Ma'atar

Ma'atar was an artificially created, Zhentarim-controlled oasis located in the Anauroch desert. 
==Description==
Ma'atar housed a number of stone structures that served as fortified barracks, beneath which were tunnels that stored an arsenal of supplies, weapons, and magical armaments.
It was said to be a bountiful oasis that was rich with vegetation including nut-producing trees, and its underground tunnels harbored a small mushroom farm containing fine frill-collars that were used for Zhent alchemy.
==Geography==
The isolated outpost was located on the western stretch of the Sword, west of the Wall of Fallen Djinn mountains, possibly along the Black Road.
==Defenses==
It was protected by a stone wall that was manned by Zhentilar soldiers.
==Inhabitants==
As of the mid–14 century DR, the settlement had a meager contingent of sixteen Zhentilar troops, served by three priests and led by a sole Zhentarim wizard.
The Zhentarim collected a large reserve of weapons and skeletons in the garrison of Ma'atar, the latter of which were animated into a small horde of undead to serve under their command.
==Appendix==
===Appearances===
:;Comic Books
::The Forbidden Sands of Anauroch (#2)
===References===
Category:Oases
Category:Outposts
Category:Zhentarim locations
Category:Locations in the Sword
Category:Locations in Anauroch
Category:Locations in North Faerûn
Category:Locations in Faerûn
Category:Locations on Toril
Category:Locations