Highmoon was a large town and the capital of Deepingdale, known to be the secondmost well-integrated settlement of humans, elves, and half-elves in all of Faerûn, after Luruar's Silverymoon.[1] It was prosperous, exciting and often full of adventurers and travelers from Cormyr, Sembia, and beyond.[4]
Government[]
Highmoon was led by the Lord of Highmoon, who also served as the ruler over all of Deepingdale. By 1372 DR, this position was held by Theremen Ulath.[5]
History[]
The city was founded in the late 11th century DR, but grew quickly over its 400-year existence. The population rose to over 3000 by 1372 DR[1] and over 8000 by 1479 DR.[3] Although early growth of the city was stymied by a lack of military support, conflicts with Vhaeraunian (particularly Auzkovyn) Drow of Cormanthor spurred its expansion and fortification.[1]
Highmoon was attacked on Tarsakh 17, the Year of Rogue Dragons, 1373 DR, by the black dragon Zarlandris, who destroyed the Tower of the Rising Moon before being killed.[6][7]
Notable Locations[]
- The High Market: The open market of Highmoon would attract many merchants from Sembia and Cormyr, looking to buy local harvest.[4]
- Lords' Barracks: This military structure was home to the Watchmen of Highmoon. It also housed some of the elven archers that defended Deepingdale and had a small building that served as their collective armory, storing their armaments of hundreds of weapons and sets of armor.[4]
- The Leaves of Learning: This temple to Oghma, led by Learned Father Higher Atlar Hasicor Danali, contained one of best libraries in Faerûn. Notably, it excluded magical matters from its shelves.[8]
- The crypt of the Twelve Dancing Wizards: an invisible mausoleum that floated above Highmoon's rooftops.[9]
- Shops
- Darian Stables: Run by the horse master Alamus Darian, who hailed from Impiltur.[4]
- Royal Provisioners of Highmoon: High-end provisions were sold here for traders and caravaneers passing through the dale.[2]
- Trading Costers
- Andelmaus Logging: A timber supplier to the nation of Sembia.[2]
- Hanseld's Emporium: This company, run by the amiable Hanseld, imported rare and exotic items, finished goods and spices from Selgaunt and Marsember.[2]
- Silverhand House: This merchant coster exported rare woods, resin, amber, and furs to the cities of Arabel in Cormyr and Ordulin.[2]
- Inns & Taverns
- Oak and Spear: A taproom known for their local homebrew.[2]
- The Rising Moon: This rowdy inn was regulated by its owner, the retired adventurer Gorstag.[4]
- The Silver Shield: A rather fancy inn, run by an elven family.[2]
- Towers
- Rhauntides's Tower: The tower was built by the Sage of Deepingdale, Rhauntides, in 1342 DR.[4]
- Tower of the Rising Moon: Home to the Lord of Highmoon, this horned tower served as a symbol of the dale.[4]
Appendix[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 128. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Richard Baker (1993). The Dalelands. (TSR, Inc), p. 23. ISBN 978-1560766674.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bruce R. Cordell, Ed Greenwood, Chris Sims (August 2008). Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide. Edited by Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 111. ISBN 978-0-7869-4924-3.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Richard Baker (1993). The Dalelands. (TSR, Inc), p. 25. ISBN 978-1560766674.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 129. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (April 2007). “Volo's Guide: Cormanthor: War Amidst the Trees”. In Erik Mona ed. Dragon #354 (Paizo Publishing, LLC), p. 71.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 154. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (January 1996). Volo's Guide to the Dalelands. (TSR, Inc), p. 105. ISBN 0-7869-0406-2.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (January 1996). Volo's Guide to the Dalelands. (TSR, Inc), p. 95. ISBN 0-7869-0406-2.
