Goldenfields

Goldenfields, nicknamed the the Granary of the North, was a walled abbey to Chauntea of spectacular scope and size. It was the most prolific provider of crops, grains and fruits to the people of the North. The walled temple-complex featured a small town of several dozen longhouses, an abbey, an inn, a brewery and the vast farms, orchards and gardens for which Goldenfields was famous.

Description

The walls and farms of Goldenfields were built on raised land within the Dessarin Valley that covered over 30 square miles (78 square kilometers). It was located south of Bargewright Inn, on the western side of the River Dessarin, at the end of the Northfurrow Trail.

Government

The complex was originally run by its founder, the Chauntean cleric, Tolgar Anuvien. Sometime during the 14 or 15 centuries DR, Goldenfields came under the influence and sway of the Emerald Enclave. Its members were just as welcome within as faithful Chauntean clergy.

Defenses

The lands around Goldenfields were well patrolled by well-armed Chauntean priests. The complex was encircled by a massive wall constructed from mortared stone. It was 60 feet (18 meters) tall from the outside, 20 feet (6.1 meters) tall from the elevated inside, and 30 feet (9.1 meters) wide nearly all around. Stone towers and barracks were constructed on the walls, about 1 to 2 miles (1.6 to 3.2 kilometers) apart from one another.

History

The complex was founded shortly before the Year of the Harp, 1355 DR, by Tolgar Anuvien, one of the Crazed Venturers who hailed from nearby Waterdeep. In the following decade it grew to be the largest "temple" dedicated to Chauntea. By the Year of the Tankard, 1370 DR, Goldenfields had grown from 20 square miles (52 square kilometers) to nearly 30 square miles (78 square kilometers), and its population rose to nearly 8,000 individuals.
In the late 15 century DR, some time after the War of the Silver Marches, Goldenfields was assaulted by a band of Guh, her tribe of hill giants and their allied goblinoid forces.

Rumors & Legends

Local rumors stated that Chauntea herself was quite proud of Goldenfields and had a personal hand in its growth and defense.

Notable Locations

Earth Mother's Bounty

This shop sold seeds and ornamental cornucopias to Goldenfields' visitors.

Goldengulp Brewery

Some 60 people worked in the brewery, brewing its namesake beer.

Harvesthome Abbey

The holy house of Chauntea was the largest and most-decorated structure within the complex.

Northfurrow's End

This three-story inn offered delectable food and spacious accommodations.

Notable Inhabitants

The temple-complex was home to over 5,000 individuals. It was tended to by Chauntean clergy and protected by vigilant guardsmen, hired adventurers and treants of the Emerald Enclave.

14 Century

Tolgar Anuvien

The abbey's founder.

Nindil Jalbuck

One of the Masked Lords of Waterdeep.

15 Century

Ellardin Darovik

The magnanimous abbot of Goldenfields.

Lifferlas

An awakened tree that dwelled within the orchards.

Miros Xelbrin

Innkeep of Northfurrow's End.

Zi Liang

One of the abbey's acolytes.

Geography

Alias

Granary of the North

Region

Sword Coast North

Size

Small town/Abby

Society

Population

5000

Races

Humans
Halflings
Half-orcs

Religions

Chauntea
Lathander

Commerce

Exports

Grain
Rice
Wheat
Herbs
Oranges
Apples
Corn
Barley
Hops
Pumpkins
Onions
Squash
Tomatoes
Potatoes
Radishes

Politics

Government Type

Abbey

Ruler Type

Abbot/Abbess

Ruler

Ellardin Darovik