Mere of Dead Men
The Mere of Dead Men is a large swamp located between Waterdeep and Neverwinter. It is mostly populated by Lizardfolk, Bullywugs, and Yuan-ti.
Geography
There Mere of Dead Men bordered the Sea of Swords to the west and the High Road skirted its edges on the east. The nearest settlements of any significance were Leilon and Saltmarsh to the north.
The Mere itself was a cold saltwater swamp roughly 100 miles (160 km) long by 30 miles (48 km) wide along the shore. It was a desolate place full of monsters and few members of civilized races. The swamp constantly grew over time, swallowing homes and property located close to its boundaries. It was believed that the eastern boundary of the Mere was magically bound to the High Road (perhaps via a wish spell from the Mere's creator), since attempts to reroute the road were futile and only caused the expansion of the swamp.
The Mere itself was full of trees, vines, quicksand, and hidden islands, and it was generally covered in fog, making visibility very poor. The bones of fallen creatures were clearly visible throughout the Mere. The water was deep enough that it could be navigated on a flat-bottomed boat, but the dark water and hidden obstructions made that choice dangerous.
Inside the Mere were the flooded ruins of a number of castles and settlements. Many of the castles had strange wards that would either strengthen certain magic or negate it.
Fauna & Flora
A variety of creatures have made the Mere their home over the centuries. While Yuan-ti, Lizardfolk, and Bullywug tribes roam, the Mere is also home to a variety of magical and non-magical creatures. The swampy terrain is also appealing to Black Dragons, a few of which have made their home in the Mere in the past.
One creature of note is the Swamp Wolf, an extremely large and rare creature native to the Mere of Dead Men
Alternative Name(s)
Merdelain
Type
Wetland / Swamp
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