Veltalar

Veltalar (formerly Velprintalar) is a settlement in Aglarond and the nation's primary port in 1479 DR, with a population of around seventy thousand. It was founded by human colonists from Chessenta in 756 DR. The population of Veltalar rose from around 35,000 in 1368 DR, to around 66,000 in 1374 DR, then around 70,000 by 1479 DR. The city does not have defensive walls.

Port
As of 1368 DR, the city docks were equipped with cargo cranes and a limited drydock. The waterfront featured numerous small warehouses for this cargo. Nytus the Shipwright was a sailor who retired and made a name as a shipwright.

In 1374 DR, Velprintalar was the only major port in Aglarond, with a large naval yard. It received trade via ship from Impiltur and Sembia. After peace had been established with Thay, Aglarond prospered, boosting trade in the city.

Old Velprintalar
As of 1479 DR, the city has moved towards the receded shoreline in relation to its previous location. The old city was renamed Old Velprintalar and has become a slum. The settled land furthest away from the shore is on a steep slope, and the buildings were placed close together as a result. As storeys of differing architectural styles were added, a patchwork appearance developed in this part of the city.

Old Velprintalar
Amongst the notable locations in Velprintalar as of 1368 DR were the Harbor Light, a stone lighthouse containing a magical fire; The Paladin Inn, catering for the wealthier visitors to the city; the more modest inn The Sailor's Home; and the Council Hall where the advisory council to the Simbul met.

During the same period, the city also contained a temple to Chauntea, inhabited by around twelve monks led by Abbot Dalmar, where strong ale was brewed. The white-domed temple to Selûne was led by High Priestess Dyltharra and served by six other priestesses, who kept contact between the Simbul, the Royal Council of Aglarond and the Harpers. A marketplace existed where farmers exchanged goods like grain, fruits and vegetables with foreign traders and merchants.

Palace of the Simbul
The Palace of the Simbul is where Aglarond's then ruler, the Simbul, used to reside between 1320 DR and 1425 DR. From 1425 DR onwards, it was used by the Simbarch Council.

Early history
Then called Velprin, the site of the city was the seat of power for the human kings of the time.

Velprintalar and Veltalar
The settlement was named Velprintalar during the reign of King Brindor Olósynne, and then renamed Veltalar some time between 1374 DR and 1479 DR.

Subsidence of the sea
Late in the 14th century dale reckoning, the Sea of Fallen Stars subdided, causing the coastline on which Veltalar lies to retreat. New developments moved closer to the new shoreline, while the existing city slipped into disrepair and slums, becoming known as Old Velprintalar.