Arabel, often referred to as the “Caravan City” or the “Granary of the North”, is a fortified city located in northern Cormyr. It stands at an important crossroads and serves as a major trade center. The city is about 30 miles east of Eveningstar and is one of the three greatest cities of Cormyr, after the capital, Suzail, and its sister-city, Marsember.

Arabel’s major exports include coal, horses, dry red wine, a strong bitter black beer known as “Bitter Black”, and cheese1. Unlike other Cormyrian cities, inhabitants of Arabel, even mercenaries, are allowed to keep their weapons unbound.

The city is known for its constant storage of food for winter in its cellars and attics. Dry firewood is also piled along the insides of the city walls before snow accumulates too much around Arabel.

Arabel has a rich history and has maintained a degree of independence since its inception as a logging camp. It has experienced multiple rebellions and secessions throughout its history.

Battlerise, a hamlet, derives its name from the hill adorned with the remains of a castle, situated to the west of the Darkflow River just south of the Way of the Manticore.

Dawngleam is a growing port in eastern Cormyr where the Cormyrean Navy, expanding docks, merfolk clam beds, and ancient magical ruins are transforming a fishing village into a future city.

Blustich is a quaint village nestled along the western bank of the Wyvernflow, where the Hermit's Wood gracefully meets the river.

Bogbrook is a marsh village in Cormyr famous for its melons, cranberry bogs, and the potent black wine known as utterdark, traded across the Inner Sea lands.

A quintessential sheep market town, is a collection of dusty cottages situated at a trailmoot amidst numerous sheep and cattle ranches, centered around three deep wells. It's primarily accessible via a well-traveled road that connects it to the East Way in the north. The town is permeated with the unmistakable scent of sheep dung.

Bospir may not be the most inspiring destination for travelers unless they have a passion for wool, an appetite for lamb, or an interest in buying and selling livestock. The Drover's Inn is the sole option for overnight accommodations, although several rooming houses offer lodgings on a tenday basis. The Nightbleat Tavern, known for lively and sometimes rowdy gatherings, frequently witnesses drunken brawls, especially among sheepshearers. The tavern's name reflects Bospirian humor, demonstrating the locals' wit and character.

Redspring is a location known for its rust-red springs, which are tainted by the iron in the surrounding soil, giving the water an unusual taste. Despite its odd water quality, Redspring is a reliable source of water that never fails, even during the coldest winters. The Sunset Stream flows from Redspring to feed the Starwater near its origin.

Historically, Redspring has served as a meeting place for shepherds, but it was abandoned during times when the Stonelands made the northern moors too dangerous. However, it is now experiencing a resurgence and expansion. Chosen by the Crown for new construction, it has a Purple Dragon garrison and is surrounded by earthen ramparts intended to enclose a future town.

Merchants are flocking to Redspring, taking advantage of Crown funds for establishing businesses, although many bring their own hired bodyguards due to concerns about raids from the Stonelands. The presence of four war wizards in a newly built mansion has further attracted newcomers to the area.

Redspring is seen as a land of opportunity, but it lacks amenities for travelers. There is no inn, and the tavern is basic, with patrons standing outside to place orders. The absence of building stones in the vicinity has led to the digging of deep pits for construction material. The town's muddy roads and scattered unfinished buildings add to the transportation challenges.

Despite its potential, Redspring faces the risk of being swept away by harsh winters or renewed Zhentarim activity. However, for those willing to take a gamble or embrace the favor of Tymora, Redspring holds promise as a place where fortunes could be made. 

Eveningstar is a small, unwalled farming town located in Cormyr, about 30 miles west of Arabel. It's situated in an elbow of the Starwater River, just north of the King's Forest. The town is surrounded by fields and orchards and stands at the intersection of the High Road and the Starwater Road.

The town is known for its agricultural production, including primary products like milk, eggs, poultry, mutton, carrots, beans, and parsnips. It also produces value-added goods such as cheese, parchment, wool, and wine. These products are sold at a weekly farmers' market and are also exported to places like Daerlun in Sembia.

Eveningstar is a popular stopover for overland caravans who patronize the local farmers and businesses. The most important business in town is The Welcoming Hand Inn.

The town has a population of about 800 people as of 1358 DR. It has experienced various historical events including being plagued by rogue dragons in 1368 DR and suffering badly in the Goblin War of 1370 DR. It currently has 954 souls calling the town home. 

Tyrluk is a secluded village in the Forgotten Realms, inhabited by around 270 residents who are generally unwelcoming to outsiders. The village primarily caters to nearby farmers who used to visit its markets every ten days. Tyrluk has been all but destroyed by the goblin raiders and the attacks of the ghazneths. However, the residents of Tyrluk are a hardy lot: They survived the assaults because they sought refuge in the hills while the town was sacked. They have returned and now live among the ruins of their tiny settlement, dwelling in tents provided by the Purple Dragons while rebuilding their homes and lives.

By the end of the war, all that was left was the smithy and the Old Man's Face inn, and they were both left in poor condition.

High Horn is a formidable fortress located atop the highest peak in the Dragonjaw line of peaks. It serves as Cormyr's western gate, guarding the pass through the Storm Horns. While its importance to the realm has diminished over time, it remains the mightiest castle in Cormyr. The fortress covers the entire peak, featuring multiple layers of defenses. It has a moat, walls, inner and outer wards, stables, armories, and guesthouses for travelers. Few outsiders have seen the castle's magnificent banquet hall, as most are sent to its dungeons or await questioning by war wizards and Purple Dragons.

High Horn houses around 400 soldiers, including archers, knights, and mixed troops, under the command of Lord Commander Thursk Dembarron. War Wizards also use it as a base, ensuring magical support for its defenses. The fortress guards the road to the West, preventing border raiders and lizardmen from entering through the pass and providing security for nearby gem mines. While it offers basic accommodations for travelers, the atmosphere is disciplined, reflecting the need to bolster defenses due to the growing strength of the Zhentarim to the west. Despite its imposing nature, High Horn has never faced a major siege or attack.

Welcome to Immersea, a small yet bustling town with a population of around 600 folk and about 100 buildings, nestled along Calantar’s Way, between Arabel and Hilp. Though unfortified, it serves as a convenient stopover for travelers—both human and livestock—making their way along this trade route. Immersea is known for its warm hospitality, with a number of quaint inns and taverns ready to offer a night’s rest for the weary.

If you’re looking for a place to stay, you’ll want to check out the Five Fine Fish, the most popular inn in town. Not only does it offer cozy lodging, but it’s also famous for brewing its own ale, which has a loyal following among locals and visitors alike.

The town’s current lord, Samtavan Sudacar, hails from Suzail, a fact that hasn’t exactly endeared him to the townspeople. His governorship has been less than stellar, but Immersea is kept from falling into disarray thanks to his dedicated and more approachable herald, Geldroon Cultspiir.

A key feature of Immersea is Redstone, the impressive ancestral home of the Wyvernspur family, which towers above the rest of the town. Its presence is unmistakable and adds a touch of history to the area.

For a unique local experience, try to catch a glimpse of the Mist Fishers. These early risers set out on the nearby Wyvernwater, casting their draglines and scoop-nets through the morning mists to bring in their daily catch. It’s a peaceful, almost magical sight that offers a true sense of Immersea’s connection to its surroundings.

Whether you're just passing through or planning a short stay, Immersea is a charming, if modest, stop along your journey. Enjoy its inns, ale, and misty mornings by the water—you might find more than just a resting place here.

This quiet village of some 370 souls sits at the junction of the Starwater Road and Ranger’s Way, a winding forest path that links Dhedluk with Waymoot to the southwest. Some older locals still call it by its earlier name, Dheolur, after the noble family who once ruled here—until their repeated opposition to the Crown brought about their ruin. The surname of the village now honors a loyal woodcutter who defied them and was rewarded with the title of king’s lord.

Hidden deep within the King’s Forest, the Stag Steads is a royal hunting lodge half-buried in moss and earth, seeming to grow from the hillside itself. Reserved for nobles and War Wizards by invitation only, it remains a place of fine hunting, guarded secrets, and whispered tales of the elusive Ghost Stag. .

Hidden deep within the whispering boughs of the King’s Forest lies Waymoot, a bustling town of 1,100 souls and one of the realm’s oldest—and once most secret—defensive holdings.

Wheloon is a thriving trade town on the Wyvernflow River in Cormyr, serving as a ferry crossing and major cargo hub on the Way of the Manticore. Known for its bustling markets, river barges, warehouses, and competitive merchant costers, Wheloon has grown into one of the kingdom’s most important inland ports.

Gorthin is a remote and impoverished hamlet in northern Cormyr near Kirinwood, surrounded by misty bogs and guarded by reclusive druids. Legends speak of hidden gems and a lost dwarven king’s tomb.

Monksblade is a small hamlet in eastern Cormyr built among the ruins of four ancient monasteries. Known for ghostly legends, hidden treasures, and the famous Firedagger Inn, it remains a popular stop for merchants traveling between Cormyr and Sembia.

Kirinwood is a bustling market village in Cormyr known for its druid-tended woodland, mushroom ale, orchard trade, fine glassworks, and the mysterious Falling Tower floating above the village.

Kallamarn is a tiny riverside hamlet in Cormyr along the Starwater near Gladehap, known for its Catshead apples and tales of kelpies lurking in the rapids.

Moonever is a fishing village in Cormyr on the Starwater River, known for its oyster trade, netweavers, and the busy fishhook factory called Hobble’s Hooks.

Nesmyth is a troubled farming village in Cormyr near Marsember, known for its irrigation canals, electric eels, and the strange glowing “light jars” created from eel-shocked water.

Gladehap is a prosperous artisan village in Cormyr’s Lost Lake Dell, famous for fine crafts, sausages, cheeses, and its lively shops visited by merchants from Suzail and Sembia.

Ongul’s Water is a small rural hamlet in Cormyr near Hermit’s Wood, known for its spring-fed pond, Durkin’s grist mill, and locals who sometimes guide hunters into the nearby forest.

Smuggler’s Stone is a remote fishing village on the coast of Cormyr, known for its smuggler-haunted harbor, pirate legends, and abandoned gnome mine tunnels in the nearby hills.