Neverwinter

Type: Duchy (Major northern territory)
Region: North Odessia or Nolunia
Status: Allied
Tags: #location #location/city #location/allied

Description

Largest northern duchy, major military power and strategic ally. Ruled by Duke Alaric Thorne for 8 decades. Important potential ally for Riders of the Storm. Currently calling for mercenaries suggesting strategic need or conflict.

Geography

Location:

• Northern region (possibly in Nolunia)
• Exact distance from other locations unknown

Terrain:

• Major duchy with significant territory

Key Features

• Largest northern duchy
• Major military power
• Strategic defensive position
• Wealthy territory

Population

Significant population for a duchy. Demographics unclear but likely mixed with human majority given northern location.

Leadership

• Duke: Duke Alaric Thorne (ruled 8 decades, old, crippled right leg)
• Wife: Deceased
• Heirs: Three sons with succession unclear
  • Edran Thorne (35, eldest, traditional heir apparent)
  • Marek Thorne (24, second son, mercenary experience)
  • Calen Thorne (16, bastard son, wildcard)

History

Ruled by Duke Alaric Thorne for 8 decades (80 years). Long-standing duchy with significant military tradition. Marek Thorne spent years abroad as mercenary, bringing worldly experience back.

Current Situation

Strategic Priority (Session 26):

• Identified as first target for northern rally (Eldrin Oakenhart's recommendation)
• Duke Vallandor Firebloom confirmed as key to uniting north
• Biggest settlement in north, centre of region
• Critical strategic importance for Riders of the Storm's northern campaign
• Active quest destination (urgent priority)

Strategic Concerns:

• Duke has called for mercenaries
• Suggests military need or upcoming conflict
• Succession uncertain (three potential heirs)

Mercenary Companies Present:

• Captain Mara Veylan (Iron Finch Company) - hired, reliable
• Captain Rhyla Garron (Crimson Pike) - hired, no permanent allegiance

Political Situation:

• Old duke with crippled leg
• Three sons with different strengths
• Succession could be contested

Connections

Part of:

• Possibly Nolunia (northern region)
• Or northern Odessia

Mercenaries Hired:

• Iron Finch Company
• Crimson Pike

Inhabitants

Nobility:

• Duke Alaric Thorne
• Edran Thorne (eldest son)
• Marek Thorne (second son)
• Calen Thorne (bastard son)

Military:

• Captain Mara Veylan (Iron Finch Company)
• Captain Rhyla Garron (Crimson Pike)
• Unknown garrison forces

Appearances

• Session 26 - 16 July 2025 - Identified by Eldrin Oakenhart as first strategic target for rallying north. Recommended because Duke Vallandor Firebloom is highest-ranking northern noble and Neverwinter is biggest settlement in northern region. Party commissioned to secure alliance as Marshals of the North.

Related Quests

• Quests - Active#Rally the North - First strategic target (Session 26)
• Quests - Active#Rally the North - Secure Duke Vallandor Firebloom alliance

Strategic Value

• First target for northern rally (Session 26 - Eldrin's strategic recommendation)
• Largest northern duchy (significant power)
• Duke is highest-ranking northern noble
• Centre of northern region
• Military resources
• Political alliance opportunity
• Potential succession crisis
• Important ally for northern defense
• Key to uniting northern territories under Crown Princess

Notes

• Largest northern duchy (significant power)
• Duke ruled for 8 decades (very long tenure)
• Three heirs create succession uncertainty
• Calling for mercenaries suggests threat or opportunity
• Strategic alliance critical for party
• Captain Rhyla Garron could betray for higher bidder (risk)