Triboar

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Triboar is a city in the central lands of Northwest Faerun. The town was known for its specialization in animal husbandry and its central location on the Triboar Trail. It was a lively crossroads town full of the hustle and bustle of roaming merchants, caravaneers and other travelers. Triboar employs its surrounding grasslands for extensive animal herding and food production.

History
Triboar was founded during the conquests of Imperator Valator IV in the late 15th century as a central stronghold for the southern's invaders activities. Various Halfling villages could be found in the region's fertile plains, most of which still exist to this day. Various outposts of the Netherin Elven Empire were scattered throughout the plains. These outpost were easily conquered and were destroyed for use as construction material. Some of these ruins still scatter the fields.

While the city quickly grew in size and importance, this growth slowed in the early 17th century. During this time, the focus of growth switched towards Neverwinter and Deepwater due to growing importance of naval trade with Baldur's Gate. Despite this setback, the city is again experiencing economic and political growth in 1770 DR.

Notable locations
Aside from individual locations, there are some noteworthy general locations of Triboar:


 * The Artisan Plaza, where many of the local artisan guilds had their headquarters and major workspaces. Quality taverns could also be found here.
 * The Merchant Ring is a circular street surrounding the Artisan Plaza where many of the cities shops and trades were established. On the east side of the ring was also the coinage exchange of Triboar.
 * The Gwaeron Keep is a stronghold in Triboar. It is also the residence of the Lord Portector Gregor Simonson and his family and aides. It sits next to the Bormere and has a towering sight over the City.
 * The Great Square is the central plaza of the city. Many of the cities government and leisure facilities can be found near this plaza.
 * Shendrel's Bathhouse is a large bathhouse facing the Great Square. Commissioned alongside the Hot Spring Aquaduct by a historic Lord Protector, Daratha Shendrel. The aquaduct provided fresh and clean water for various hot and cold baths. It was open day and night, and was one of the cities most popular leisure location. A two-day entrance ticket costs 12gp, while a monthly unlimited subscription costs 30gp/month
 * The Temple of Waukeen is a religious temple for the goddess of trade. Doubles as a dedicated resting house for caravans and long-distance traders.
 * The Sanctuary of Tymora is a large temple to the goddess of luck. It was one of the largest temples to Tymora in Northwest Faerun.
 * The Arcane Abode is a Wizard Spire where several high-ranking wizards dwelled. The Wizards served a special role in Triboar's militia and government. While they received enough patronage from the Lord's Alliance and the local government, the Arcane Abode traded in magical items and spell knowledge.
 * The Library of Oghma is the cities library and university, where a shrine to the god of knowledge was present. It doubles as a headquarters for the secretive Harpers organisation.
 * The Temple of Chantea is a religious institute to the goddess of agriculture and life.
 * The Animal District is an area outside the cities walls where many different animals were herded. While the west side of the city held most of these pens, they could be found nearly everywhere.
 * The Coloseum of Triboar is a new great structure of the city, and is still partially under construction, although it is functional. The Coloseum was often the crown activity during festivals, organising gladiatorial contests, animal races, and sporting matches. Its construction was financed by the Zhentarim to gain political support from the cities citizenry.
 * The Snailhouse tavern, a cheap and ragged tavern owned and operated by the Burkish Barman. The tavern was visited by the Groep van Droep in 1770 DR.
 * The Steigerende Satyr Tavern, a tavern and dance club in the northern parts of the city. Visited by both the Groep van Droep and the Uilberen Troupe.

Festivals & holidays
Triboar hosts the yearly pumpkin festival in the first tenday of Boptober. During this festival, the harvest season is celebrated. One of the activities of the pumpkin festival was the pumpkin contest, in which farmers would present their biggest and/or most impressive pumpkin harvests. Two famous contenders in this festival are the Halfling farmer Eryn Gerubb and the Human farmer Cornelis Flint. In 1770 DR, the pumpkin festival was hosted on the 5th and 6th of Boptober. During this festival, the newly constructed Coloseum was opened with a tournament, which was won by the Groep van Droep.