Phandalin

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Phandalin was a town within the sword coast, in Northwestern Faerûn. Its population was mostly composed of humans, but it contained a significant minority of other races, including Elves, Dwarves, and Halflings.

### Description

Most buildings of the town are wooden framed, with a few of the older and larger structures composed at least partially of grey stone. Areas of the town were littered with larger blocks of stone and rubble left from ages past, and scatterings of small trees in the larger spaces between buildings.

### Geography

Phandalin was found off the Triboar Trail, immediately north of the western range of the Sword Mountains and South of Neverwinter wood.

The Town was set in a valley with a single prominent but small hill within it's border. The land surrounding town was made up of mostly grasslands with the occasional copse of trees. Immediately adjacent to the town larger sets of planted orchards provided food for the local residents.

### Government

The Township had no official organised government. Each year the townspeople elected a Townmaster from amongst its residents to act as an arbiter and representative in matter that affected the whole settlement. This individual was given office in the Townmaster's hall, but otherwise had relatively little political power.

As of 1520 DR Harbin Wester was the town's Townmaster, and had been for a number of years. Harbin was replaced as Townmaster, following his demise in a house fire, by Halia Thornton. Halia's tenure lasted only days, ending after her sudden disappearance from the town.

### Trade

Phandalin saw very little passing trade due to its location off the Triboar trail.

The town's main export was mined material from the Sword mountains and surrounding hills. Gold was most commonly found but silver and even some gemstones could be found in different locations, all of which was traded on via the town's Miner's Exchange. While not the most prominent mining location in the region this provided the majority of wealth in the community.

The towns numerous small orchards and small nearby farms allowed it to produce a variety of local ales and ciders. A good volume of this was exported form town to be sold in other towns up and down the Triboar trail. A small amount of livestock also provided additional work for the residents not involved in mining activities.

### Notable locations

#### Shops and merchants

##### Barthen’s Provisions.

A simple shop located just off the main square. Sells a variety of common goods that an adventurer might want for a reasonable price. More unusual items can be ordered in, but may need to be done so at a premium.

##### Adabra's Herbalist.

An independant healer and midwife that ran a premises within an old windmill a few miles south of the town proper. Adabra sold a variety of potions all made herself.

##### Lionshield Coster.

The Phandalin branch of the smithing merchant company of the same name. Sold a variety of serviceable weapons and armour. While the building was once a working forge it was no longer in frequent use.

##### Miner's Exchange.

A trading post for mining in the area that exchanged mined material for coin, operated by Halia Thornton up until her disapearance.

##### Nick's Knacks.

A form of antique or pawn shop. The proprietor nick bought and sold a huge variety of items for steep prices in order to turn a profit.

#### Other Locations

##### Shrine of Tymora.

A small stone alter-like structure in the centre of the town. It had a selection of candles and offering bowls that people would often interact with when offering prayer or making requests.

##### Townmaster's Hall.

The tallest building in town, a large stone hall in the centre of town with a single short spire protruding from the roof. this acted as a meeting hall, storage space, and informal garrison when required.

##### Eldermath Orchard.

The collective name for the multiple fields of orchards that lay to the North and West of town.

##### Tresendar Manor.

The old manor house once inhabited by the Lord of the surrounding area.