Phlan/Old Phlan

Old Phlan, later known as part of the "Old City", referred to the largest portion of Phlan that was occupied by monstrous creatures and lay in ruin throughout much of the city's history of destruction and rebuilding. It stood in stark contrast to Civilized Phlan, the last remnant of humanity within the city's walls throughout the middle of the 14 century DR, before Phlan was rebuilt whole once again, proud amongst the Moonsea powers.

Description
For much of its history, the sealed chambers of Old Phlan often contained wondrous treasure and deadly monsters. When the city was still in ruin, builders often refused to work in these areas due to the risk to their safety. It was rebuilt throughout late 14 and early decades of the 15 century, until it became a part of what was known as the "Old City" and restored to its former glory. It once again home to Phlan's temples, noble estates and thriving businesses.

Geography
Old Phlan comprised nearly all of Phlan at one point, including part of the city's slums, the entirety of the Mansion District. and the whole northern stretch of the city.

After reconstruction, the Old City encompassed the same area as Old Phlan, along with Civilized Phlan, all of which had been fortified by the restored city walls. These walls separated the Old City from East Phlan, the stretch of the city that expanded east from the Noble's Quarter (formerly the Mansion District).

Defenses
The great walls surrounding the Old City of Phlan provided profound safety to its citizens from exterior threats, a luxury that did not exist for many of the years it was known as Old Phlan.

History
In the, Phlan was assailed by the dragons of Thar in a conflict that came to be known as the Dragon Run. The city was left in ruin and so very many of its citizens were slain outright.

Some time over the next few decades, the ruins of Old Phlan were claimed by Tyranthraxus the Possessing Spirit, inhabiting the body of a bronze dragon. The spirit held the ruin

Finally Possessing Spirit was defeated by the intrepid Heroes of Phlan, the city remained largely in ruin as of the. Although nearly all of its monstrous inhabitants had been cleared out, reconstruction of its buildings had not yet begun.

Throughout the 15 century, the district was gradually rebuilt to its former glory from some centuries past. After reconstruction was complete the designation of the "Old City" had encompassed all of Old Phlan.

Notable Locations

 * Slums District: The poorest neighborhood in Phlan that stood directly northwest of Civilized Phlan.
 * Jerome's of Melvaunt, a general store run by a gentleman who came to the city from Melvaunt.
 * Nat Wyler's Bell, an inn that was favored by criminals, mercenaries and other down-on-their-luck individuals.
 * Denelor's Tower, a wizard's tower that remained standing within the slums even during the worst time of the monstrous occupation.
 * Slum Market, the labyrinthine marketplace that was plagued by local pickpockets.


 * Noble's Quarter: Previously known as the Mansion District, this walled off portion of the city was situated on the east side of the Stojanow River.
 * Kovel Mansion, a noble estate that had been taken over for a period by a band of thieves and the illusionist known as Fengor.
 * Lyceum of the Black Lord, an old temple of Bane that served the city's Knights of the Black Fist before falling to ruin.


 * Other Landmarks:
 * Cadorna Textile House, the mansion and mercantile business of the noble House Cadorna.
 * Cracked Crown Inn
 * Kuto's Well, a drinking well that concealed entrance to Phlan's underground catacombs.
 * Mantor's Library, the grand library that remained a treasure trove of knowledge even during the city's darkest days.
 * Podol Plaza, Phlan's busy and lively marketplace.
 * Valjevo Castle, the home of the Cinnabar Throne and the seat of power for all of Phlan.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Ruins of Adventure