Ava's Tower
Ava's Tower is a small hamlet located around the tower for which it is named.
Assets
Despite the hamlet's extremely small size, there is a building inside that contains a teleportation circle. This was done so Xonthal did not have to risk intruders or hostile forces teleporting inside of his tower. Though it hadn't been used in nearly a century after his death, Ava began using it regularly during her frequent trips to Waterdeep.
History
In 1347, Xonthal built his tower to begin his magical experiments in secret. This seclusion did not last long, and within a couple years a small village sprung up around the tower and its hedge maze, hoping to live in the relative safety of the tower's shadow.
Between 1356-57, Zhentarim agents from Darkhold Keep attempted to take the tower by force, hoping to seize its wealth and magic for themselves. Each and every attack of theirs was rebuffed.
In early 1492, during the Great Dragon War, Xonthal's Tower was occupied by members of the Cult of the Dragon, who were using the magic of the tower to study the Helm of the Red Dragon, and protected by the blue dragon Lennithon However, one of the cultists, Iskander, grew disaffected with the cult and attempted to defect to the Council of Waterdeep in mid-1492.
This prompted the Breadwinners to arrive, and the group managed to infiltrate the tower, where they found that Iskander had been discovered and killed. The adventurers recovered the Helm of the Red Dragon, but in leaving the tower they were attacked by Lennithon, who managed to steal the helmet back and escape. The fight with Lennithon destroyed a decent portion of the village, and the people there asked the Breadwinners to help them rebuild. Ava of the Wilds promised to do so, and returned in late 1492 to make good on her promise. Finding the isolation and safety of the tower and village comforting, Ava chose to settle down. In 1493, both the village and tower were renamed to Ava's Tower.
This prompted the Breadwinners to arrive, and the group managed to infiltrate the tower, where they found that Iskander had been discovered and killed. The adventurers recovered the Helm of the Red Dragon, but in leaving the tower they were attacked by Lennithon, who managed to steal the helmet back and escape. The fight with Lennithon destroyed a decent portion of the village, and the people there asked the Breadwinners to help them rebuild. Ava of the Wilds promised to do so, and returned in late 1492 to make good on her promise. Finding the isolation and safety of the tower and village comforting, Ava chose to settle down. In 1493, both the village and tower were renamed to Ava's Tower.
Founding Date
1351
Alternative Name(s)
Xonthal's Tower (until 1493)
Type
Hamlet
Population
80-120e44
Inhabitant Demonym
Xonthers
Location under
Backlands
Included Locations
Owner/Ruler
Characters in Location
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