
Occasionally they were decorated with patterns or tribal symbols. They were typically woven from the thick hairs of camels and dyed by means of henna, rubbed coffee-grounds, or other rubbed juices. Khreima: a conical tent with a triangular floor plan that was unique to the nomadic Bedine tribes of Anauroch.

During this, a half-orc named Vandar ran an impromptu tavern from a tent. In 1372 DR, soon after gold was discovered in the village of Deadsnows many traveled from afar in hopes of striking it rich and set up a collection of tents outside its walls. In 1368 DR, gnoll soldiers of the Thayan army were living in tents outside the barracks of the village Whitebranch. They were large, open-air canopies that could comfortably fit around twenty medium-sized humanoids. The largest type of tent was known as a pavilion. Two-person and six-person tents were available for purchase through Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue.

In Anauroch, these were typically only seen on the tents of wealthy members of the Bedine. In desert regions tents occasionally featured extra sheets, known as "flies" (or " rihba'ids" in Midani), that helped to shade them and keep them cool, as well as deflected any sand blown from the tent itself.

Most tents could hold two occupants, but there were larger varieties. Typical tents were made of canvas held standing by wooden poles and hempen rope that could be disassembled and packed during travels.
