Neverwinter

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

Demographics

Majority of population comprised of: Humans, Half-elves, Dwarves Lesser amounts of: Tieflings, Dragonborn, Half-orcs

History

87 DR. City is founded 1372 DR. Neverwinter is divided up into regions; only the Blacklake District remains in name. 1451 DR. Mount Hotenow erupts and destroys most of city. A great chasm is torn through the south-eastern sector due to the ensuing earthquake. 1467 DR. City is taken over by Dagult Neverember, Lord of Waterdeep. He is responsible for the rebuilding of Neverwinter to its former glory. 1484 DR. The Chasm was magically sealed; yet almost bankrupts the city

Alternative Name(s)

Eigersstor, City of Skilled Hands, the Jewel of the North

Type

City

Population

23,200

Inhabitant Demonym

Neveren, Neverwintian

Location under

Sword Coast

Owner/Ruler

Lord Protector of Neverwinter, Dagult Neverember

Owning Organization

Lord's Alliance