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The largest chain of hills in the Dalelands, the Dun Hills stretch from the Arch Wood all the way to Haptooth Hill. They are so named because of the chalky bedrock that lies under the hills, showing in hundreds of ravines or hill-sides. The Dun Hills are not as wild or rugged as the Dagger Hills, and numerous quarries and sheep-meadows can be found scattered through the pleasant highlands.
In a few places, ancient elven ruins of stone can be found in hidden Dales or lonely hillsides. The elves of Cormanthor rarely built built stone, reserving it for their treasuries and fortresses. Many of the ruins are empty, but others contain hidden caches of elven treasure or powerful magic locked away from the world.
The mairshars of Tasseldale consider the Dun Hills to be part of their area of responsibility, and often arrange to patrol the highlands.