The Race

The Race was a stretch of water located off the southern edge of the Tethyr Peninsula in west Faerûn. The sea was named for the strong winds through it or for the frequent sight of ships fleeing the pirate bands that prowled the area.
==Usage==
In the 14 century DR, the Race and Asavir's Channel were used to reach the wealthy ports of the south, but such shipping was harassed by pirates based in the nearby Nelanther Isles. Once through the Race, merchant ships came under the protection of the Calimshan navy.
==History==
In the , the Companions of the Hall traveled through the Race after escaping the pirate Pinochet's fleet and landed in Memnon.
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Category:Locations in Tethyr
Category:Locations in the Lands of Intrigue
Category:Locations in West Faerûn
Category:Locations in Faerûn
Category:Locations on Toril