The Beastlands are a region of plains at the eastern end of the Shaar. It was home to various non-human monstrous tribes who were allied in a loose confederation for self-defense. The eastern edge of this region was formed by the Giant's Belt Mountains, a range which separated the plains from the desert to the east.
Veldorn is a savage land of poorly defined borders. To many, it is considered the Beastlands, a home of monsters. Each clan of monsters is said to be ruled by a “beast lord”, who plot and scheme against each other for control over the Beastlands and the lands beyond. Travelling through these lands is unsafe to do unarmed. Caravans without guards are invariably attacked and the monsters of Veldorn see little problem with attacking anyone who stumbles into what they consider to be their territory. As such, most folk tend to steer far clear of these barbaric lands.
Yes, those tales your mother told you were true: There is a land of monsters, ruled by monsters, and this is it. They eat caravans whole along the Trade Way, love to raid the camps of outlanders who will all be too dead to hit back, and dream of ruling all Faerûn. Avoid the place or be eaten, as the old maps say.
— Anonymous Harper agent