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At a Glance
Elturel is an independent city of the Sword Coast, on a bluff above the river Chionthar where the Dusk Road meets the Skuldask Road.
The City of Elturel
Visiting Elturel
Districts
There are two main districts in the city: a lower city known as the Dock District, and the upper city called the High District.
Points of Interest
Homes, shops, and other locations abound.
Neighboring Cities & Features
The People of Elturel
Citizens of Elturel are referred to as Elturian.
Demographics
Circa 1367 DR, the full-time population of the city ranges between 29,000 (winter) and 33,000 (summer). Many farmers from the Fields of the Dead take shelter in the city during times of war.
In 1372 DR, the population is 22,671.
Religion
The churches of Chauntea and Helm are prominent in the city, and represented by temples. There are shrines dedicated to Ilmater, Tempus, Tymora, and Waukeen.
Who’s Who in Elturel
Elturel shelters a number of colorful characters.
Guilds & Organizations
Armed Forces
Elturel is protected by the Hell Riders, who provide armed escorts to settlements along the trade routes from Iriaebor to Waterdeep.
Guilds & Merchants
The Dragoneye Dealing Coster has a base here.
Mercenaries & Adventurers
The High Moor Heroes’ Guild is composed of “the lawless, violent, penniless and other misfits” as well as better-minded adventurers of Elturel.
Sages & Loremasters
The office of the local Herald is Ironflower.
Politics
Who Rules
High Rider Lord Dhelt governs the city circa 1357-1372 DR.
Player Characters
Region
PCs from Elturel may select the Western Heartlands region.
Sources
Primary Sources
- Forgotten Realms Adventures [2106] pages 84-85; Elturian is from page 73
- A Grand Tour of the Realms [1085a] page 92
- Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 41
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Other Resources
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