Anauroch, known as the Great Sand Sea, is a desert which occupies a significant portion of the northern part of the continent, bounded by the Sword Coast North, the Silver Marches, the High Forest, the Dalelands, Cormyr, and the Moonsea.
This region is characterized by its harsh, arid environment, which makes life and travel difficult.
Despite its desolate nature, Anauroch is rich in lore and danger, home to ancient ruins, lost civilizations, and powerful magic.
Anauroch was once the empire of Netheril, one of the most powerful magical civilizations in Forgotten Realms history, which fell due to a catastrophic magical disaster. The remnants of this ancient empire contribute to the region’s mystical and perilous allure, with adventurers and scholars alike drawn to its secrets and treasures.