Freedale

Though far from other towns, Freedale remained a busy place. Elves traveling west often stop in Freedale for supplies, as did other travelers from the east. Freedale was also a stop for those traveling up or down the River Ashaba, docking their boats or barges at the wharfs south of town.

History
Freedale was founded on the area that was, at some in the past, cleared by Sembian woodcutters harvesting valuable wood. The creation of the settlement was an attempt to create a new town in the Dalelands or expand Shadowdale. The township was governed by their own elected lordship, independent from Shadowdale. The village was named Freedale and, by 1359 DR, expanded enough to have wharves and had its highest population. Unfortunately, by 1374 DR, after the resettlement of Myth Drannor, the people of Freedale were in decline, possibly due to the elves of Myth Drannor frowning upon a town built on an area that was a beautiful forest once. By the late 1400s DR, the village still existed mostly in just name and consisted of several log cabins inhabited by human households that lived off the land. As the forests slowly reclaimed the mostly abandoned hamlet, the remaining inhabitants survived by harvesting mushrooms, edible mosses, and various herbs. The harvested items were often sold to traveling merchant caravans who passed through the village towards Shadowdale. In 1400s DR, the town did not have rulers nor lords and was largely forgotten, remaining nothing but a few scarce cabins and one working wharf.

Nearby Towns & Villages

 * Shadowdale
 * Mistledale
 * Elven Crossing
 * Voonlar

Rivers

 * River Ashaba

Points of Interest

 * Tomb of Damara
 * Mount Dread
 * Blackcreek Crossing
 * Oaken Grove Abby
 * Jaelre Shelter
 * Cybodan's House
 * Peldan's Helm
 * Evening Star Inn
 * Shallain Freehold
 * The White Crag

Locations in the village of Freedale

 * Tower of the High Wizard Netheril
 * West Wind Stables
 * Temple of Lathander
 * Evening Star Inn
 * Fendrick's Fine Foods: the only eatery in town, famous for its "chicken surprise" dish.
 * The Red Dragon Tavern: the town's main attraction and friendly tavern for folk to chug ale, gossip, and see a bardic performance.