Post by spyd3r97344 on Apr 26, 2016 22:36:20 GMT -5
The coast of Aglarond is dotted with dozens of fishing communities, but few are substantial.
Most of the larger settlements are along the northern coastal plain including Velprintalar.
Where Tahl'que grew up
Velprintalar
This shining city is the crown jewel of the peninsula and one of the most beautiful and
striking cities of all Faenûn. Over 65,000 souls call this place home, as does the Simbul
herself. Formerly the seat of the human kings of old Velpnin, Velpnintalar has been the
capital of united Aglarond since King Brindor's time.
Velpnintalar is the only major port in Aglarond proper. Its harbor is deep and well sheltered
from the sea. Ships of any size sail or row in and out of the wide bay all day long.
Velpnintalar's docks are usually crammed with merchant ships from Impiltur and Sembia,
jockeying for space next to the smaller fishing boats. A large naval yard dominates the east
end of the harbor, home to the graceful, whitewashed warships of the queen's royal navy.
Commerce is booming in Aglanond's largest city, for peace with Thay has brought no small
prosperity. In fact, the population of the city has nearly doubled over the past decade.
Velpnintalar's green hills rise quickly as one travels inland from the water's edge, forcing
buildings closer and closer together on precariously steep slopes. It's not uncommon to see
new stories built atop the old ones. The architectural styles of the different floors don't
always match up, giving the city a unique patchwork look.
Where Tahl'que learned most of his agricultural skills
The Green Lady's Keep is Velpnintalar's temple to Chauntea. Located well inland from the
hill-ringed harbor, it is a low, rambling structure that includes a temple, a civic granary, and
a large fortress-like abbey, home to more than one hundred monks famed for their potent
ale. Greenish in color and said to include-fermented parsley, it is one of the most popular of
the city's many exports, and the monks are working overtime to meet the increased demand.
The House of the Four Moons is Selûne's temple, a graceful old cathedral of white, stone that gleams like a beacon with silver light beneath the full moon. The priestesses of Selûne maintain regular contact with other temples of their goddess throughout Aglarond, and they work with the Harpers and other groups to promote the advancement of good over evil in their homeland and beyond.
Griffonheight Keep is the main barracks of the city and the home of the famed Aglarondan
griffonriders. It sits atop a hill and houses 400 foot soldiers plus a squadron of aerial cavalry.
When Tahl'que was growing up he realy wanted to be a griffonrider but couldn't get over his fear of heights.
Tahl'que's mother was a moon elf and served at The House of the Four Moons as a priestess and his human father worked in the Green Lady's gardens.
In the community in which they dwell, he remembers them mostly for their wisdom and appreciated for their willingness to freely lend a hand to help harvest crops and gather seeds for the storage caverns.
It was an appreciation for the beauty of plants and the kindness of his parents that brought him to the veneration of She Who Shapes All.
Every day begins with whispered thanks to Chauntea for continued life.
Tahl'que was born on a blood moon passing the Swordsman constellation and has always
trusted his primal instincts to lead him not quite as witful as other half-elves and didn't have
much success at most of the job he apprenticed with the exception of farming, couldn't get
the knack of brewing he eventually outgrew the pateints of the High Harvestmaster for many
repeated failures and discounted kegs of ale, had pressured him into the life of adventure.