A Map of Arabel
Arabel is a city in northern Cormyr. The city is at an important crossroads and is a major trade center.[1] As of 1372 DR it is ruled by Myrmeen Lhal. It was one of the cities damaged in the Goblin Wars.[2] A person from Arabel is known as an Arabellan.[3]
Geography
Arabel is about 30 miles east of Eveningstar[4]
Trade
Arabel is at the junction of the High Road, Calantar's Way, the East Way and the Moonsea Ride.
Laws and customs
Unlike other Cormyrian cities, inhabitants of Arabel, even mercenaries, could keep their weapons unbound.[5]
History
Arabel is almost as old as Suzail. It began as a logging camp, and has maintained a degree of independence.[6] The first rebellion occurred during the reign of King Tharyann, who put an end to it.[7] By 245 DR, Arabel was in rebellion again.[8] By 376 DR, Arabel had seceded three times.[9]
Another rebellion occurred some time between 376 DR and 432 DR, caused by a "Merchants' Revolutionary Committee". A battle in the Stonelands caused orcs to be driven south, and although this would normally be enough to cause Arabel to rejoin Cormyr, there was no military aid available, and the orcs conquered the heart of the King's Forest.[10]
In 1018 DR, Arabel was attacked by a pair of green dragons.[11]
The Usurper King Gondegal seized power in Arabel in 1352 DR with the aim of using the city as a central location for the formation of a new kingdom. He was overthrown eight days later by the Cormyrean army, led by King Azoun IV.[12]
During the Time of Troubles Lady Luck herself protected the city.[citation needed]
Notable locations
Inns and taverns
- Bent Bow[13]
- Elfskull Inn
- Falcon's Rest
- High Moon Inn[14]
- Murdered Manticore Inn
- The Night Wolf Inn
- Nine Fires Inn
- Pride of Arabel
- Red Stirge Inn
- Weary Knight
- Wild Goose
Restaurants
- The Hungry Man
References
- ↑ Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr. (TSR, Inc), p. 16. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 112. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 73. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ Sean K. Reynolds, Steve Miller (2000). Into the Dragon's Lair. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 11. ISBN 0-7869-1634-6.
- ↑ John Terra (November 1997). Four from Cormyr. Edited by Kim Mohan. (TSR, Inc.), p. 9. ISBN 0-7869-0646-4.
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Cormyr: A Novel/Paperback
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Cormyr: Official Game Accessory 2nd Edition
- ↑ Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr. (TSR, Inc), p. 20. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.
- ↑ Warning: edition not specified for Canticle