Triboar

 

Triboar

Population: 1500 approximately

Exports: Caravan supplies, horses, leatherwork

Ruler's type: Lord Protector Darathra Shendrel

Triboar (pronounced: /ˈtraɪbɔːr/ TRY-bore), nicknamed the Town Where Only Gwaeron Sleeps, is a trading settlement found on a lively crossroads town full of the hustle and bustle of roaming merchants, caravaneers and other travellers.

Triboar was full of activity all day and night. It was commonly used as a meeting point for a number of armies and militaries that banded together when threats appeared in the North.

As a crossroads town, it was centrally located amidst a number of prominent settlements. Triboar was located about 145 miles east of Phandalin, if traveling along the Triboar Trail; 60 miles west of Yartar, as travelled along the Evermoor Way; 100 miles north of Westbridge, and 200 miles north of Red Larch, by way of the Long Road.

The landscape surrounding the town was lush and well-suited for farming. The town was ruled by a democratically-elected lord protector. His or her task was to command the town's militia and to settle disputes. The town's legal system was called the "Lord's Decrees" and the lord protector had the power to amend this system at will.

Trade

Mountain ponies and horses are sold in Triboar, along with harnesses and wagons. It featured markets where local farmers, ranchers and roadside salespeople offered their wares.

Triboar was home to a number of guides, all of whom were knowledgeable about destinations anywhere in the North.

Defences

The town operated a defence force called The Twelve, which consisted of this many mounted patrols that rotated in a tenday cycle. As of the mid-14^th century DR, the town could rally together a well-armed militia of fifty rapidly and up to three hundred in a day.

History

Triboar, along with Red Larch, were some of the first settlements that were founded in the Dessarin Valley, after the the city of Watwrdeep grew to prominence. Over the centuries, it was the assembly point for human armies in response to the Orc hordes from the mountains in the north along the Surbrin.

Rumors & Legends

The town's name was thought to reflect the 11^th tale of a traveller who killed three boars on the same day. The lord protector's banner consisted of three black boars on a red background.

It was said that the god of Rangers, Gwaeron Windstorm, was laid to rest in Triboar. The grove of trees that marked this spot was free of any shrine, but was protected by local laws forbidding its disturbance.

Inhabitants

As of the mid-14^th century DR, Triboar was a large town with a population of around 1500 individuals. Over half of the residents lived in the farms and ranches located beyond the town proper.