The walls and farms of Goldenfields are built on raised land within the Dessarin Valley that cover over 30 square miles (78 square kilometers). It i located south of Bargewright Inn, on the western side of the River Dessarin, at the end of the Northfurrow Trail.
Government
The complex is originally run by its founder, the Chauntean cleric, Tolgar Anuvien. Sometime around 100 YA, Goldenfields came under the influence and sway of the Emerald Enclave. Its members are still just as welcome within as faithful Chauntean clergy.
Trade
The vast farms of Goldenfields grow a number of grains including rice, corn, barley and hops. It has apple and orange orchards along with a number of herb and vegetable gardens. The latter of these cultivated a number of root vegetables including carrots, onions, potatoes and others such as tomatoes and squash. It featured a number of livestock paddocks where oxen and cattle are allowed to graze. Smaller pens house sheep, pigs, turkey and chickens. Goldenfields provides much of the food consumed in Waterdeep and the neighboring settlements, but does not seek payment in return. They donate this food to others in honor of Chauntea.
Defenses
The lands around Goldenfields are well patrolled by well-armed Chauntean priests. The complex is encircled by a massive wall constructed from mortared stone. It is 60 feet (18 meters) tall from the outside, 20 feet (6.1 meters) tall from the elevated inside, and 30 feet (9.1 meters) wide nearly all around. Stone towers and barracks were constructed on the walls, about 1 to 2 miles (1.6 to 3.2 kilometers) apart from one another.
History
The settlement was founded as an abbey around the Year 300 YA, by the elf lord Tolgar Anuvien. In a few years time Goldenfields grew into a massive fortified farmland. Tolgar Anuvien was the veteran member of the Company of Crazed Venturers. During his adventuring days, Tolgar disguised himself as a human in order to better blend in with the people of Waterdeep. Tolgar is considered an ally of the Harpers. In the following decade, it grew to be the largest "temple" dedicated to Chauntea. By the year 200 YA, Goldenfields had grown from 20 square miles (52 square kilometers) to nearly 30 square miles (78 square kilometers), and its population rose to nearly 8,000 individuals. In 150 YA, Goldenfields assaulted by a band of Guh, her tribe of hill giants and their allied goblinoid forces. Goldenfields emerged victorious, but with huge loss of life. Thereafter, security became much more robust, with the aid of the Emerald Enclave and more of Chauntean priest becoming battle priests.
Notable Locations
- Earth Mother's Bounty: This shop sold seeds and ornamental cornucopias to Goldenfields' visitors.
- Goldengulp Brewery: Some 60 people worked in the brewery, brewing its namesake beer.
- Temple of Chauntea: This 5 story temple is not only the largest structure in Goldenfields, but also serves as a hospital, apothecary and herbalist. Tower dormitories provide housing for 72 clerics and druids.
- Northfurrow's End: This three-story inn offered delectable food and spacious accommodations.
Inhabitants
The temple-complex is home to over 5,000 individuals. It is tended to by Chauntean clergy and protected by vigilant guardsmen, hired adventurers and treants of the Emerald Enclave.
Notable Residents
- Tolgar Anuvien, the abbey's founder.
- Nindil Jalbuck, one of the Masked Lords of Waterdeep.
- Ellardin Darovik, the magnanimous abbot of Goldenfields.
- Lifferlas, an awakened tree that dwells within the orchards.
- Miros Xelbrin, innkeep of Northfurrow's End.
- Zi Liang, one of the abbey's acolytes.
Rumors and Legends
Local rumors state that Chauntea herself is quite proud of Goldenfields and had a personal hand in its growth and defense.
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