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| − | '''Lyrabar''', previously known as '''Impil's Tor''', was a great port-city that served as the capital of [[Impiltur]] for many years. It boasted some of the most grand and beautiful builds of the realm, including the [[Royal Palace (Lyrabar)|Royal Palace]] and the [[Tower Pureheart|tower]] of the [[Lords of Imphras II]].<ref name="D346 |
+ | '''Lyrabar''', previously known as '''Impil's Tor''', was a great port-city that served as the capital of [[Impiltur]] for many years. It boasted some of the most grand and beautiful builds of the realm, including the [[Royal Palace (Lyrabar)|Royal Palace]] and the [[Tower Pureheart|tower]] of the [[Lords of Imphras II]].<ref name="D346:I">{{Cite dragon/346/Impiltur: The Forgotten Kingdom}}</ref> |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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The city was long and narrow, stretching over a mile along the northern coast of the [[Sea of Fallen Stars]].<ref name="FRCS3e-p203">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition|203}}</ref><ref name="FRCG-p144"/> |
The city was long and narrow, stretching over a mile along the northern coast of the [[Sea of Fallen Stars]].<ref name="FRCS3e-p203">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition|203}}</ref><ref name="FRCG-p144"/> |
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| − | Prior to the [[1385 DR|Year of Blue Fire, 1385 DR]], the city had no slums or impoverished quarter. The [[priest]]s of [[Ilmater]] tended to the poorer citizens of Impiltur's large cities and maintained their social welfare.<ref name="D346 |
+ | Prior to the [[1385 DR|Year of Blue Fire, 1385 DR]], the city had no slums or impoverished quarter. The [[priest]]s of [[Ilmater]] tended to the poorer citizens of Impiltur's large cities and maintained their social welfare.<ref name="D346:I"/> |
| − | Lyrabar was home to one of the [[Thayan enclave|trade enclaves]] operated by the [[Red Wizards]] of [[Thay]].<ref name="UE-p191">{{Cite book/Unapproachable East|191}}</ref><ref name="D346 |
+ | Lyrabar was home to one of the [[Thayan enclave|trade enclaves]] operated by the [[Red Wizards]] of [[Thay]].<ref name="UE-p191">{{Cite book/Unapproachable East|191}}</ref><ref name="D346:I"/> |
===Defense=== |
===Defense=== |
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The settlement of ''Impil's Tor'' was originally founded by [[Impil Mirandor]] in the [[135 DR|Year of Old Beginnings, -135 DR]], atop the ancient dwarfhold of [[Felimar]]. The founder Impil was a refugee who fled the fall of ancient [[Jhaamdath]]. The fledgling settlement was renamed ''Lyrabar'' by Impil's son [[Ornrath Mirandor|Ornrath]], in the [[-118 DR|Year of Elven Delights, -118 DR]], who proceeded to open up trade agreements with the nearby [[dwarven]] settlements.<ref name="GHotR-p57">{{Cite book/The Grand History of the Realms|57}}</ref> |
The settlement of ''Impil's Tor'' was originally founded by [[Impil Mirandor]] in the [[135 DR|Year of Old Beginnings, -135 DR]], atop the ancient dwarfhold of [[Felimar]]. The founder Impil was a refugee who fled the fall of ancient [[Jhaamdath]]. The fledgling settlement was renamed ''Lyrabar'' by Impil's son [[Ornrath Mirandor|Ornrath]], in the [[-118 DR|Year of Elven Delights, -118 DR]], who proceeded to open up trade agreements with the nearby [[dwarven]] settlements.<ref name="GHotR-p57">{{Cite book/The Grand History of the Realms|57}}</ref> |
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| − | In the [[1295 DR|Year of the Ormserpent, 1295 DR]], the capital city of [[Dilpur]] was sacked during the [[Prince's Revolt]]. When [[Rilimbrar|King Rilimbrar]] assumed the throne that year, he established Lyrabar as new capital of the re-established kingdom.<ref name="D346 |
+ | In the [[1295 DR|Year of the Ormserpent, 1295 DR]], the capital city of [[Dilpur]] was sacked during the [[Prince's Revolt]]. When [[Rilimbrar|King Rilimbrar]] assumed the throne that year, he established Lyrabar as new capital of the re-established kingdom.<ref name="D346:I"/> |
When the [[Spellplague]] struck in [[1385 DR]] and the [[Sea of Fallen Stars]] receded, the city's port was left dry, disrupting trade until the port was rebuilt closer to the water. Lyrabar was known for its criminal organizations, which made secret arrangements with the city guard.<ref name="FRCG-p144">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide|144}}</ref> |
When the [[Spellplague]] struck in [[1385 DR]] and the [[Sea of Fallen Stars]] receded, the city's port was left dry, disrupting trade until the port was rebuilt closer to the water. Lyrabar was known for its criminal organizations, which made secret arrangements with the city guard.<ref name="FRCG-p144">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide|144}}</ref> |
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==Notable Locations== |
==Notable Locations== |
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| − | * Royal Gaols: The city was home to one the several prisons that harbored criminals of the realm.<ref name="D346 |
+ | * Royal Gaols: The city was home to one the several prisons that harbored criminals of the realm.<ref name="D346:I"/> |
* [[Royal Palace (Lyrabar)|Royal Palace]]: |
* [[Royal Palace (Lyrabar)|Royal Palace]]: |
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* [[Tower Pureheart]]: |
* [[Tower Pureheart]]: |
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