Neverwinter
Neverwinter, the Jewel of the North, is perhaps one of the most storied cities of the multiverse. It has been home to such legends as Elminster, Nasher Alagondar, and Xenk Yendar. As an adventuring hub, it rivals, perhaps even exceeds, any single city in Elanora. It was almost just another casualty of the Little Warrior's absence during Guildfall, as the elf-liche Valindra broke the ranks of the Neverwinter Guard and slaughtered any townsfolk who didn't flee. She almost slaughtered those who did. But she was defeated at the last by Amber 'Deathsbane' Mills, who somehow turned Valindra's undead army against her.
Today, Neverwinter has regained its crown as the greatest city of the north-west, and it is the seat of power of not only Lady Deathsbane and the Lords' Alliance of the Sword Coast, but of the entire Western Alliance of Faerun. Lord Dagult Neverember is still missing, presumed dead, but the city has prospered in his absence. It still trades mostly in fish, timber, and iron from the nearby dwarven folk in the Underdark. The protection treaty of Neverwinter Wood is still honored, so the town enjoys the patronage of the elves and druids. Most importantly, the town holds the patronage of Lady Ruby Wintergreen of the Little Warriors Adventurers Guild, making it a trade hub for goods to and from the world of Elanora, and granting it the oversight, if not outright protection, of the Guild itself. The Archmage Elminster himself also resides here, a welcome guest in the Lady's court and a magnet in his own right for Harpers, paladins, Selunites, chosen of Mystra, and other champions of justice.
There are some who say Neverwinter has grown too close to the guild, too dependant on it for its security, and has lost its sovereignty as a result. Others claim the city risks being dragged into conflicts that don't concern it. That such conflicting claims are allowed to be aired at all speaks volumes to how free and well-connected the average citizen of Neverwinter is in these days. Amber Mills still holds the citizen's loyalty and love, and while debate over local policy is robust, the surest way to get a broken jaw is to walk into the House of a Thousand Faces, or any other establishment, and speak ill of the Lady.
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