Phandalin

Phandalin is a village south-east of Neverwinter, in the foothills of the Sword Mountains. It is known for the newly reopened legendary Phandelver Mine.

Locations

• Stonehill Inn. A modest tavern owned by a young human named Toblen Stonehill.

• Barthen's Provisions. A trading post that deals with adventuring and farming supplies run by a balding human named Elmar Barthen.

• Edermath Orchard. An apple orchard and small cottage owned by a silver haired half-elf named Daran Edermath.

• Lionshield Coster. A weapons and armour supplier run by a sharp-tongued woman named Linene Greywind.

• Phandalin Miner's Exchange. A trading post where local miners have their valuable finds weighed, measured and paid out.

• Alderleaf Farm. A simple farm owned by a kind halfling named Quelline Alderleaf.

• Shrine of Luck. A cobbled together shrine to Tymora run by a young, zealous elf named Sister Garaelle.

• The Sleeping Giant. A dirty, rundown taphouse run by a surly dwarf named Grista.

• Townmaster's Hall. A modest council building that has a noticeboard out front, an office for the townmaster, and a small but serviceable jail.

• Tresendar Manor. This old mansion was once the home of the illustrious Tresendar family, then a headquarters for the Redbrand gang, and now the refurbished home of Gundren Rockseeker and Sildar Hallwinter.

Government

The townsfolk annually elect a new townmaster to act as a mediator, judge and record keeper. Sildar Hallwinter is the current townmaster.

Industry & Trade

Mining and prospecting in the Sword Mountains.

Guilds and Factions

The Redbrands, a group of bandits, terrorised the town for a few months until they were dealt with by the party. The Zhentarim also held some sway here with Halia Thornton in the Miner's Exchange until the party drove her out.

History

Phandalin was once a farming settlement. It was raided by orcs at one point, abandoned, then resettled a century later by prospectors from Neverwinter and Waterdeep.

Architecture

Rustic, simple farm houses.

Natural Resources

Mineral wealth is plentiful in the nearby Sword Mountains. A deep underwater spring runs underneath the village.

Type

Village

Population

300

Location under

Sword Coast