Neverwinter

Neverwinter, also known as the City of Skilled Hands and the Jewel of the North, is multi-racial city-state sitting on the northwestern Sword Coast of Faerûn. Neverwinter is regarded by Volo as the most cosmopolitan and the most civilized city in all of Faerûn. The city is a member in good standing of the Lords' Alliance.

Government

Lordship

Defences

Member of The Lords' Alliance

Industry & Trade

Crafts (especially clockworks and exotic lamps), fish, horticulture, logging, magical innovations

History

Once famous as the Jewel of the North, Neverwinter rivaled Waterdeep in splendor. Then Mount Hotenow erupted, rocking the city’s foundations and scouring its streets with flame. Nearly five decades later, Neverwinter is within sight of reclaiming its former glory. People have returned, great buildings have been restored to beauty, and a strong ruler reigns—Lord Neverember, a kingly man from Waterdeep.

Despite these advances, Neverwinter faces many challenges. Rivalry between power groups threatens its recovery. Sections of the city lie in ruins, serving as the lair for bandits and monsters. And dangers abound in neighboring lands: Mount Hotenow still rumbles, undead and dark fey stalk Neverwinter Wood, and giants have been seen descending the slopes of the Sword Mountains to the south.

Neverwinter is a city that needs heroes.

"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."

— Elminster Aumar

Alternative Name(s)

Jewel of the North
City of Skilled Hands
Eigersstor

Type

Metropolis

Population

24,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Neveren or Neverwintian

Location under

Sword Coast