Westgate

Westgate 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

Westgate is a seedy and squalid metropolis with a history in piracy, powerful crime syndicates, and nameless vampiric crime-lords. It thrives on black-market trade and corruption, and is perhaps one of the most sordid cities in all of Faerûn. The legacy of scoundrels and spies is found in every alley, and danger lurks for the unprepared in every corner. Despite this, it is the largest and most powerful city on the Dragon Coast, and probably the oldest, richest and most corrupt port on the Sea of Fallen Stars. It received the nickname 'Gateway to the West' from its role as the Inner Sea's most prolific port city.

Geographical Context & Strategic Significance

Region: Kingdom of Cormyr
Classification: Major City / Regional Capital
Cartographic Position: Approximately 57.2% East, 74.7% 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, Westgate plays an active role in regional supply chains, troop movements, and frontier reconnaissance.