Estagund

Estagund was, alongside Durpar and Var the Golden, a part of the Shining Lands. As with all the Shining Lands, it was largely centered around trading. Unlike Durpar, Estagund was a hereditary monarchy.

History
In the, Estagund's seventh king, Thultim, died without leaving a heir. A civil war broke out over succession to the throne and it divided Estagund into many smaller city-states. In the, Estagund was conquered by Reinhar I and his arkaiuns, but three years later the Estagundans regained their independence when Reinhar was slain by the archmage Mycontil from Halruaa and they reunited under the rule of King Bonrial.

In 1023 DR Estagund invaded Dambrath. Not only did they fail to conquer their neighbor, but the vengeful crinti attacked Estagund in retaliation, slaying most of the working age men throughout the country. Famine soon struck all of Estagund. Durpar jumped on the opportunity to pacify their violent neighbors and sent an emissary to negotiate terms with the king and nobles of Estagund. After days of negotiating, Durpar purchased the country of Estagund for twenty-four gems. In return, they offered their full protection and taught them the way of Durpari life. A century later, Estagund was fully enveloped into the Shining Lands.

Shou Lung was working intrigues to establish an enclave—a Shou Town—in Chavyondat in Estagund in the mid-1370s DR.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Neversfall
 * Realms of the Dragons II: "Freedom's Promise" • The Emerald Scepter • Darkvision • Spinner of Lies
 * Realms of the Dragons II: "Freedom's Promise" • The Emerald Scepter • Darkvision • Spinner of Lies