Nimmerwinter

Neverwinter

The city of Neverwinter, founded in 87 DR, is also known as "the City of Skilled Hands" and "the Jewel of the North." Once Neverwinter was the center of civilization, peace and culture and was widely viewed as a marvel by visitors. Today it is a city rebuilding itself to meet it's former glory.

The city

In the words of the famous mage Elminster, "Neverwinter is a friendly city of craftsmen, who trade extensively via the great merchants of Waterdeep; their water-clocks and multi-hued lamps can be found throughout the Realms. Neverwinter gained its name from the skill of its gardeners, who contrived to keep flowers blooming throughout the months of snow -- a practice they continue with pride" However, that is but one explanation of how Neverwinter got its name.
Other accounts state that the Neverwinter River, heated by fire elementals beneath nearby Mount Hotenow, makes for a perpetually warm climate in the immediate vicinity. Yet another explanation has it that Lord Never, the city's founder, made a stand there against the orcs, after which the place came to be known as "Never's Winter."

Destruction and rebuilding

The city withstood the Spellplague in 1385 DR. Much of the city was destroyed, however, following the eruption of Mount Hotenow in 1451 DR, wherein a great chasm was torn through a part of the city. Neverwinter was in ruins, and external influences sought to exert control over the city. Many folk fought to stem all these dangers, and eventually, a measure of peace fell over Neverwinter.
Since Dagult Neverember was deposed as the Open Lord of Waterdeep, he has thrown his full attention and effort into the rebuilding of the city from which he claims descent. Whatever people's opinions are of his claim to Neverwinter's throne, he has proven a capable, inspiring leader over these last few years, and the population has embraced him as Lord Protector. He engineered the sealing of the Chasm and the restoration of the High Road, and is seeking other ways to repair and improve the city. Even if he can never prove his descent from Lord Nasher Alagondar, the people of Neverwinter have accepted his leadership.

Politics

Neverember's influence radiates outward from the Protector's Enclave, centered at the Hall of Justice. With Tyr restored to life and his worship returning to prominence, the Lord Protector has moved into a modest,private villa. This sacrifice- and the renewal of Tyr's faith in the previous center of his operations- is only further proof, to some, that Neverember deserves to rule Neverwinter. As yet, Castle Never remains a dangerous ruin, but Neverember has plans to reclaim and rebuild it as a symbol of the city's rejuvenation.
The faithful of Oghma have arrived in Neverwinter to restore the House of Knowledge to its former glory, but beyond that, shrines to all manner of gods have been cobbled together in every corner of the city.
As the city restores itself, there are likely to be requests for ennoblement and the privileges that provides, and certainly, trading interests will emerge. But Lord Protector Neverember is sure to point out that he is merely a protector, not a king, and so can't invest or recognize anyone. Guilds may form, but it is sure to be years, if not decades, before any prove strong enough to persevere over their rivals.
Increasingly, calls come from the citizenry for the enforcers out of Mintarn to be replaced by respectable, local guards who have a personal interest in the defense of Neverwinter.

Demografieken

Half-elves, humans, and a minority of dwarves (as of 1372 DR) Plus a minority of dragonborn, eladrin, tieflings, orcs and half-orcs (as of 1479 DR)

Type

Large city

Populatie

23,192 in 1372 DR