The Rauvin Vale was a valley dominated by the River Rauvin in Luruar.
The Rauvin Vale was bordered by the Nether Mountains to the north, the High Forest (Turlang's Wood) to the south, Everlund Pass and the Silverwood to the west, and Moon Pass to the east.
Communities of humans, elves, goblins, orcs, and ogres dwelt in the vale. In the 14th century DR, trolls uprooted from their homes in the Evermoors often wandered into the Rauvin Vale in search of new lairs.
Common wildlife in the Rauvin Vale were brown bears, deer, elk, rothé, red tiger, and wolves. Dire bears, dire wolves, dire rats, worgs, wereboars, and werewolves were occasionally spotted.
River Rauvin
Everlund Pass
Silverwood
Staunt Pools
Striding Giant Rapids
Trade roads Trail between Everlund and Sundabar
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Imports Ale, armor, cheese, clothing, fruit, grain, sugar, weapons, wine
Exports Amber, charcoal, furniture, furs, stone, syrup, timber, valuable ores
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.
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.
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.
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, an archery shop, and Hethmeir's Highboots, a boot shop.
Taverns
Taverns in Everlund included The Dreaming Dragon, a tavern frequented by elves and halflings, 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), Silverymoon 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.
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Exportent des fourrures
Jalanthar is a hamlet located on the trail between Everlund and Sundabar and was once a stop on the Rauvin River situated between the Moon Pass and Everlund. In recent years the hamlet relocated from the south bank of the river to the foothills north of the river after repeated orcs raids. These have been overrun on multiple occasions, but the inhabitants retreated to safety into the mountains. Many of the new buildings are built directly into the hillside and are covered with turf to resist burning. Additionally they have strong a doorway to resist battering. Currently the defenses are boosted by a troop of the Argent Legion camping in the old ruins.
Most of the current inhabitants are trappers and hunters. In addition to the fur trade, they hire themselves out as guides.
Lhuvenhead was the largest village in the Rauvin Vale in Luruar before its destruction (1485 – ok pour notre timeline).
Lhuvenhead was located along the River Rauvin, forty miles upriver from Everlund along the trail between Everlund and Sundabar.
Lhuvenhead was a prosperous river town whose decrepit docks were crowded with barges and keelboats all year long. A number of inns, taphouses, and festhalls catered to the riverfolk who worked on the Rauvin.
The village served as a summer retreat for the nobility of Sundabar.
On 1 Flamerule 1485 DR, Lhuvenhead was destroyed by the orc forces of Many-Arrows led by Hartusk as they approached Everlund. The village had already been abandoned so there were no casualties, but all the docks and buildings were burned or torn down, with the debris sent floating down the river.