Phandalin

Phandalin was a village in the Sword Coast North that enjoyed much prosperity in the 10th century DR. It was raided by orcs in 951 DR and subsequently abandoned. It was eventually resettled in the late 15th century as a frontier settlement of farmers and prospectors.

In the late 15th century DR, Phandalin was a modest and architecturally boring town of hard-working frontiersfolk built atop the ruins of the old Phandalin. The town quickly grew to about fifty well-maintained structures built of logs and flagstones with three deep wells providing water. The town was dominated by an apple orchard on the west side and a ruined manor atop a hill to the east. The townsfolk would congregate in a small town square and an adjacent town green.

Demographics

As of the late 15th century DR, Phandalin was home to farmers, woodcutters, trappers, and miners. Primarily humans, halflings and dwarves were also prominent, and tieflings, elves, orcs, and gnomes were somewhat rare.

Government

When Phandalin was reestablished in the late 15th century DR, at first it had no real functioning government, and the Phandalin Miner's Exchange began acting as a center of records-keeping for local mining claims. The townsfolk also annually elected a "Townmaster" who served as a judge and mediator as well as kept town records. In 1490's , Harbin Wester was the perennial Townmaster.

In 1496 DR, the Lord's Alliance and the region's 'capital' declared the village to be in the demense of the Phandalin Five, a group of adventurers who took command of Cragmaw Castle and made the general area safe.

Industry & Trade

Phandalin was adjacent to land which was good for farming and ranching, and was near enough to Neverwinter Wood to support a woodcutting and logging industry. Most of the wealth, however, was from mining in the nearby Sword Mountains for gold, platinum, ore, timber, skins, and cold iron.

Points of interest

Inns and Taverns

• Stonehill Inn: A modest inn that was run by a short, friendly young human man named Toblen Stonehill. Toblen came from the east of Triboar, seeking opportunity in prospecting like many others. He soon found that he knew more about running an inn than mining, and so he established the inn.
• The Sleeping Giant: A rundown, dirty, and dangerous watering hole. It was known for being frequented by a bandit group, the Redbrands. It was operated by a surly female dwarf named Grista.

Shops and Businesses

• Barthen's Provisions: The biggest trading post in Phandalin, which stayed open from sunup to sundown. It was run by a lean and balding, middle-aged man with a kindly manner, Elmar Barthen.
• Edermath Orchard: An orchard field with the simple cottage of a silver-haired half-elf named Daran Edermath. Daran was a retired marshal in the lands of the Dragon Coast. When he retired, he returned to the Neverwinter region, which was his original home, to grow apples and make cider.
• Lionshield Coster: A weapons and armor supplier owned by the Lionshield Coster. The master of this post was a sharp-tongued woman named Linene Graywind, who ran the business with her daughter Minghee.
• Phandalin Miner's Exchange: A trading post where miners had their finds weighed and paid out. The townsmaster's records were kept here, with responsibility of no local lord. The exchange was run by the Zhentarim, who attempted to slowly take control of Phandalin. The exchange was run by Halia Thornton
• The Smithy: The local blacksmith was Alger Frakk, who ran this smithy with his apprentice, Maza Fieldsalder.
• The Woodworker: A woodcarving business run by Thel Dendrar until his death in 1491 DR.

Temples and Shrines

• Shrine of Luck: A small shrine made of stone from the ruins and Phandalin's only temple, it was not dedicated to any one deity and was instead used by all faithful. It was in the care of a zealous young elf and member of the Harpers, Sister Garaele.

Other Locations

• Alderleaf Farm: A simple farm that was run by a wise female halfling named Qelline Alderleaf. She was long-time friends with the druid, Reidoth.
• Townmaster's Hall: A small building that served as the seat of the town government. It also housed a small, but serviceable jail in the cellar.
• Tresendar Manor: More of a castle than a manor, this was an ancient building that was abandoned after the orc raids of 951 DR. In the late 15th century DR, the cellars—once served as a safe haven when the estate was attacked. It also served as a resting place for the deceased members of the Tresendar family— though this area was ultimately turned into the hideout of the Redbrands.

Geography

Phandalin was located in the Lost Hills of the Sword Mountains south of Neverwinter Wood. It was northeast of Leilon where the road that ran from the High Road to Triboar faded into a trail. This was a region rich with both natural resources and adventuring opportunities.

Climate

The climate was temperate, with an average yearly rainfall of 18 inches. Icespire Peak was visible from the town on clear days.

Type

Village

Location under

Sword Coast