Delthuntle

Situated on the southern coast of Aglarond, just to the south of the cape of Altumbel, Delthuntle is not part of either Aglarond or Altumbel. Like the other free cities of the western Wizards’ Reach, Delthuntle is on generally friendly terms with Aglarond, and its people often think of the Simbul as their protector as well as Aglarond’s. In most cases, if either side were to ask the other for aid, it would be readily granted.

Pirates founded Delthuntle only two centuries ago. These were a bloodthirsty lot who raided up and down the Wizards’ Reach for decades before deciding the potential gains no longer outweighed the risks. The city’s architecture still reflects this nautical heritage. Much of its timber was stripped from the original pirates’ ships, as well as from the husks of unfortunate boats that foundered on the nearby reefs. The people of Delthuntle are almost exclusively human, and they have little if anything to do with the halfelves of the Yuirwood.

Delthuntle’s harbor is small and shallow, making it a poor choice for merchants. It’s perfect for fishing, though, and this is how the vast majority of the people here make their living. Delthuntle’s ruler is known as the Master of Pilots, a position handed down from one generation to the next by popular acclamation. A Master who is ready to retire calls a town meeting and makes the announcement, traditionally putting forward a nominee to take over. Others can be suggested by anyone, but it’s rare for any but the favored choice to win.