Caer-Konig (pronounced: /kɛər ˈkoʊnɪg/ kair KOH-nig[9]) was one of the towns of Ten Towns in Icewind Dale.[3]
Description[]
The town straddled the round harbor in a semicircle, with a line of buildings at the edge of the harbor, an uphill slope, and a circular round with buildings.[10]
Geography[]
Caer-Konig was located on the northern shore of Lac Dinneshere, not far from Caer-Dineval, behind the shadow of the imposing Kelvin's Cairn.[4] The fishing waters of the lake were shared between the two towns, but fishermen nevertheless often squabbled over territory.[11]
The settlement was entirely isolated save for a trail to Caer-Dineval and a ferry that traversed the lake to Easthaven.[4]
Defense[]
As of the late 15th century DR, the town could muster a mere 27 militia members to its defense.[12]
History[]
Caer-Konig originated as a mere camp, founded by a group of mountain-climbing travelers from the Moonsea region of northern Faerûn.[4]
Some time later the castle of Caer-Konig was constructed, though it was destroyed shortly thereafter by a horde of orcs.[4]
Dorim Lugar was the councilman of the town in 1351 DR until he was killed over a fish sometime before or during the Year of the Worm, 1356 DR.[5] His second-in-command, Schermont, became the new councilman after the incident.[6] Schermont was known for his heavy-handed approach to rulership,[10] and he held a particular grudge against Caer-Dineval.
After the war with Akar Kessell and the Battle of Icewind Dale, Caer-Konig was given to the barbarians.[13] Revjak, the king of the Tribe of the Elk, served as "speaker for the barbarians" in council[14] until his leadership was successfully challenged by Berkthgar in 1364 DR, ending the period of cooperation between the Reghed tribes and Ten-Towns.[15]
During the Everlasting Rime, the folks of Caer-Konig made offerings of food to Auril the Frostmaiden.[4]
In the Year of the Warrior Princess, 1489 DR, the town suffered a number of thefts, perpetrated by duergars led by Nildar Sunblight.[16]
Notable Locations[]
A map of Caer-Konig.
- Businesses
- Frozenfar Expeditions, the local supply shop that catered to adventurers.[4]
- Hook, Line, and Sinker, a popular tavern that featured dwarven ale.[4][10]
- Northern Light, the town's only public inn.[10][6][12]
- Landmarks
- Market square, located on the eastern side of the city.[10]
- Ruined caer (castle), located on a small hill above the town overlooking the harbor.[10]
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References[]
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1993). Volo's Guide to the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 150. ISBN 1-5607-6678-6.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jennell Jaquays (1988). The Savage Frontier. (TSR, Inc), p. 33. ISBN 0-88038-593-6.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 R.A. Salvatore, Jeffrey Ludwig, Matthew Sernett, James Wyatt (November 19, 2013). “Campaign Book”. Legacy of the Crystal Shard (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 23–27. ISBN 978-0-7869-6464-2.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Christopher Perkins (September 2020). Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 46. ISBN 978-0786966981.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 R.A. Salvatore (March 2005). The Crystal Shard. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 55–57. ISBN 0-7869-1606-0.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 R.A. Salvatore (March 2005). The Crystal Shard. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 204–205. ISBN 0-7869-1606-0.
- ↑ Jennell Jaquays (1988). The Savage Frontier. (TSR, Inc), p. 26. ISBN 0-88038-593-6.
- ↑ slade, et al. (April 1996). “The Wilderness”. In James Butler ed. The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier (TSR, Inc.), p. 15. ISBN 0-7869-0391-0.
- ↑ Christopher Perkins (September 2020). Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 12. ISBN 978-0786966981.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 Philip Athans (2008). A Reader's Guide to R. A. Salvatore's the Legend of Drizzt. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 131. ISBN 0-7869-4915-5.
- ↑ Philip Athans (2008). A Reader's Guide to R. A. Salvatore's the Legend of Drizzt. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 126. ISBN 0-7869-4915-5.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Christopher Perkins (September 2020). Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 47. ISBN 978-0786966981.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (March 2005). The Crystal Shard. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 358. ISBN 0-7869-1606-0.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (January 1988). The Crystal Shard. (TSR, Inc), p. 327. ISBN 0-88038-535-9.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (August 2008). Passage to Dawn. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 978-0786949113.
- ↑ Christopher Perkins (September 2020). Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 51. ISBN 978-0786966981.
Connections[]
Lac Dinneshere • Maer Dualdon • Redwaters
Settlements
Bryn Shander • Bremen • Caer-Dineval • Caer-Konig • Dougan's Hole
Easthaven • Good Mead • Lonelywood • Targos • Termalaine