Northwest Faerûn Northwest Faerûn , generally referred to as The North , is a region of wilderness , difficult winter weather , orc hordes , and barbarian tribes . It is a mostly untamed region that lies west of Anauroch and north of the High Moor . The inhabitants of areas further south , in West Faerûn , describe this area in condescension as " the Savage North , " which is a reference to the Savage Frontier and a time when its inhabitants were less civilized . In spite of this reputation , the region is home to two of the greatest cities in all of Faerûn : Neverwinter , Jewel of the North , and Waterdeep , the City of Splendors . Regions . High Forest . A vast , densely - forested region just to the west of the Anauroch desert . These woodlands are home to elves , centaur s , satyr s , wild creatures and many mysteries . At its southern heart are the towering Star Mounts , from which flows the Unicorn Run . The Frozenfar . The collective name for the lands north of the Spine of the World mountains , including the Sea of Moving Ice , the Reghed Glacier and of course , Icewind Dale . The Frozenfar is sparsely populated , the people of the Ten Towns and the various barbarian tribes being the only known peoples to thrive in the area . Delimbiyr Vale . The term used to refer to an area encompassing the upper reaches of the Delimbiyr River . The Vale is bound in the north by the Nether Mountains and to the south by the South Wood . The western edge is the High Forest and no part of the High Forest is considered a part of the Vale . The eastern edge is ill - defined but does include the Fallen Lands . Savage Frontier . A general expression used for the parts of this region not generally covered by other names , it stretches from the edge of the High Moor in the south to the Spine of the World mountain range far to the north . It includes the River Dessarin and its tributaries ; several hilly regions and wooded areas , and cold , wind - swept plains . The main trade route through this area is called The Long Road , and it joins several small communities with Waterdeep in the south . To the northeast are the Evermoors , a wide , marshy region home to many troll s . Silver Marches . This area was formed from a defensive alliance of human s , elves , and dwarves in the mountainous area to the north of the High Forest . At its center is the city of Silverymoon , a place of learning and magic . It also includes the cities of Sundabar , Everlund , Mithral Hall and Citadel Adbar . The rugged wilds to the north are home to threatening hordes of orc s . Somewhere in the Underdark beneath this region is the drow city of Menzoberranzan . Sword Coast North . The wild coast north of Waterdeep contains the cities of Luskan and Neverwinter , as well as the dangerous Mere of Dead Men , small mountainous ranges , and the enchanted Neverwinter Woods . The Trade Way road runs along the length of the coast from Luskan to far south of Waterdeep . This barely tamed region is protected by a federation of the northern cities and towns known as the Lords ' Alliance . Waterdeep . This port is the largest city on the coast , with a population of over a million ( which includes the surrounding area for up to 40 miles ) . It is a bustling metropolis with a vibrant economy and many notable sights and characters . Chief among the features are Castle Waterdeep on the mount at the western edge of the city , and the vast Undermountain dungeon located directly underneath .