Aglarond was a magocratic state in the southwestern-most part of the Unapproachable East with its capital at Veltalar. Most of its land was covered by the Yuirwood. Filled with magic and mystery, it was ruled by one of the most potent spellcasters of the Realms: the Simbul, until 1425 DR, the Year of Seven Sisters, and as of 1475 DR was ruled by fifteen Simbarch of Aglarond — arcane spellcasters trained in the Simbul's arts

Aglarond's isolation and its long history of sieges by Thay made the once-trusting Aglarondan people suspicious of outlanders - anyone could be an agent of their hated enemy.

In the old days, piracy was punishable by immediate execution in Aglarond, but after the Pirate Lords helped in the war against the Red Wizards, they were pardoned and are allowed to walk freely in the city.

Once home to a powerful nation of elves, in 1372 DR, the Yuirwood is the site of ancient ruins of unknown power and origin. It is located in the center of the nation of Aglarond, and is populated by (wild)elves, Half-elves and other fey.

 

Culture

Aglarondan society was dominated by two primary principles. First, Aglarond was a land of magic, steeped in the teachings of the Simbul, one of Mystra's Chosen. Additionally, Aglarond was the only known state in Faerûn to possess a demographically significant half-elven population, which traditionally played a large part in local affairs. Aglarond also had a traditional rivalry with their neighbors in Thay, whom Aglarondans distrusted deeply.

 

Religion

There were few temples and holy sites in Aglarond, none of which were large. Some people worshiped regularly and others were content to show signs of faith in their own manner. Aglarondans believed that the prosperity of their land was a sign that the gods favored them. Amongst the humans, the farmers tended to worship Chauntea and the seafarers Valkur and Selûne. Half-elves often venerated Mielikki, Silvanus, the Seldarine, or other human deities, depending on their profession or beliefs. The Yuir elves used to worship their own pantheon of gods who were assumed to have disappeared with the downfall of the Yuirwood.