Caravan War

The Caravan War was a conflict between Netherese human colonists and the owlbears of the Savage Frontier in, during the Silver Age of Netheril. It led to the establishment of Old Owl Well and the eradication of local owlbears.

History
At the adamant insistence of the Terraseer, the Empire of Netheril began earnestly colonizing the Savage Frontier. They established several outposts at which Netherese travelers heading west could get fresh horses and supplies. The Terraseer himself identified in 1491 NY a perfect spot for one such outpost, north of the mineral-rich Sword Mountains where fresh water could be extracted.

However, the area was home to a 3,000-strong population of owlbears that could trouble the caravans. So the Terraseer had his scouts and outriders destroy the beasts in an event dubbed the Caravan War. The outpost was named "Old Owl Well" after the glorious victory over the owlbears.

Having the last laugh, owlbears would return to the area by the 14 century, however.