Tilverton

Tilverton was a large town located on the Moonsea Ride on the edge of the Stonelands. Formerly an independent town, it was annexed by Cormyr in 1357 DR and governed as a Protectorate, only to be destroyed in 1372 DR in a battle with the forces of Thultanthar.

Geography
Tilverton was located at the western entrance of Tilver's Gap, between the Thunder Peaks and the Desertsmouth Mountains, and stood at the intersection of the North Ride and the Moonsea Ride. The Moonsea Ride ran south to Arabel and the rest of Cormyr, and east to Mistledale and the Cormanthor forest. The North Ride passed north across the Shadow Gap, through Shadowdale and ultimately to the Moonsea.

Inns & Taverns
Taverns were uncommon in Tilverton, and most thirsty citizens were served by roaming horse-drawn wagons that carried casks of drink.
 * The Curse tavern
 * The Drink tavern
 * The Flagon Held High tavern (#13)
 * The Grimwald's Revenge inn (#11)
 * The Jonstyl's Banner rooming house (#14)
 * The Whispering Witch inn (#12)
 * The Windlord's Rest inn (#2)
 * The Winking Moon

Landmarks
The Old Town of Tilverton was the old core of the city, and home to many old landmarks, gardens, and ruins.
 * The Market and Council Tower (#4)
 * Tilver's Palace (#5)
 * Tower of Wits and Work (#3)

Shops

 * Dundar's Fine Blades (#10)
 * Tanalar's Fine Mounts (#22)
 * Tilverton General Store
 * Undreir Facilitations (#23)
 * Weaponers of Cormyr

Stairs, Streets & Gates

 * The Cormyr Gate (#24)
 * Cormyr Stairs (#6)
 * Drakar Lane (#18)
 * Gateguard Road (#17)
 * Haddock Row (#20)
 * Knight's Ride (#15)
 * Market Stairs (#7)
 * The Northride (#21)
 * Phorn's Lane, a small dead-end side street near the Flagon Held High. It ran north of the Street of the Sorceress and past the Tilver Stairs toward Old Town. (#19)
 * Street of the Sorceress, a wide street inside Tilverton's east gate on the Moonsea Ride. It turned south in a wide 'S' shape and from there went up the Tilver Stairs hillside into Old Town and then looped around down the Market Stairs, which stopped at the Market. (#16)
 * Tilver Stairs (#8)
 * Upper City Gate (#9)

Temples & Shrines

 * The Altar of Shields, shrine of Helm. (#6)
 * The Green Altar, shrine of Silvanus. (#8)
 * The Hand of Chance, shrine of Tymora. (#9)
 * The House of the Wonderbringer, temple of Gond. (#1)
 * The Rose Altar, shrine of Lathander. (#7)
 * Shrine of Mask
 * Shrine of Cyric

Notable Individuals

 * Alasalynn Rowanmantle, Cormyr's Lady Regent of the city.
 * Andalara, local hunter and Harper.
 * Artur Grossman, crime lord.
 * Brieth Tanalar, horsebreeder.
 * Burlan Almaether, High Artificer of Gond.
 * Filani of Tantras, sage.
 * Gahlaerd Mossmere, arcane researcher.
 * Gharri, High Artificer of Gond and Lord Regent.
 * Phidalpar Undreir, merchant and fence.

Organizations

 * The Fire Knives
 * The Rogues, a local thieves' guild that operated out of Tilverton's ancient sewer system and preyed on locals and travelers alike.
 * The Zhentarim

History
By 1357 DR, the city had come under Cormyrean occupation.

In 1367 DR, the Rogues of Tilverton drove the agents of both the Zhentarim and the Dragon Cult out of Tilverton, to establish themselves as an outlaw force with which to be reckoned. Even a brief foray by the Fire Knives was repelled. Animal pelt traders from the Thunder Peaks and the Storm Horns did brisk business in Tilverton as of 1368 DR.

On Mirtul 27 1372 DR, Tilverton was destroyed when it was attacked by the forces of Thultanthar. All that was left of the town was a dark, concave space filled with shadows and flitting regions of deeper darkness. Though the town was completely destroyed, the city's walls remained intact and rose high above the flat plain. By 1479 DR, this area became known as the Tilverton Scar.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Curse of the Azure Bonds
 * Novels
 * Azure Bonds • The Glass Prison
 * Tymora's Luck
 * Video Games
 * Curse of the Azure Bonds (game)
 * Descent to Undermountain • Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate
 * Descent to Undermountain • Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate
 * Descent to Undermountain • Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate