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TABLE OF CONTENTS NEVEKWINTEK AND NEARBY REGIONS NEVERWINTER AND NEARBY REGIONS ...... ............................. .......... ........................ I NEVERWINTBR Neverwinter that the Five Captains of Luskan (reputed to be pirates) have called "The City of Skilled Hands," dispatched the monsters besieging them Neverwinter (pop. 17,000) is the largest to weaken Neverwinter's defenses and town on the rugged coast north of pave the way for its eventual conquest. ~:;n:::::::::::::::::::::::H Waterdeep. As the headquarters for all Luskan (UCity of Sails") .. ............ ............................. ...... ............................... 3 Luskan Outpost ..................................... ..................................................... 4 adventurers in the area, it is your base of With all these rivalries surrounding Neverwinter Woods .......... ....... ... ................................................................. 4 operations in the game. Neverwinter, the climate is one of approaching war. Lord Nasher, its leader, Known for its skilled craftsmen and is a retired adventurer who has devoted ~~~!:r::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::! beautiful indoor gardens, Neverwinter his life to making this beautiful area a The Gallant Prince .. .................................................................................... 5 derives its name from the Neverwinter peaceful place to work and live. His The Lost Hills ......................... .................................................................... 5 River. This clear blue stream, which runs alliance with Waterdeep provides a coastal The Warehouse District .............................. .... ....................... ... ................... 5 along the northern edge of the city, is bastion against the aggressive raiders from The Wharves ......................................... .............................. ....................... 6 warm year-round and doesn't freeze even Luskan. Triboar ....................................... ........................................... ..................... 6 in the harsh storms of the violent northern Vilnask ..................................... .... .. .......................................... .. .. .. ... .. ..... .. 6 winters. No one knows the explanation of Windycliffs ................................................................... : ......................... .. .. 6 Lord Nasher will welcome to his castle any this phenomenon, and the river's source adventurer who wishes to help in the CHARACTERS AND PARTIES ..................................................................................... 6 lies somewhere deep in Neverwinter defense of the area against its enemies. Woods, which ·is shrouded in mystery and There are tales of great treasures to be feared by all manner of beings. found in this savage land, and Nasher is ~~~~:!~~£::::~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~ more than willing to help his supporters Protected by the natural barrier of the gain their fair share of the booty. ~~:~~~.:::::::::::::: ::: :: : : ::::::: ::::::: :::::: :: :::::::: : :::: : ::::::: ::::: :::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::: !! Neverwinter River, the town's peaceful Magic ........ ................................................................. ................................ 15 image belies its violent past. For centuries The city is built around NeverWinter Magical Treasures ..................................................................................... .. 16 Neverwinter suffered with the rest of the Creatures of the Forgotten Realms .............................................................. 17 Square, in the center of which is an Sword Coast under the waves of attacks ancient garden as old as the city itself. SPELLS .................................................. ........................... ........ ...................... ...... 23 by orcs streaming through the mountains Lord Nasher's Castle and two of the city's from the east. In recent times the town temples are located here. Inns and had been considered relatively safe except Weapon Shops are found by each main ~~Ji !;~I:~ . ::::::::::: :: ::::::::::::::::: : :: : : :: ::::: : :::: :::: :::::::::::: ::: :::::::::::::: ::::::::::::: ::~~ for an occasional attack by raiding parties gate, and other stores are clustered in the GLOSSARY OF AD&D® COMPUTER GAME TERMS .. ........................................ .... ........ 30 from the north. northwest and southeast sections of the APPENDICES .... ............................................................................. .......................... 32 town. Training areas for characters who During the last few months, however, Range of Ability Scores by Race .................................................................. 32 are ready to advance in level are in the great dangers have appeared. The areas northeast and southwest comers of the Maximum Level Limits by Race, Class and Prime Requisite ........................ .. 32 to the north, east and south of the city Armor and Weapons Permitted by Character Class .. ..................................... 32 walled city. have been beset by bandits and monsters, Strength Table: Ability Adjustments ......................................................... .... 33 until residents have abandoned many Dexterity Table .. ........... ... ........................ .............. .. ..... ... ........ ............ ....... 33 Lord Nasher's Castle. Enter here to visit Constitution Table ....................................... ............ .... ............................ ... 33 outlying blocks altogether. Lord Nasher and learn of challenges that Fighter, Paladin, Ranger Attacks per Round .................................................. 33 may await you outside Neverwinter's Money Conversions ............................................. .................................... ... 33 Neverwinter and the nearby towns and gates. After completing one of these Spell Parameters List ..................................................................... ... .. ........ 34 villages are allied with Waterdeep, the quests, you may return here for your largest city in the area, which lies several reward. You can also choose to go :~~~Zi;~~~ .: :::::::::: :::::::: :::::::::::: ::: : : ::::: : : : ::::: : : ::::: :::::::::: :: ::::::::::: :: :::::::: : :::::;~ days ride to the south. The area is desired exploring without any specific goal or Tables of Experience per Level ............. ................ ....... .... ............................ 37 by hostile Luskan, which lies several days challenge - Lord Nasher may still reward ride to the north. It is the belief of many in you for especially heroic victories. The Silver Shops. These shops sell fine Crossergate heard from again. The lord mayor has square outside Lord Nasher's castle is a jewelry, armor, and weapons. Silver requested aid from Neverwinter. popular meeting place for groups of weapons are used to attack creatures like Located to the south of Vilnask, adventurers as they prepare to depart on a werewolves, which often cannot be hit by Crossergate is a small town that serves as Longsaddle quest. normal weapons. a convenient resting place for weary travelers on their way to or back from This tiny agricultural village is home to the Harpell family that has produced a Inns. At any Inn you may safely rest Jeweler. This shop sells expensive jewels, Triboar. In fact resting and restocking in number of influential mages in the North restore hit points, memorize spells, etc. which is an easy way to carry around large Crossergate is a necessity for travelers (including Malchor Harpell who now splits Each Inn charges the same fee for its sums of money. Even platinum coins are continuing on to Triboar since the Lost his time between Longsaddle and rooms. Inns are located to the right of very heavy and inconvenient to carry, so Hills must be crossed to reach Triboar. To Waterdeep). each of Neverwinter's three main gates, using jewels this way will keep your serve the needs of the numerous wander and at the Eastern end of Neverwinter character's encumbrance down. ing adventurers that pass through the Square. town, Crossergate has many shops and The village Elder, Ardanac Harpell, dwells in the "Ivy Mansion," the Harpell's Training Hall. Characters of ail classes can inns including the famed Western Weapon ancestral home, high on a hill, in the Arms lie Armor Shops. Your beginning train here, raising their level(s) and HP. Shoppe and the Crossergate Curious Items character comes equipped with a weapon Emporium. Recently, the Lord Protector center of Longsaddle. appropriate to his class and no armor. Indoor Gardens. Neverwinter is famous has reported unusual activity at night The village has a daily farmers' market a Once you have adventured for a while, for its indoor gardens, where residents can where caravans seem to disappear! way-stable, a stirrup maker and bellcaster, you'll have eamed enough to come to one stroll through green paths any day of the Fearing some dire plot the Lord Protector and The Gilded Horseshoe, an inn noted of these shops and buy better swords, year. This is a popular meeting place for has sought help from the mayor of for its hospitality and its defensible long bows, armor, etc. An Arms and Armor groups of adventurers who desire privacy Neverwinter, Lord Nasher. Lord Nasher in wooden palisade. Shop