Thay
Thay, known by many as the Land of the Red Wizards, is an autocratic, magocratic nation located in the Unapproachable East. The nation is ruled by the Red Wizards of Thay, notorious slavers and wizards feared across all of Faerûn. Szass Tam, the Zulkir of Necromancy and an archlich, is the undisputed ruler of Thay, aided by the seven other Zulkirs of the Zulkir Council.
While the majority of the Thayan ruling class are undead, having transformed themselves into liches and vampires, many of the Red Wizards and the population of Thay itself remain mortal. The country is mostly agrarian, and unlike most of Faerûn, practices slavery. Many foreign nations are dependent on Thayan food exports, regardless of the slaves used to generate them. Thay is also well known for its magic items, which the Red Wizards sponsor and sell in their enclaves throughout the major cities of Faerûn.
While the majority of the Thayan ruling class are undead, having transformed themselves into liches and vampires, many of the Red Wizards and the population of Thay itself remain mortal. The country is mostly agrarian, and unlike most of Faerûn, practices slavery. Many foreign nations are dependent on Thayan food exports, regardless of the slaves used to generate them. Thay is also well known for its magic items, which the Red Wizards sponsor and sell in their enclaves throughout the major cities of Faerûn.
Founding Date
922 DR
Type
Geopolitical, Magocracy
Alternative Names
Land of the Red Wizards
Demonym
Thayan
Government System
Magocracy
Legislative Body
Council of Zulkirs
Parent Organization
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