Daggerdale
Overview
Daggerdale is a remote Dale of dark forests and rocky hills.The folk of the countryside band together in fortified villages, while the people of many western villages are protected by a Zhentarim-sponsored constable. Daggerdale’s rightful ruler, a bard named Randal Morn, leads armies against the Dale’s invaders. Daggerfolk are known to be hard, grim, and unforgiving, largely because of attacks made by elven warbands, as well as recently dragonfolk have been trying to claim their land. Randal Morn leads a group of Daggerfolk occupiers in his homeland and reclaimed his ancestors’ seat. Barely holding his war-torn community together in the face of Draconic aggression, Randal Morn is in no shape to help other dales with their problems. “A land under siege, that's what Daggerdale is. For decades now they've been fighting off raiders and Zhentarim, and now Dragons? Some of the other Dalesmen believe Daggerdalesmen to be a cruel, surly lot who only got what they deserved but I've never known more courageous and tenacious fighters. All they want is a land free of spies and raiders, and who among ye cannot understand that?”Randal Morn
Daggerdale’s rightful ruler is Randal Morn (NG human Skald 13), an adventurer who is the last survivor of House Morn. The Morns ruled Daggerdale for centuries, until Zhentarim spies deposed them after the fall of Teshendale. As matters stand with the Zhentarim finally removed, all of the Dale’s countryside and center is under Randal’s control. Randal Morn keeps in touch with the other Dales and sends a representative to the Dales Council.Law and Order
Daggerdale's countryside is a lawless area plagued by bandits, monsters, and pillaging mercenaries. Within the fortified towns under Morn’s control, justice is fair but swift and harsh. Looters and brigands are put to death. Zhentish sympathizers are run out of town.Defenses
Zunan is a large, stone walled, fortified town directly in the center of Daggerdale, with a large armed force and even more mercenaries and adventurers. Daggerdale's rural scattered hamlets and villages are usually protected by stout palisades of sharpened timbers. Zhentish patrols have left villagers ready to fiercely resist looters and pillaging mercenaries. In addition, Morn's freedom fighters roam the countryside and often aid the villages under attack.Trade
The countryside wants little to do with strangers, but travelers may be able to barter for livestock or produce at individual villages.Demography and Population
Population - 556,500 citizens by 1200 AC
Religion
Major Religions - Molotl, Solonar, Harrus, Mehena
Type
Geopolitical, Lordship
Capital
Demonym
Daggerdalesman
Leader
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Traditional
Currency
Metal Coinage
Major Exports
Exports - Furs, meats, lumber
Major Imports
Imports - Armor, books, glass, jewelry, metalwork, paper, textiles, weapons
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