Everlund

Everlund (formerly Besander's Blockhouse ) is a city of merchant traders and caravan teams is one of the greatest supporters of the league of the Silver Marches. Located southeast of Silverymoon and situated on the north bank of the River Rauvin, Everlund is the second largest city in the Silver Marches and one of its most active mercantile communities. The walled city was resettled by humans from Ascalhorn on the site of Besander's Blockhouse in 515 DR. Since its humble beginnings as a fortified trading outpost and bridgehead on the Rauvin, the city's population and importance have increased to the where it has become one of the most important trading cities in the region.

Government
For nearly five hundred years, (before 1372 DR) Everlund has been ruled by the Council of Elders. This group is composed of the people holding the most prominent positions in the city, although there is occasional debate over whether some civic figures are important enough to merit a seat on the council. The council is led by the First Elder, an office granted by vote of the others. The First Elder holds this position until another member challenges it; sometimes this post is held for many years, other times a few days. Kayl Moorwalker, is the current (1372 DR) First Elder.

Militia
The city is defended by the Army of the Vale.

Places of Interest
Bell Market is the economic and social center of Everlund.

Official
The Great Armory was a walled compound overlooking the waterfront that served as barracks. The Hall of the Elders was where the Council of Elders meet and was located on the east side of Bell Market. The Hall of Records and the Hall of Redress were the courts of Everlund.

Stores
Everlund was home to The Bent Bow, an archery shop, and Helmeir's Highboots, a boot shop.

Taverns
Taverns in Everlund included The Dreaming Dragon, a tavern frequented by elves and halflings, and The Stag at Bay, a bar that catered to hunters and adventurers.

Organizations
Moongleam Tower was the Harper base in Everlund.

Bridges and gates
The two bridges in Everlund were named Knightbridge and Dwarfbridge, both of which crossed the River Rauvin.

The five gates of Everlund were open from dawn to dusk and shut at all other times. They were named Bridge Gate (the start of Evermoor Way), Downriver Gate, Mountain Gate, Silvermoon Gate (the start of the road to Silverymoon) and Upriver Gate (The start of the trail to Sundabar).

Temples and Shrines
Evergreen Hall was a temple of Mielikki. The Grotto was an area devoted to Shiallia. The Keep of Vigilence was a temple of Helm. The Starmeadow was an area devoted to Corellon Larethian. Also located in Everlund are shines to Oghma, Shaundakul (popular with the caravan masters) and Waukeen.

Roads and trails
Everlund is the final destination on the Evermoor Way, the primary trade route from the south and west. The road to the north, eventually reaching Silverymoon, goes through Everlund Pass at the Western end of the Nether Mountains. Trade to the east traces the banks of the River Rauvin reaching Sundabar as its final destination. Points of interest along this trail (in order from Everlund to Sundabar) include Hilltop, Jalanthar, Lhuvenhead and Rauvincross.

River
Downstream travel on the River Rauvin is blocked by the Striding Giant Rapids. Upstream travel on the River Rauvin is about 170 miles (274km) to Sundabar.