Wheloon

Overview

This town of 200 major buildings is located between Wyvernwater and Hermit’s Wood. Many a person traveling along the road to Hilp and Marsember or out of Cormyr to Sembia has been struck by the beauty of the town’s vibrant green roofs. (Cormyr pg 31)

Population: 1,500
Armed Force: militia only
Major Temples: Chauntea
Local Nobles: Huntcrown
Local Merchants: no major
Lord: Sarp Redbeard
Herald: Estsprit

(Cormyr Sourcebook)

History

Wheloon began as a small settlement serving a ferry over Wyvernwater. As traffic increased along the road between Cormyr and Sembia, the ferry became heavily used, boosting the town’s economy. (Cormyr pg 31)

Life and Society

Native slate used as shingles turns a brilliant green after exposure to the sun. The prevalence of these shingles has given the houses here the nickname the jade towers of Wheloon. (Cormyr pg 31)

Politics

Wheloon’s lord is Sarp Redbeard (NG hm F9), who is known for being headstrong and virtually independent of the crown. The townspeople like Redbeard because he keeps the Purple Dragons out of Wheloon. He is not well liked in the courts of Cormyr for he quite often refuses to support crown policies. Fortunately for him and for Wheloon, Redbeard does not try to stir up dissent against the crown. Instead, he merely opposes anything that doesn’t benefit Wheloon. The other lords recognize his devotion to his town and simply outvote him whenever necessary, knowing that he will not attempt to use his vote against them unless it concerns Wheloon. Redbeard’s herald is Elaerue Estspirit (CG h-ef R7) (Cormyr pg 31)

Economy

Today, the ferry is still an important part of the economy, but the town’s craftsmen generate more income. Boatmakers, basketweavers, sailmakers, and potters all live in Wheloon, and their business attracts many customers from Cormyr and Sembia. (Cormyr pg 31)

Religion

Wheloon’s major temple is to Chauntea. Harandave Donohar (NG hm P16) leads it with 14 followers. A secondary temple in town is to Silvanus and is led by Orinstar Thirlthorn (N hm D4). (Cormyr pg 31)