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{{Location
 
{{Location
 
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| title =
| image = [[Image:Arabel_map.jpg|250px]]
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| image = [[File:Arabel_map.jpg|250px]]
 
| caption =
 
| caption =
 
| name = Arabel
 
| name = Arabel
| aliases = Caravan City, Overland City of Cormyr
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| aliases = Caravan City, Overland City of Cormyr{{Fact}}
| size = Metropolis
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| size = Metropolis{{Fact}}
 
| capital =
 
| capital =
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| demonym = Arabellan<ref name="WotW">{{Cite polyhedron/74/The Everwinking Eye: Words To The Wise}}</ref>
 
| area = [[Cormyr]]
 
| area = [[Cormyr]]
 
| ruler = [[Myrmeen Lhal]]
 
| ruler = [[Myrmeen Lhal]]
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| population = 30,600<ref name="FRCS3e-p112"/>
 
| population = 30,600<ref name="FRCS3e-p112"/>
 
| races =
 
| races =
| religions = [[Tymora]], [[Chauntea]], [[Deneir]], [[Helm]], [[Lliira]], [[Milil]], [[Tempus]], [[Sune]]<ref> {{Cite book/Shadowdale|32}} </ref>
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| religions = [[Tymora]], [[Chauntea]], [[Deneir]], [[Helm]], [[Lliira]], [[Milil]], [[Tempus]], [[Sune]]{{Fact}}
 
| imports =
 
| imports =
 
| exports = Coal, horses, trained mercenaries, dry red wine, strong bitter black beer, cheese<ref name="FRCS3e-p112"/>
 
| exports = Coal, horses, trained mercenaries, dry red wine, strong bitter black beer, cheese<ref name="FRCS3e-p112"/>
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| settlements =
 
| settlements =
 
}}
 
}}
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'''Arabel''' ({{Pronounce|AIR|ah|bell|refs=<ref name="FRCS1eCR-p23">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Set/Cyclopedia of the Realms|23}}</ref>}}) was a fortified city in northern [[Cormyr]]. The city stood at an important crossroads and was a major trade center.<ref name="Cor-p16">{{Cite book/Cormyr|16}}</ref>
[[File:Arabel.JPG|thumb|A map of Arabel.]]
 
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'''Arabel''' was a fortified city in northern [[Cormyr]]. The city was at an important crossroads and was a major trade center.<ref name="Cor-p16">{{Cite book/Cormyr|16}}</ref> As of [[1372 DR]], it was ruled by [[Myrmeen Lhal]]. It was one of the cities damaged in the [[Goblin War]].<ref name="FRCS3e-p112">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting|112}}</ref> A person from Arabel was known as an Arabellan.<ref name="FRA-p73">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|73}}</ref>
 
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==Etymology==
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A person from Arabel was known as an Arabellan.<ref name="FRA-p73">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|73}}</ref>
   
 
==Geography==
 
==Geography==
 
Arabel was about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of [[Eveningstar]].<ref name="itDL-p11">{{Cite book/Into the Dragon's Lair|11}}</ref>
 
Arabel was about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of [[Eveningstar]].<ref name="itDL-p11">{{Cite book/Into the Dragon's Lair|11}}</ref>
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Arabel was at the junction of the [[High Road (Cormyr)|High Road]], [[Calantar's Way]], the [[East Way]], and the [[Moonsea Ride]].{{Fact}}
   
 
==Trade==
 
==Trade==
Arabel was at the junction of the [[High Road]], [[Calantar's Way]], the [[East Way]], and the [[Moonsea Ride]].{{Fact}} Major exports included coal, horses, dry red wine, black beer, and cheese. {{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|74}}
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Major exports included coal, horses, dry red wine, black beer known as [[Bitter Black]],<ref name="AWRC-p127">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|127}}</ref> and cheese.<ref>{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|74}}</ref>
   
 
==Laws and customs==
 
==Laws and customs==
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In [[1018 DR]], Arabel was attacked by a pair of [[green dragon]]s.<ref name="CaN-p321">{{Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback|321}}</ref>
 
In [[1018 DR]], Arabel was attacked by a pair of [[green dragon]]s.<ref name="CaN-p321">{{Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback|321}}</ref>
   
The Usurper King [[Gondegal]] seized power in Arabel in [[1352 DR]] with the aim of using the city as a central location for the formation of a new kingdom. He was overthrown eight days later by the Cormyrean army, led by King [[Azoun IV]].<ref name="C-p32-33">{{Cite book/Cormyr: Official Game Accessory 2nd Edition|32-33}}</ref>
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The Usurper King [[Gondegal]] seized power in Arabel in [[1352 DR]] with the aim of using the city as a central location for the formation of a new kingdom. He was overthrown eight days later by the Cormyrean army, led by King [[Azoun IV]].<ref name="C-p32-33">{{Cite book/Cormyr|32-33}}</ref>
   
 
During the [[Time of Troubles]], the goddess [[Tymora]], Lady Luck herself, protected the city.<ref>{{Cite book/Shadowdale|32}}</ref>
 
During the [[Time of Troubles]], the goddess [[Tymora]], Lady Luck herself, protected the city.<ref>{{Cite book/Shadowdale|32}}</ref>
   
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As of [[1372 DR]], it was ruled by [[Myrmeen Lhal]]. It was one of the cities damaged in the [[Goblin War]].<ref name="FRCS3e-p112">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting|112}}</ref>
==Notable locations==
 
===Inns and taverns===
 
* [[Bent Bow]]<ref name="C-p20">{{Cite book/Cormyr|20}}</ref>
 
* [[Elfskull Inn]]
 
* [[Falcon's Rest]]
 
* [[High Moon Inn]]<ref name="S-p29">{{Cite book/Shadowdale|29}}</ref>
 
* [[Murdered Manticore Inn]]
 
* [[Night Wolf Inn]]
 
* [[Nine Fires Inn]]
 
* [[Pride of Arabel]]
 
* [[Red Stirge Inn]]
 
* The Two-Headed Lion
 
* [[Weary Knight]]
 
* [[Wild Goose]]
 
   
===Restaurants===
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==Locations==
 
[[File:Arabel.JPG|thumb|400px|A map of Arabel.]]
*[[Hungry Man Inn]]<ref name="S-p29" />
 
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;Inns & boarding houses:
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* [[Eastwatch Inn]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#12)
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* [[Elfskull Inn]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#17)
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* [[Falcon's Rest]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#37)
 
* [[High Moon Inn]]<ref name="S-p29">{{Cite book/Shadowdale|29}}</ref> (#83)
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* [[Irriphar's Inn]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#150)
 
* [[Murdered Manticore Inn]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#151)
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* [[Mother Lahamma's House]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#24)
 
* [[Night Wolf Inn]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#23)
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* [[Nine Fires Inn]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#140)
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* [[Phaesha's Boarding House]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#126)
 
* [[Pride of Arabel]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#48)
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* [[Scarlet Spear]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#134)
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* [[Shassra's Boarding House]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#36)
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* [[Swinging Gate]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#139)
 
* [[Red Stirge Inn]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#87)
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* [[Tired Traveler Inn]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#142)
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* [[The Watchful Lynx]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#136)
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* [[Weary Knight]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#4)
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* [[World Serpent Inn|Wild Goose]] (also known as "The World Serpent Inn")<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#152)
   
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;Taverns:
==References==
 
 
* [[Bent Bow]]<ref name="C-p20">{{Cite book/Cormyr|20}}</ref> (#70)
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* [[Black Barrel]]<ref name="C-p32-33">{{Cite book/Cormyr|32-33}}</ref> (#61)
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* [[Black Mask]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#51)
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* [[Coiled Whip]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#58)
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* [[Dancing Dracolisk]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#98)
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* [[Ivory Jack]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#125)
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* [[Lame Camel]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#130)
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* [[Lazy Lizard]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#135)
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* [[Silver Tankard]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#42)
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* [[Striking Snake]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#57)
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* [[Two-Headed Lion]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#56)
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* [[Wink and Kiss]]<ref name="C-p32-33" /> (#143)
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;Restaurants
 
* [[Hungry Man Inn]]<ref name="S-p29" />
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==Appendix==
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{{Incomplete}}
 
===References===
 
{{refs}}
 
{{refs}}
 
[[Category:Metropolises]]
 
[[Category:Metropolises]]
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[[Category:Exports horses]]
 
[[Category:Exports horses]]
 
[[Category:Exports wine]]
 
[[Category:Exports wine]]
 
[[Category:Locations on Calantar's Way]]
 
[[Category:Locations on the East Way]]
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[[Category:Locations on the Moonsea Ride]]
 
[[Category:Locations in Cormyr]]
 
[[Category:Locations in Cormyr]]
 
[[Category:Locations in Interior Faerûn]]
 
[[Category:Locations in Interior Faerûn]]
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[[Category:Locations on Toril]]
 
[[Category:Locations on Toril]]
 
[[Category:Locations]]
 
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Locations on Calantar's Way]]
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[[Category:Locations on the High Road (Cormyr)]]
[[Category:Locations on the East Way]]
 
[[Category:Locations on the Moonsea Ride]]
 

Revision as of 15:57, 16 December 2019

Arabel (pronounced: /ˈɛərɑːbɛlAIR-ah-bell[3]) was a fortified city in northern Cormyr. The city stood at an important crossroads and was a major trade center.[4]

Etymology

A person from Arabel was known as an Arabellan.[5]

Geography

Arabel was about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of Eveningstar.[6]

Arabel was at the junction of the High Road, Calantar's Way, the East Way, and the Moonsea Ride.[citation needed]

Trade

Major exports included coal, horses, dry red wine, black beer known as Bitter Black,[7] and cheese.[8]

Laws and customs

Unlike other Cormyrian cities, inhabitants of Arabel, even mercenaries, could keep their weapons unbound.[9]

History

Arabel was almost as old as Suzail. It began as a logging camp, and maintained a degree of independence.[10] The first rebellion occurred during the reign of King Tharyann, who put an end to it.[11] By 245 DR, Arabel was in rebellion again.[12] By 376 DR, Arabel had seceded three times.[13]

Another rebellion occurred some time between 376 DR and 432 DR, caused by a "Merchants' Revolutionary Committee". A battle in the Stonelands caused orcs to be driven south, and although this would normally be enough to cause Arabel to rejoin Cormyr, there was no military aid available, and the orcs conquered the heart of the King's Forest.[14]

In 1018 DR, Arabel was attacked by a pair of green dragons.[15]

The Usurper King Gondegal seized power in Arabel in 1352 DR with the aim of using the city as a central location for the formation of a new kingdom. He was overthrown eight days later by the Cormyrean army, led by King Azoun IV.[16]

During the Time of Troubles, the goddess Tymora, Lady Luck herself, protected the city.[17]

As of 1372 DR, it was ruled by Myrmeen Lhal. It was one of the cities damaged in the Goblin War.[2]

Locations

Arabel

A map of Arabel.

Inns & boarding houses
Taverns
Restaurants

Appendix

References

  1. Ed Greenwood (August 1992). “The Everwinking Eye: Words To The Wise”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #74 (TSR, Inc.), p. 14–15.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 112. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
  3. Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (August 1987). “Cyclopedia of the Realms”. In Karen S. Martin ed. Forgotten Realms Campaign Set (TSR, Inc.), p. 23. ISBN 0-88038-472-7.
  4. Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr. (TSR, Inc), p. 16. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.
  5. Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 73. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
  6. Sean K. Reynolds, Steve Miller (2000). Into the Dragon's Lair. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 11. ISBN 0-7869-1634-6.
  7. Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 127. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  8. Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 74. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
  9. John Terra (November 1997). Four from Cormyr. Edited by Kim Mohan. (TSR, Inc.), p. 9. ISBN 0-7869-0646-4.
  10. Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
  11. Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
  12. Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
  13. Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
  14. Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
  15. Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
  16. 16.00 16.01 16.02 16.03 16.04 16.05 16.06 16.07 16.08 16.09 16.10 16.11 16.12 16.13 16.14 16.15 16.16 16.17 16.18 16.19 16.20 16.21 16.22 16.23 16.24 16.25 16.26 16.27 16.28 16.29 Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr. (TSR, Inc), pp. 32–33. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.
  17. Warning: edition not specified for Canticle
  18. 18.0 18.1 Warning: edition not specified for Canticle
  19. Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr. (TSR, Inc), p. 20. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.