Nimpeth

Nimpeth was a city-state located on the southern shore of the Vilhon Reach. It was one of the Free Cities of the Vilhon Reach,  which were the largest and most powerful city-states in the region.

Trade
Nimpeth was renowned for its slave and mercenary trade. All cargo that moved along the Nagaflow stopped in the city Nimpeth before proceeding into the Sea of Fallen Stars. Another expport good of note was wine. The lands around Nimpeth held numerous vineyards producing come of the best wine in Faerûn.

Another big contributor to Nimpeth's economy was its proximity to the Golden Road. Many travelers and adventures stop at Nimpeth before heading towards the Shining Plains, south along the Golden Road.

Culture
Its inhabitants were fiercely independent and defensive about their achievements and produce, and any visitors who questioned or doubted this were likely to be attacked.

Cuisine
Vilhon eels were marinated in wines, stuffed with herbed eggs and cheese, and fried to create a local delicacy. Circa 1372 DR, it was common to find eels that contained valuables, such as rings, gems, and jewelry, although it was not clear why the eels were swallowing these or where they were coming from.

Nimpeth was known for its delicious Vilhon Cider.

Defenses
Nimpeth, just like other city-states of the Vilhon Reach existed in constant state of conflict, diplomatic or military. Petty squables could arise from territory disputes, betrayal, or simething as simple as trade. Nimpeth was prepared to open conflict that always loomed on the horizon.

History
Migrant workers from Nimpeth, among other places, went to join in the construction of the canal that Innarlith was building between the Lake of Steam and the Nagaflow in the mid-1360s DR. This project was widely seen as bringing much lucrative trade to the Lake of Steam region, because it would have connected the Sea of Fallen Stars to the oceans of Toril through the Lake of Steam. When Innarlith's Ransar Salatis started to find excuses to cut funding for the project, Nimpeth paid for its own workers to continue their work on the site.

Organizations

 * Dragonplume, Nimpeth's representative among the Heralds of Faerûn in the late 14 century DR.
 * Night Parade, a race of strange creatures descendants of a Netherese enclave that plunged into the Demiplane of Nightmares. As of the late 14 century DR, 29 members of the Parade infested the city of Nimpeth.
 * Shattered Manacles Cloak, an ex-Ilmatari organization that kept an eye on the slave trade in the region and lamely in Nimpeth. The cloak strived to help those whose friends and loved ones were sold into slavery.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Once Around the Realms &bull; The Jewel of Turmish &bull; Lies of Light &bull; Silverfall &bull; Viper's Kiss
 * Once Around the Realms &bull; The Jewel of Turmish &bull; Lies of Light &bull; Silverfall &bull; Viper's Kiss

Connections
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