@TheEdVerse, what can you tell us about Neverwinter’s naval defenses? I don’t believe I’ve ever heard of the city having a navy despite its location on the coast. Thanks!
— Richard Lorenzo (@richlore88) December 5, 2019
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Pre-Spellplague, Neverwinter had a small but very good navy (often replacing ships with bigger and better-armed), hence its victories over Ruathym. The Spellplague and the Sundering destroyed it. Lord Neverember borrowed some of Waterdeep’s ships when he needed… 2)
…shows of force, to buy time to concentrate on rebuilding the docks (and shipyards, and warehouses) for mercantile success. Then he hired mercenaries (ironically, some Ruathym privateers!) to start rebuilding the city's navy. As of 1492 DR, keels have just…#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) December 6, 2019
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…been laid for major warships. Right now, Neverwinter is defended by two secondhand caravel troop ships, four old ex-Waterdhavian (purchased) fast coastal rakers, one of which mainly serves as spare parts for the other three, and one mercenary Ruathym ship 4)
…(the hired 'outlander' naval vessels have been eased out of service, with handsome payoffs and thanks, as the rakers, crewed by citizens of Neverwinter, were eased into service).#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) December 6, 2019
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Whoops, left a crucial word out of the third tweet, there: TWO major warships.#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) December 6, 2019