Neverwinter/Blacklake District

The Blacklake District, also known as the Beggar's Nest during the 14 century, was one of the districts of Neverwinter. It was named after the eponymous Blacklake of Neverwinter.

Geography
The Blacklake District remained largely intact in the wake of the various disasters that laid Neverwinter low, thanks to the nobles who lived there before those disasters, as they had built buildings and other structures with good quality materials and architectural techniques, as well as they had protected them with magic.

However, most buildings were later repurposed into makeshift barracks to defend the survivors against the dangers that plagued Neverwinter after the destruction of the city, and others just fell into disrepair over time, or were vandalized by vagrants, making the district to look way different from what it used to be.

Inhabitants
Before the destruction of the city in 1451 DR, the Blacklake District was inhabited by nobles. After the eruption of Mount Hotenow, a few survivors and refugees that decided to remain in the city after the catastrophe, relocated themselves to the Blacklake District.

These survivors were highly nationalist and proud of the Alagondar lineage, and violently resisted Dagult Neverember's rule. The most violent members of the Sons of Alagondar claimed the area for themselves, daring Neverember's soldiers and mercenaries to try to take it from them by force.

Likewise, the Ashmadai under Mordai Vell had gained a foothold in the Blacklake District, with members infiltrated in the ranks of both the nationalist refugees and Neverember's troops stationed in the district.

History
The Blacklake District was originally the northwestern district of Neverwinter. When Mount Hotenow erupted in 1451 DR, bringing about the destruction of most of Neverwinter, the northwestern district was left mostly untouched by the pyroclastic flow, although the Blacklake turned into pit of debris and garbage and ash from the eruption.

As of 1479 DR, Neverember's efforts to rebuilt the Blacklake District were fruitless because the intervention of the Sons of Alagondar and their allies.

Neverwinter Nights
During the city strife with the Wailing Death, in 1372 DR, the district was barred to the public to stop the plague from entering. Only those whom where allowed access could find the population within in conflict over the mage Meldanen, whom has hoarded food and was known for abuse and experimentation and abduction of humans. Meldanen also owned a storage house for the gods and kept abominations. The noble Formosa Laitannan loudly opposed Meldanen and his acts, and she actively tried to hire someone to kill the mage.

With the murders caused by the warlock Ammon Jerro, the district became cut off once more pending investigation. After entering the district, Kalach-Cha managed to find the wizard Aldanon whom would later prove invaluable to the quest for the Silver Sword of Gith. Blacklake is also the place for the Academy of magic Qara went to, a church of Lathander, and the Royal palace.

Neverwinter (Game)
After the explosion of Mount Hotenow, the district was thrown in to ruin. The Nashers moved in the take over the district and use it as there base of operations. The district was also in danger of becoming controlled by the Ashmadai, whom were trying to infiltrate the gang. The Blacklake was at this time filled with sludge and trash thrown there by the rebels and also destroyed ships.

The safe portion of the city is a ramshackle defense held by the Graycloacks, with various people on the safe part trying to send adventurers to create more stability in the region by attacking the Nashers, who also steal from the poor to be used to "overthrow the tyrant", resulting in the poor citizens hiring adventurers to deal with the Nashers once and for all.

Notable Inhabitants

 * Mordai Vell

Notable landmarks

 * The Beached Leviathan
 * Blacklake
 * Castle Never
 * Driftwood Tavern
 * House of a Thousand Faces
 * Neverwinter Academy
 * Vellgard Manor

Appearances

 * Neverwinter Nights
 * Neverwinter Nights 2
 * Neverwinter (game)