West Weng

The town of West Weng was founded almost accidentally in the year 1376 DR, when the Jade Lion Mercenary Group led refugees from the Amnish heartlands away from the capital of Athkatla to establish a new settlement. The original two hundred settlers created a modest place by Lake Weng. Sadly, the town (and its original populace) were razed to the ground by Laharl, Son of Dharamon, in what can only be explained as a fit of madness.

It was rebuilt later that year by refugees from the Second Murann War. The effort was led by Hedjtep Kanut, the only original Jade Lion Mercenary to stay behind and aid the ailing nation. At his request (and his gold), a temple to the goddess Selune graces the highest point in the middle of the town, called The House of the Full Moon.

Two large silver statues greet travelers at the front gates - one depicting the Jade Lion Mercenary Group, and one memorializing the original townspeople. It is an interesting point of discussion to note that the figure of Laharl is the only one kneeling in the Jade Lion Mercenary Group statue. While the other five members are depicted smiling, swords and staves at the ready, Laharal's hands are locked in prayer, shadowing a slight frown.

The largest inn in the town is called the Moon's Eyes Tavern. The population is currently around 750. West Weng contains no other temples or shrines, but it does have a blossoming merchant district where Athkatlan merchants barter with the farmers and miners.

Until his recent disappearance, Hedjtep guided the townsfolk in day-to-day administrative tasks. In his absence, it has fallen to next senior cleric of Selune, a man by the name of Ja'rod Mecet.