Neveren Alliance

The Neveren Alliance is a political entity in the Sword Coast North that unites the city-states of Neverwinter, Focosgost, Port Llast, and Helm's Hold.

Structure

The Neveren Alliance is more than a simple defensive pact. Rather, the alliance militarily and economically binds the four city-states involved together, encouraging greater trade and immigration between the various people.
Though not directly stated in its founding document, it is clear to most that Neverwinter, and more specifically Lord Protector Dagult Neverember, is the true head of the alliance. Though Neverwinter has no official say over the governance of its neighbors, events such as the Decker Coup in Focosgost show that Neverwinter has a heavy hand in its neighbors' affairs.

History

Following the end of the Great Dragon War in 1492, Neverwinter reasserted itself as a power to be reckoned with in the Sword Coast. Lord Protector Dagult Neverember began using the goodwill gained during the war to begin more aggressively expanding Neverwinter's interests, from supporting the pro-Neveren Hargrave Decker during his coup in Focosgost to stationing the Neverwinter Guard in Saltmarsh to protect against the Sea Princes.
In Eleasis of 1496, Neverember had gained enough goodwill and prestige among his neighbors to formally create the Neveren Alliance. Each city-state's head chose to join the alliance, and an offer was extended to the Saltmarsh Town Council, which was promptly refused. To celebrate the new alliance, a gala was held in Neverwinter Castle on the 22nd of Eleasis, though it was violently interrupted by monks of the Shadow Monastery disguised as members of the Free Focos Movement.
The alliance's early fortunes continued to be threatened throughout 1496, as agents of the aboleth S'gothgah inflamed conflicts in all the member states, leading to such outbreaks of violence as the Neveren Orc Riots and sparking further conflict in Focosgost. In Nightal of 1496, the alliance faced its most critical threat when the Great Neveren Trade Fleet, which was created as a joint effort to show-off the prosperity of the new alliance, was targeted and nearly destroyed by a kraken that was intended to serve as a vessel for a Sliver of Bane. However, despite losing some ships, the fleet was ultimately saved by the Heroes of Saltmarsh, who killed the kraken and captured the Sliver of Bane in the God Trap.

Founding Date

1496

Type

Alliance, Generic

Leader

Dagult Neverember

Location

Sword Coast North

Notable Members

• Hargrave Decker