 A merchant on the Golden Way by Wayne England | |
| Golden Way | |
| Geographical information | |
| Type | Road |
| Locations on the Golden Way | |
| Settlements on the Golden Way | |
The Golden Way is a road starting in Telflamm, a city in the nation of Thesk along the coast of the Sea of Fallen Stars. It extends eastward, through Phsant, Tammar, and other cities until it reaches the shore between Lake Ashane and Lake Mulsantir. Travelers cross via ferries to Mulsantir in Rashemen. The Golden Way continues through Rashemen and the Endless Wastes (also called Taan) all the way to the empire of Shou Lung in the distant lands of Kara-Tur. It is the primary trade route between the lands of Faerûn and Kara-Tur and the source of Thesk's wealth.[1]
The Golden Way was pioneered by Windyn Balindre in 917 DR[2], a merchant from Impiltur who also founded Telflamm in the process.[3] Trade along the Golden Way was interrupted for a few years by the Tuigan horde until they were defeated at Phsant in 1360 DR by King Azoun IV of Cormyr leading an alliance of nations throughout Faerûn.[4]
Notable locations[]
- Almorel
- Beacon Cairn
- Citadel Rashemar
- Inkar
- Mulsantir
- Ni-Ko Oasis
- Phent
- Phsant
- Tammar
- Telflamm
- Two Stars
- Uzbeg[5]
References[]
- ↑ Richard Baker, Matt Forbeck, Sean K. Reynolds (May 2003). Unapproachable East, p. 172. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-2881-6.
- ↑ Brian R. James and Ed Greenwood (September, 2007). The Grand History of the Realms, p. 109. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Richard Baker, Matt Forbeck, Sean K. Reynolds (May 2003). Unapproachable East, p. 183. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-2881-6.
- ↑ Brian R. James and Ed Greenwood (September, 2007). The Grand History of the Realms, p. 144. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell, Ed Greenwood, Chris Sims (August 2008). Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide, p. 142. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0-7869-4924-3.