Amphail

Amphail is a village on the Long Road, between Waterdeep and Red Larch, with a population of 600, supporting 250 more in outlying farms. The population is mostly humans, but there are elves, half-elves and a smattering of dwarves and halflings.

Defences

The village has no standing militia of its own, but benefits from Waterdeep guards who patrol from Rassalantar.

Industry & Trade

Amphail's main trade is growing food for Waterdeep, but it is also known for its outstanding horses (Amphail Grays and glossy black chargers), and due to this it suffers from the stench of horse manure during the warmer months.
The wealthier inhabitants or landowners of Amphail were generally the ones who bred horses. The largest horse breeder was the Roaringhorn family of Waterdeep, but others included Amcathra, Ilzimmer, Jhansczil, and Tarm, as well as individual breeders Rorth Baldasker, Ohm Oglyntyr, and Elraghona Selember. Although not breeders, the Eagleshield family make tack for the horses and operate a farm for the treatment of sick animals.

History

Amphail is named after one of Waterdeep's early warlords, Amphail the Just, who had estates here. His spirit, the "Ghost of Amphail," is said to patrol the streets.

Geography

The village IS three days' ride north of Waterdeep.

Type

Village

Population

800 (600 in the village, 250 in the outlying farms)

Inhabitant Demonym

Amphailan