Dragonturtle Day

Centuries ago, the growing town of Marsember in Cormyr was threatened when a dragon turtle of gargantuan size made its home in the mouth of the nearby Starwater River. The dragon terrorised ships in the Dragonmere, bringing the largest port of Cormyr to a standstill.

Being a dragon, the beast loved treasure, and would demand a toll in order to let a ship through. Most often, a large sum of gold, or other valuables. Anyone unable to pay would have their boat sunk. Sometimes, even if you did pay the toll, it would still capsize the ship for its own amusement.

Desperately, the lord of Marsember offered the remainder of the city's fortune to a group of valiant heroes, so that they may slay the beast and restore the city's economy.

The adventurers came together, and sailed out onto the Dragonmere, searching for the beast. They found it just as it found them, and an epic battle ensued, with the ship, the now famous Blind Basilisk, was sunk.

After a battle hard fought, the heroes were able to slay the beast, saving the future of Marsember. The town went on to become the second largest city in all of Cormyr, and contiues to be known for its strong economy and perpetually busy port.

The dragon's shell now adorns the ceiling in the King's Tower, and the anniversary of its death is celebrated annualy, on Dragonturtle Day.