Forgotten Realms

Purskul, located along the Esmel River in Amn, stands as a once-thriving metropolis, its population having surged to a significant size by the late 14th century. This prosperous trade city acts as a crucial intersection between major land and river trade routes, historically lending it considerable commercial importance. Notably, Purskul is the origin of the monks of the Dark Moon, marked by a stone monolith dedicated to their order, and also houses a temple honoring Chauntea, the goddess of agriculture. However, recent times have brought hardship to Purskul, as a devastating plague has swept through the city, casting a pall over its former prosperity and necessitating a grim, permanent bonfire in the market square to deal with the deceased. The city also harbors a notable half-orc population, a legacy stemming from captured orcs forced into Amn's service centuries prior.