Citadel of the Raven

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At a Glance

The Citadel of the Raven is a string of fortresses north of the Moonsea.

The Zhentilar seize the Citadel in the name of Zhentil Keep circa 1355 DR, slaughtering the garrisons sent by other Moonsea cities. The Zhentarim subsequently uses the fortresses as well. Under Zhent control, the Citadel houses over 2,000 men-at-arms, led by Commander Kandar Milinal.

One of the battlements, known as Sundeth’s Tower, contains the tomb of Sundeth Gossyl.

The Citadel is attacked by three dragons during the Flight of Dragons in 1356 DR.


Sources

Primary Sources
  • A Grand Tour of the Realms [1085a] page 65
  • Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 30
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Calaunt

At a Glance

Calaunt, once known as Vespermouth, is a realm of the Vast, at the mouth of the River Vesper.

Citizens of Calaunt are referred to as Calauntan.


Visiting

Neighborhoods

Thayan diplomats have established a Thayan Enclave here.


Notable Individuals


Sources

Primary Sources
  • Forgotten Realms Adventures [2106] pages 80-81
  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [1085] (2e) A Grand Tour of the Realms page 72
  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [1031] (1e) Cyclopedia of the Realms page 30
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Other Resources
  • Search for Calaunt on the FR Wiki

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Candlekeep

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At a Glance

An independent library on the Sword Coast. One of the most comprehensive libraries in the Realms, in fact. Among many other things, Candlekeep contains the predictions of Alaundo the Seer.

Certain books in the inner chambers of Candlekeep can function as portals, for those who know how to hold them and which words to read aloud.


Notable Individuals


Sources

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Calantar’s Way

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At a Glance

Calantar’s Way is a road linking Suzail, Hilp, Immersea, and Arabel, in Cormyr. It’s named for Calantar.


Sources

Primary Sources
  • Forgotten Realms [1085] (2e campaign setting) — A Grand Tour of the Realms page 48
  • Forgotten Realms [1031] (1e campaign setting) — Cyclopedia of the Realms page 29
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Immersea

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At a Glance

A community of Cormyr.

The Immer Stream arises from a spring on the aptly named Spring Hill, runs through town, and empties into the Wyvernwater.

Citizens of Immersea are referred to as Immersean.

Who Rules

The year, in the Xaeyruudh campaign, is 1365 DR.

Samtavan Sulacar rules Immersea in the name of King Azoun IV of Cormyr.

Samtavan is described as neither a local (he’s from Suzail) nor an effective lord; his herald handles most of the important business in the area.

Locations

  • Alzael’s (slaughterhouse) [#20]
  • Azoun Triumphant (statue of Azoun III) [#6]
  • Chaslasse’s Fine Clothing [#26]
  • Cormaeril farms [#4]
  • Danae’s farm [#9]
  • Dzulas’ (rental) Stables [#22]
  • The Five Fine Fish (tavern) [#15]
  • Giogioni Wyvernspur’s townhouse
  • Graveyard Hill
  • Gulphet’s farm [#12]
  • Halaband’s Inn [#18]
  • The High Common [#13]
  • High Towers (Cormaeril family house) [#3]
  • The Immer Inn [#19]
  • Lizzy Thorpe’s Stables
  • Lluth’s farm [#8]
  • Maela’s (boarding house) [#27]
  • The Market Square
  • The Mist Runner (tavern) [#16]
  • Mrastos (rental) Warehouse [#23, #24]
  • Nazan’s farm [#14]
  • Nelzol’s (hardware shop) [#25]
  • Nilil’s farm [#11]
  • Nulahh’s (boarding house [#28]
  • Redstone Castle (Wyvernspur family house) [#1]
  • Spring Hill (House of the Lady)
  • Szalan’s Shipyard [#5]
  • Tathcho’s farm [#10]
  • Wyvernspur farms [#2]

Notable Individuals

  • Culspiir — herald

Sources

  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [11836] page 113
  • A Grand Tour of the Realms [1085a] page 51 – the numbered Locations above correspond to the map on page 52
  • Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] pages 32 and 52, with a map on page 53
  • Forgotten Realms Interactive Atlas
Primary Sources
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  • Cormyr [9410] poster, inside cover
Other Resources

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Boareskyr Bridge (Bridge)

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At a Glance

A massive stone bridge carrying the Trade Way across the Winding Water, on the Sword Coast.

A community on the south bank is also called Boareskyr Bridge.


Notable Individuals

In addition to the named NPCs below, various organizations are active in Boareskyr Bridge including The Thousandheads Trading Coster and The Trueshield Trading Priakos.


Sources

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Beregost

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At a Glance

Beregost is an independent settlement on the Sword Coast.


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Battle of Bones

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At a Glance

A blighted area of the Sword Coast region. It was the site of a great battle, between humans and goblinoids, in 1090 DR.


Sources

Primary Sources
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Baldur’s Gate

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At a Glance

Baldur’s Gate is an independent city on the Sword Coast.

Citizens of Baldur’s Gate are referred to as Baldurian; not to be confused with Balduran.


Visiting

Neighborhoods

Thayan diplomats have established a Thayan Enclave here.

Locations
City Defenses

The Patrol numbers 60 warriors and are led by the Warden Bellarpar Windspur.

The standing army is the Flaming Fist mercenary company.

The city also has a navy of seven ships, each with a crew of at least 40, drawn from all classes.


Politics

Who Rules

The Council of Four rules Baldur’s Gate, backed by the Flaming Fist mercenaries.


Notable Individuals

In addition to the named NPCs below, various organizations are active in the Gate including the Knights of the Shield, the Knights of the Unicorn, and of course the Flaming Fist.


Culture and Society

Demographics

The population of Baldur’s Gate varies from 86,000 in the winter to 115,000 in the summer.

The overall population is 83% humans, 5% half-elves, 4% halflings, 3% half-orcs, 2% gnomes, 1% dwarves, and 2% other races.

The human population is 80% Tethyrian, 10% Calishite, 5% Chondathan, 3% Illuskan, 1% Gur, and 1% other subraces.

The primary language is Chondathan.


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Asbravn

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At a Glance

Asbravn is an independent village, where the Uldoon Trail meets the Dusk Road near the southwestern foothills of the Sunset Mountains.

The town is defended by the Riders With Red Cloaks.


Sources

Primary Sources
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  • Search for Asbravn on the FR Wiki

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