Neverwinter

Neverwinter, also known as the City of Skilled Hands or the Jewel of the North, was a metropolis sitting on the northwestern Sword Coast of Faerun. Neverwinter was regarded by many as the most cosmopolitan and the most civilized city in all of Faerûn, quite a reputation, considering the breadth and variety of the continent. The city was a member in good standing of the Lord's Alliance.

A short while ago, Neverwinter was beset by all manner of damage, danger, and gloom. Now, the orcs that once menaced the city have moved east to join their brethren in being crushed by the dwarves. The Chasm that rent the land has been sealed by powerful magic. The High Road has been cleared and rebuilt, and trade has resumed with Waterdeep and realms to the south. What was the blasted, wounded city of Neverwinter just a decade ago is now an exciting, humming place, where folk seem eager to throw off the hardships from which they have emerged and create a new, brighter future for their city.

= History =

After the eruption of Mount Hotenow in 1451 DR, the city was almost entirely destroyed. Much of the southeastern quadrant of the city collapsed into a yawning pit, known as the Chasm, that continually spawned plaguechanged horrors.

In 1462 DR, Lord Neverember hired artisans and carpenters to help rebuild the city and Mintarn mercenaries to protect it from monsters; he would eventually create the title of Lord Protector of Neverwinter, held by Neverember himself. As Neverember was a native of Waterdeep, Many Neverwintans such as the Sons of Alagondar, rebelled against him.

In 1489 DR, Neverember was exiled from Waterdeep, and thus focused all of his efforts on rebuilding Neverwinter. Today the city population acknowledges his rule as Lord Protector.

= Powers =

Lord Dagult Neverember of Waterdeep
Lord Neverember is the current Lord Protector of Neverwinter. He is currently accepted by the population as Lord Protector. He is the one who engineered sealing the Chasm and the restoration of the High road. Neverember claims that he is the descendant of Lord Nasher Alagondar, the previous lord of Neverwinter before the Spellplague.

City Guards of Neverwinter
Once rebel groups against the current lord, the Sons of Alagondar accepted Neverembers rule and volunteered to serve as the city guard. Their constant efforts to "Make Neverwinter Great again" and make "Neverwinter for Neverwintants" have expanded their influence and numbers within the city and beyond, but this is still not enough for the city to be completely independant of the Mintarn Mercernaries.

Followers of Tyr
Tyr is the main and traditional religion of Neverwinter. Tyr's faith has been at the center of Neverember's operations.

Mintarn Mercenaries
Merceneries hired by Neverember to protect the city. Their power over the city has diminuished since the rise of city guards.