Arabel

Arabel is a canonical Major City / Regional Capital located in the Kingdom of Cormyr, prominently surveyed on the regional map spanning From Sunset to Sembia.

Overview & Canon History

Arabel is a fortified city standing at an important crossroads and a major trade center. Arabel is a merchant city, primarily known for its jewelry. Other major exports include coal, horses, dry red wine, black beer known as Bitter Black, and cheese. The city is the major source of coal for all of Cormyr, obtaining it from the nearby Gnoll Pass. Several major trading companies have outposts within the city, and the city also has a number of powerful local merchants.

Geographical Context & Strategic Significance

Region: Kingdom of Cormyr
Classification: Major City / Regional Capital
Cartographic Position: Approximately 43.9% East, 39.8% South across the Sunset to Sembia regional survey.
Strategic Trade & Military Role: Standing in the overland corridors connecting the Western Heartlands, the Stormhorn passes, and the merchant ports of the Inner Sea, Arabel plays an active role in regional supply chains, troop movements, and frontier reconnaissance.