Settlement of Nenlast The Valelands & The Nerath Timeline The current year for our Valelands campaign is set during the year 103AE. Inspired By Gary Gygax

Nenlast is a small town on the eastern short of Lake Nen. Directly north is Winterbole Forest, and to the south are the Old Hills and the dwarven outpost of Hammerfast. With a population of only about two hundred people, most of Nenlast's citizens are fishermen, catching black trout and bass out of Lake Nen and selling their catch across the Nentir Vale.

This tiny human village lies at the east end of Lake Nen. The folk here make a meager living by trading smoked fish to the dwarves of Hammerfast. They also deal with the Tigerclaw barbarians of the Winterbole Forest. When the wild folk choose to trade, they come to Nenlast to barter their pelts and amber for good dwarven metalwork.

It maintains a standing population of approximately 200 citizens year round. The population does not fluctuate from season to season, the warmer months might increase the population somewhat due to kinfolk visiting and such. The settlement sees a small amount of traffic from travelers who usually stop at the Black trout Inn but shortly after are moving on, and is used more as a crossroads than anything else.

The settlement is governed by Lord Mayor Thure Karn. The settlement has no real standing miltia, only a few locals "former adventurers" that casually keep watch over the settlement, and Nenlast has seen no trouble in a very long time. Their are a few shops and stores located here as well as the Black Trout Inn "which serves some of the finest food in the region" .

Farming and fishing are the primary source of income for Nenlast although the location does have a smithy which sometimes trades with outside settlements.

Like many small settlements across the Vale, Nenlast has autonomy in how it governs itself, electing its own officials and imparting its own brand of justice. Only when issues go outside their expertise or infringe upon another jurisdiction are they prone to ask for aid or upscale the matter to outside sources.

Nenlast holds frequent festivals, feasts, and fairs throughout the year, including the Forever Nenlast pageant, a competition for the title of "Gem of Nenlast" which is held until the following year when the Forever Nenlast pageant is held again, and also the midsummer Peachiest Pie bake-off is held during this celebration. The festival will also have other random events and contests that change from year to year depending on popularity.

The Forever Nenlast pageant is an annual festival, first held in 101AE. It consists of an interview, a talent show, and an evening wear exhibition. Persons who won in previous years may re-enter in later years to potentially win the title multiple times.

Though the competition is primarily held for residents, those from out of town may also enter; entry is open to all ladies of the vale. Other festivities during this pageant include a presentation of pies during the day, which are also judged in a competition, and a presentation of barbecue and smoked foods at night.

Notable Locations
• Black Trout Inn
• Chapel
• Docks
• Lord Mayor's Office
• Smithy
• Moneychanger's Bank
• Erkar's General Store
• The Drunken Boar
• Benton Stables
• Moon Tower
• Watch House
• Market Square

• Cemetary