Esmeltaran
City in Amn
Esmeltaran is a large city in central Amn on Lake Esmel, for much of history the realm's capital, famed for its architecture, its resorts and its warm climate.
Elegant villas and resorts line a lake warmed by hot springs, and in the only great city of Amn without winter snow, visitors stroll through mild evenings.
Esmeltaran at a glance
- Type & size
- Large lakeside city; for much of history the capital of Amn, About 21,000 (1370 DR)
- Allegiance & rule
- Allegiance: Amn
- Ruled by: A pasha in name, with the city's three most powerful business interests in real control (1370 DR)
- People & culture
- Humans and halflings
- Key exports & trade
- Hospitality and resorts
- Trade on the Gem Road and the South Road
Overview
Esmeltaran stands on the shore of Lake Esmel in the heart of Amn, named, like the lake, after King Esmel Torlath I, who ordered the city built. For much of Amn's history it was the realm's capital.
Hot springs nearby give it a warmer climate than the rest of Amn: it is the only major city of the realm that never sees winter freezes or snow, and its beautiful buildings and resorts draw wealthy visitors.
In adventures
Esmeltaran is a quieter base in Amn, away from the intrigue of Athkatla, from which a party can explore the lake shores and the hills of central Amn.
At the table
- Fishermen on Lake Esmel have pulled up nets torn by something far larger than any fish.
On the map
Roads from Esmeltaran
- TrademeetBy sea · 99 mi
Nearby places
- TrademeetTown · ~83 mi
- EshpurtaCity · ~84 mi
- PurskulTown · ~126 mi
- CrimmorCity · ~168 mi
- RiatavinTown · ~168 mi
- AsbravnTown · ~212 mi
Distances as the crow flies, measured on our map.