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Created expanded location page for Greenest, detailing its geography, siege events, NPCs, and connections to the Cult of the Dragon.
 
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* **Government:** Governor Tarbaw Nighthill   
* **Government:** Governor Tarbaw Nighthill   
* **Defenses:** The Keep of Greenest, a central stone fortress   
* **Defenses:** The Keep of Greenest, a central stone fortress   
* **Known For:** Trade fairs, agriculture, grain exports, temple of Chantea
* **Known For:** Trade fairs, agriculture, grain exports, temple of Chantea
 
=== Geography ===
Greenest lies along the Uldoon Trail, east of Beregost and south of the River Chionthar. The surrounding landscape consists of gentle rolling hills, grasslands, and orchards. The **Keep of Greenest** sits atop a modest hill at the town’s center, providing visibility in all directions and serving as both a defensive structure and civic hub.
 
=== Recent History ===
In 1488 DR, Greenest became the site of a sudden and devastating raid orchestrated by the **Cult of the Dragon**. Led by the priestess **Frulam Mondath** and supported by the blue dragon **Lennithon**, the cult’s forces descended upon the town, burning homes, looting wealth, and slaughtering villagers. Their apparent goal was to amass treasure and relics to add to a growing dragon hoard — a ritual effort linked to the resurrection of **Tiamat**.
 
The raid drew the intervention of several adventurers, including returning heroes from the Phandelver campaign and new allies such as [[Bechamel]], [[Keyleth Siannodel]], and [[Gootcha Zinnoa]]. Through their actions, hundreds of townsfolk were saved, and the cult’s plans were partially thwarted.
 
=== Key Locations ===
* **[[The Keep (Greenest)]]** – Central fortress and stronghold where survivors gathered during the siege. 
* **[[Greenest Mill]]** – A ruse site where cultists staged a false fire to ambush rescuers. 
* **[[Temple of Chantea]]** – A sacred site dedicated to the goddess of agriculture; later the scene of a major rescue during the raid. 
* **Market Square** – The economic heart of the town, now partially destroyed by dragonfire. 


=== Notable NPCs ===
=== Notable NPCs ===
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* **[[Frulam Mondath]]** – Cult lieutenant leading the attack on Greenest.   
* **[[Frulam Mondath]]** – Cult lieutenant leading the attack on Greenest.   
* **[[Lennithon]]** – Blue dragon allied with the cult, responsible for much of the destruction.   
* **[[Lennithon]]** – Blue dragon allied with the cult, responsible for much of the destruction.   
* **[[Leosin Erlanthar]]** – Monk-scholar investigating the Cult of the Dragon; missing during the attack.
* **[[Leosin Erlanthar]]** – Monk-scholar investigating the Cult of the Dragon; missing during the attack.
 
=== Current Status ===
Greenest survived the initial raid but suffered severe losses. Roughly one-third of its population was killed or displaced, and much of its infrastructure lies in ruins. The town remains under martial organization, rebuilding under Nighthill’s direction with help from the [[Order of the Gauntlet]] and the [[Emerald Enclave]].
 
=== Foreshadowing ===
The siege of Greenest marks the **first spark** of the **War of the Dragon Queen**, setting in motion events that will shape the Sword Coast. Its survival — and the information gathered here — will become instrumental in uniting the factions of Faerûn against Tiamat’s rise.
 
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'''Truth:''' Greenest was chosen by the Cult of the Dragon as a ritual proving ground. The treasure gathered during the raid is intended as part of the tribute hoard for Tiamat’s summoning. Lennithon, though seemingly obedient, is magically bound through relics connected to the [[Forge of Spells]], linking this campaign to the Phandelver arc.
=== Quests & Events ===
* Campaign events that occurred here


'''Future Hooks:''' 
=== Nearby Locations ===
* Surviving cultists retreat to the **Dragon Hatchery Camp**, where Leosin is held captive.
Related geographic areas.
* The rebuilt temple may serve as a Harper and Gauntlet outpost later in the campaign. 


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=== Appearances ===
* [[Session 14 – The Calm Before Greenest]]
* [[Session 16 – The Secret Tunnel and the Storm]]
* [[Session 18 - The Challenge at Greenest and the Raider Trail (7/9/23)]]
* [[Session 19 - The Cultist Encampment and the Fate of Leosin (8/13/23)]]
* [[Session 21 - The Depths of the Dragon Hatchery (10/8/23)]]
* [[Session 22 - The Fate of the Dragon Eggs (11/19/23)]]


[[Category:Locations]] [[Category:Rise of Tiamat]] [[Category:Greenest]] [[Category:Cult of the Dragon]]
[[Category:Locations]] [[Category:Rise of Tiamat]] [[Category:Greenest]] [[Category:Cult of the Dragon]]

Latest revision as of 21:31, 11 January 2026

Greenest

A modest trade town located in the Greenfields region of the Western Heartlands, **Greenest** is a peaceful settlement that serves as a crossroads for merchants and travelers along the Uldoon Trail. Known for its fair markets, tidy stone buildings, and the fertile farmland that surrounds it, Greenest has long been considered the “Fredericksburg of the Sword Coast” — quaint, welcoming, and quietly prosperous.

Overview

  • **Region:** Greenfields, Western Heartlands
  • **Population:** ~1,200 (pre-siege)
  • **Government:** Governor Tarbaw Nighthill
  • **Defenses:** The Keep of Greenest, a central stone fortress
  • **Known For:** Trade fairs, agriculture, grain exports, temple of Chantea

Notable NPCs

  • **Governor Nighthill** – Civic leader and primary authority of Greenest.
  • **Escobert the Red** – Dwarven captain of the guard and Nighthill’s loyal right hand.
  • **Frulam Mondath** – Cult lieutenant leading the attack on Greenest.
  • **Lennithon** – Blue dragon allied with the cult, responsible for much of the destruction.
  • **Leosin Erlanthar** – Monk-scholar investigating the Cult of the Dragon; missing during the attack.

Quests & Events

  • Campaign events that occurred here

Nearby Locations

Related geographic areas.

Appearances

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