tharch of Surthay

The city of Surthay was the capital of the tharch of the same name , located in northern Thay . It was built within a great, natural harbor within Lake Mulsantir , north of the First Escarpment . It has a long history as stronghold for the legions of northern Thay, guarding against the Rashemi barbarians of northeast Faerûn .

The Surmarsh was a dreary, humid swamp located in the northern tharch of Surthay within the nation of Thay . It was fed by both the River Sur and the River Thay and opened up into Lake Mulsantir . It was among the favored grounds of the nobles of Thay who partook in trophy hunting.