethyr is divided into four principalities: Principality of the Corsairs' Sea, Principality of Ankramir, Protectorate of the Crown Lands, and Principality of Iltkazar Highlands.
Demography and Population
Main Populations: Humans, Halflings, Elves, Dwarves
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Leader
Head of State
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Currency
Coinage and Denominations:
Daublar (Cup) : 1 pp
Brakar (Star): 2 gp
Aenar (Queen): 1 gp
Paxar (Blade): 1 sp
Donsar (Lash): 1 cp
Daublar (Cup) : 1 pp
Brakar (Star): 2 gp
Aenar (Queen): 1 gp
Paxar (Blade): 1 sp
Donsar (Lash): 1 cp
Major Exports
Ambergris, carpets, cheese, cloth, fish, fruit, livestock, nuts, pearls, pipeweed, rugs, silk, tea, vegetables, wine, whale oil
Major Imports
Magic items, mercenaries, spices, weapons
Subsidiary Organizations
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
Comments