Sarbreen, called the City of the Hammer, was a ruined dwarven city in the Vast. For a brief time, it was a great thriving city that shone as the richest of all dwarven holds in Faerûn.[2][1] Led by master crafters known as Master Masons—armorers, weaponsmiths, jewelers, miners, woodcarvers, glassblowers and others—Sarbreen flourished.[2]
History[]
The dwarves of the newly established realm of Roldilar began construction of a secure trading center, Sarbreen, at the mouth of the Fire River, around the Year of the Normiir, 611 DR. It was finished in Year of the Ensorceled Kings, 616 DR, and thrived as "the Gate to the Vast".[2] The defensive outpost of Sarbreenar followed, controlling access through the mountains.[3] Through the new port of Sarbreen, the Roldilarren dwarves engaged in heavy trade with other nations to develop their kingdom. They sold gems, trade-metals, and only a little of their fine armor, weapons, and artworks, in exchange for cloth, livestock and exotic foods. They imported herds of goats, sheep, and shaggy-haired cattle to fill the cleared lands.[2][4]
At some point in its history, Sarbreen was beset by a wave of disenchanters.[5]
Roldilar, the Realm of Glimmering Swords, fell to the resurgent orcs in the Year of the Bloody Crown, 649 DR.[6] The dwarves abandoned Sarbreen to the orcs, who quickly pillaged and razed it.[2]
Its treasures were either carried away or still remained in the ruins of the city, waiting for adventurers to find them. Later, a human city was built on top of the ruins, going by the name of Ravens Bluff. This new city's sewers were built into the ruins of Sarbreen, and the plucky were likely to find either mighty treasures or deadly perils if they went exploring them.[2]
Notable Locations[]
- Armory: Workshops of the dwarven armorers and weaponsmiths.[7]
- Hall of Knowledge: Home to the city's sages. Deeper parts were said to be guarded by magical constructs.[8]
- Market Hall: A marketplace with a large fountain in the center.[9]
- Temple of the Soulforger: A temple of Moradin on the fifth level. It had pillars carved into the shape of dwarves and an anvil-shaped altar.[10]
Rumors & Legends[]
The most famous treasure vaults of Roldilar were reputed to lay in the ruins of Sarbreen.[2]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Richard Baker (December 2000). The City of Ravens. (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 5, p. 85. ISBN 0-7869-1401-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Ed Greenwood (October 1998). The City of Ravens Bluff. Edited by John D. Rateliff. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 2–3, 8–10. ISBN 0-7869-1195-6.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (October 1998). The City of Ravens Bluff. Edited by John D. Rateliff. (TSR, Inc.), p. 155. ISBN 0-7869-1195-6.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (October 1998). The City of Ravens Bluff. Edited by John D. Rateliff. (TSR, Inc.), p. 143–144. ISBN 0-7869-1195-6.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Tim Beach (November 1995). Pages from the Mages. Edited by Jon Pickens. (TSR, Inc.), p. 117. ISBN 0-7869-0183-7.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 94. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Richard Baker (July 3, 2012). Prince of Ravens (Kindle ed.). (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 4, loc. 1164. ISBN B005UFN5SO.
- ↑ Richard Baker (July 3, 2012). Prince of Ravens (Kindle ed.). (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 8, loc. 2602. ISBN B005UFN5SO.
- ↑ Richard Baker (July 3, 2012). Prince of Ravens (Kindle ed.). (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 8, loc. 2550. ISBN B005UFN5SO.
- ↑ Richard Baker (July 3, 2012). Prince of Ravens (Kindle ed.). (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 7, loc. 2141. ISBN B005UFN5SO.
Connections[]
Dwarven Valley • Eartheart • Earthfast • Far Hills • Fireforges • Gracklstugh
Graskynar • Harheldur • Iltkazar • Ironmaster • Khaelud • Mithral Hall • Qarlondrar • Raskuldin • Underwatch
Former Cities
Alatorin • Ammarindar • Ascore • Citadel Sundbarr • Citadel Yaunoroth • Dorn's Deep • Gauntlgrym • Halls of the Hammer
Hrakhamar • Kanaglym • Rrinnoroth • Sarbreen • Splendarrmornn • Tyar-Besil • Tzindylspar • Underhome
Fallen Realms
Ammarindar • Besilmer • Bhaerynden • Dareth • Deep Kingdom • Delzoun
Gharraghaur • Haunghdannar • Hollowbold • Ironstar • Oghrann • Roldilar • Sarphil
Shanatar (Barakuir • Drakkalor • Holorarar • Korolnor • Torglor • Ultoksamrin • Xothaerin) • Thunderholme