Caer-Konig

Caer-Konig was one of the towns of Ten Towns in Icewind Dale.

Description
The town straddled the round harbor in a semicircle, with a line of buildings at the edge of the harbor, an uphill slope, and a circular round with buildings.

Geography
Caer-Konig was located on the northern shore of Lac Dinneshere, not far from Caer-Dineval, behind the shadow of the imposing Kelvin's Cairn. The fishing waters of the lake were shared between the two towns, but fishermen nevertheless often squabbled over territory.

The settlement was entirely isolated save for a trail to Caer-Dineval and a ferry that traversed the lake to Easthaven.

Defense
As of the late 15 century DR, the town could muster a mere 27 militia members to its defense.

History
Caer-Konig originated as a mere camp, founded by a group of mountain-climbing travelers from the Moonsea region of northern Faerûn.

Some time later the castle of Caer-Konig was constructed, though it was destroyed shortly thereafter by a horde of orcs.

Dorim Lugar was the councilman of the town in 1351 DR until he was killed over a fish sometime before or during the. His second-in-command, Schermont, became the new councilman after the incident. Schermont was known for his heavy-handed approach to rulership, and he held a particular grudge against Caer-Dineval.

After the war with Akar Kessell and the Battle of Icewind Dale, Caer-Konig was given to the barbarians. Revjak, the king of the Tribe of the Elk, served as "speaker for the barbarians" in council until his leadership was successfully challenged by Berkthgar in 1364 DR, ending the period of cooperation between the Reghed tribes and Ten-Towns.

During the Everlasting Rime, the folks of Caer-Konig made offerings of food to Auril the Frostmaiden.

In the, the town suffered a number of thefts, perpetrated by duergars led by Nildar Sunblight.

Notable Locations



 * Businesses:


 * Frozenfar Expeditions, the local supply shop that catered to adventurers.
 * Hook, Line, and Sinker, a popular tavern that featured dwarven ale.
 * Northern Light, the town's only public inn.


 * Landmarks:


 * Market square, located on the eastern side of the city.
 * Ruined caer (castle), located on a small hill above the town overlooking the harbor.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Legacy of the Crystal Shard • Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
 * Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
 * Terror in Ten Towns