Deepingdale

Deepingdale was one of the more peaceful, albeit strong, dales within the Dalelands, with a strong connection, and loyalty, to the elves of Cormanthor. There were few other places in Faerûn where men and elves enjoyed such rich unity and friendship.

The dale's capital, Highmoon, was the favored trading stop for caravans in the region.

Government
The government of Deepingdale was led by an appointed lordship, where a deserving and dedicated citizen was appointed by the town council as Lord of Highmoon. The Lord was responsible for declaring decrees which defined the current laws of the Dale. The council was composed of appointed, trusted citizens of Highmoon and the surrounding countryside.

Law and order
Similar to the legal system in Battledale, Deepingdalefolk regularly policed themselves in regards to minor crimes and disagreements. More serious issues and crimes were brought to the Lord of Highmoon. Most of the laws created by the lord were considered forgiving and just; crimes such as murder or arson were punished severely and matters involving armed combatants were considered military enemies of the Dale.

Defenses
The armed forces of Deepingdale consisted of a standing military comprised of two companies of Elven archers, a Tower Guard of human and half-elf forces and a militia comprised of able-bodied Dalesfolk between the ages of 18-45.

Society
Most of the Deepingdalesmen enjoyed lives as farmers, woodsman and hunters.

Economy and trade
Deepingdale was the largest supplier of game, furs and timber for the Dales.

History
Since the majority of the elves began migrated to Evereska in the great Retreat, Deepingdale has become the de facto home to those that remained in the forests of the Dalelands.

Geographical features
This dale was encompassed a deep valley between the Arch Wood and Semberholme forests, and is flanked by the East Way to the north, which ran through the dale's capital of Highmoon, and to the south by Archendale.


 * The Blood Horn:

Bodies of water

 * Glaemril river
 * Wineflow river
 * Lake Eredruie

Settlements

 * Highmoon
 * Bristar
 * Moonrise Hill
 * Hallow Creek

Important Locations

 * Darkwatch
 * Leaves of Learning
 * Rhauntides Tower
 * Tower of the Rising Moon