Everlund Everlund ( formerly Besander ' s Blockhouse ) was a city of merchant traders and caravan teams and was one of the greatest supporters of the league of the Silver Marches . Located southeast of Silverymoon and situated on the north bank of the River Rauvin , Everlund was the second largest city in the Silver Marches and one of its most active mercantile communities . History . The walled city was resettled by humans from Ascalhorn on the site of Besander ' s Blockhouse in 515 DR . Since its humble beginnings as a fortified trading outpost and bridgehead on the Rauvin , the city ' s population and importance increased so that it became one of the most important trading cities in the region . Government . For nearly five hundred years , ( before 1372 DR ) Everlund was ruled by the Council of Elders . This group was composed of the people holding the most prominent positions in the city , although there was occasional debate over whether some civic figures were important enough to merit a seat on the council . The council was led by the First Elder , an office granted by vote of the others . The First Elder held this position until another member challenged it ; sometimes this post was held for many years , other times a few days . Kayl Moorwalker was the First Elder as of 1372 DR . Militia . The city was defended by the Army of the Vale . The city ' s barracks and armory were located on the south bank of the River Rauvin between the Knightbridge and Dwarfbridge . Places of Interest . Official . The Great Armory was a walled compound overlooking the waterfront that served as a barracks . The Hall of the Elders was where the Council of Elders met and was located on the east side of the Bell Market . The Hall of Records and the Hall of Redress were the courts of Everlund . Mercantile . The Bell Market was the geographical , economic , and social center of Everlund . It was borderd by the Knightbridge and the River Rauvin to the south and the Hall of the Elders to the north . Everlund was home to the Bent Bow Bowyer , an archery shop , and Hethmeir ' s Highboots , a boot shop . Taverns . Taverns in Everlund included the Dreaming Dragon , a tavern frequented by elves and halfling s , and the Stag at Bay , a bar that catered to hunters and adventurers . Organizations . Moongleam Tower was the Harper base in Everlund . It was located along the northern wall . Bridges and gates . The two bridges in Everlund were named Knightbridge ( west ) and Dwarfbridge ( east ) , both of which crossed the River Rauvin . The five gates of Everlund were open from dawn to dusk and shut at all other times . They were named Bridge Gate ( south ; the start of Evermoor Way ) , Downriver Gate ( southwest ) , Mountain Gate ( north ) , Silver Moon Gate ( northwest ; the start of the road to Silverymoon ) , and Upriver Gate ( east ; the start of the trail to Sundabar ) . Temples and Shrines . Evergreen Hall was a temple of Mielikki located just outside the western wall on the north bank of the river . The Grotto was an area devoted to Shiallia . The Keep of Vigilance was a temple of Helm near the Upriver Gate . The Starmeadow was an area devoted to Corellon Larethian . Also located in Everlund were shines to Oghma , Shaundakul ( popular with the caravan masters ) , and Waukeen . Trade routes . Roads and trails . Everlund was the final destination on the Evermoor Way , the primary trade route from the south and west . The road to the north , eventually reaching Silverymoon , passed through Everlund Pass at the western end of the Nether Mountains . Trade to the east followed the trail between Everlund and Sundabar , which traced the banks of the River Rauvin , reaching Sundabar as its final destination . Points of interest along this trail ( in order from Everlund to Sundabar ) included Hilltop , Jalanthar , Lhuvenhead , and Rauvincross . River . Downstream travel on the River Rauvin was blocked by the Striding Giant Rapids . Upstream travel on the River Rauvin was possible for about 170 miles ( 274 km ) to Sundabar .