Phlan Path

The Phlan Path was the road along the northern coast of the Moonsea lake that connected the cities of Phlan and Melvaunt.

Description

While it was one of the most well-developed roads along the northern coast of the sea, for some stretches it was merely a well-trodden dirt path.

Geography

The Phlan path intersected with the Iron Route at the bank of the Stojanow River near Phlan.
Traveling east from Phlan, the path intercepted the termination of Toranth's March, the southbound trail from Castle Vathar, before intersecting the Trank River at a lone bridge crossing. It wound through the Moonwatch Hills before finally reaching Melvaunt.

History

In the Year of Rogue Dragons, 1373 DR, group of bandits operating along the Phlan Path slew a lone ogre ravager traveling down from Thar. The ogre carried a unique obelisk made of jade, that was in fact the key that could open up the Tomb of Vorbyx.
Highwaymen continued to plague the road even a century later, as the Merchant's Guild of Phlan suffered a number of robberies along that stretch of the Moonsea North.

Rumors & Legends

Around that same time rumors circulated that orcs were assaulting people that traveled along the Phlan Path.

Parent Location

Phlan