Editing Regions of the Vale (section)

== Cities ==

'''Nenlast'''

Located on the shore of Lake Nen and within sight of the Winterbole Forest, Nenlast is dominated by woodwalker goblins and forest gnomes, with a substantial whisper gnome minority. The city has a handful of semi-permanent elven residents, and it is by far the best place in the Vale to be if you want to meet a real elf. Fish from Lake Nen and lumber from the Winterbole are the primary products, and it acts as an important trading hub between Hammerfast and the elves.

'''Hammerfast'''

In the shadow of the Dawnforge Mountains lies Hammerfast, a city of rock gnomes and stout halflings. Canidas kobolds are common here as well. It is the site of the famous Fiveleague House, a large and historic inn where the original Fivefold League was signed. The primary trade of Hammerfast is in mineral wealth: stone and iron from the mountains, as well as gold and silver. The horned Min are a constant presence, though they mostly leave the city alone; the legendary Dragon is more worrisome.

'''Harkenwold'''

Surrounded on three sides by the Harken Forest, Harkenwold is a town of goblins and halflings, with a few odd gnome and kobold residents. The people of Harkenwold are more warlike than most Valefolk, ready to deal with marauding displacer beasts, hostile fey, and Min bandits. Lumber and hunting are the primary trades; at times, scientific expeditions set out for the depths of the Harken Forest to study the mysterious ruins found therein. Some even return.

'''Fallcrest'''

At the heart of the entire Vale, Fallcrest is the largest community and - some say - the most important. An overgrown farming town, it acts as a trade hub for those traveling down the ancient King's Road, and is dominated by wealthy merchants. All the races can be found here, but halflings comprise the majority, and the presence of nearby Kobold Hall leads to a fair few draconis kobolds in town.

'''Winterhaven'''

In the foothills of the Cairngorm Peaks, Winterhaven serves two purposes: it services the many gemstone mines that are found in the area, and it also feeds the Keep on the Shadowfell, the Vale's first line of defense against the orcs of the Stonemarches. Rock gnomes and kobolds are common here, as are wolfblood goblins from the Gardbury Downs. The city sees the occasional elf traveling south from Lake Wintermist on business of their own.