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Desertsmouth Mountains

Mountains in The Dalelands · the Tethyamar Mountains

The Desertsmouth Mountains are a barren, monster-infested range separating the Dalelands from the desert of Anauroch.

Bare rock faces the endless sand to the west, and on the eastern side the green dales look very far away.

Desertsmouth Mountains at a glance

Also known as
the Tethyamar Mountains, the Teshan Mountains (their old name)
Kind & extent
Barren mountain range
Inhabitants
Orcs, ogres, goblins and dragons, with old dwarven holds

Overview

The Desertsmouth Mountains mark the western border of Daggerdale in the Dalelands and the eastern edge of Anauroch. They are bordered by the Stonelands of Cormyr to the south and the Border Forest to the north, and are known far and wide as barren peaks infested with monsters.

On the map

Map of Desertsmouth Mountains on the Sword Coast
Desertsmouth Mountains highlighted, about 144 by 216 miles.Open the interactive map

Neighbouring regions

Regions whose bounds come within about 20 miles of Desertsmouth Mountains on our map.