Little+Droaam

"Little Droaam" is a neighborhood in Wroat, the capital of Breland, located on the north bank of the Howling River, near the Northwest Gates.

Only a few square blocks in size, the neighborhood was once a quiet area, with a mix of residences and crafters' workshops. At the end of the Last War, mercenaries from Droaam who had been hired by Breland settled in Wroat rather than make the long journey to their homeland. Some also asked for asylum, claming they would be killed if they returned. House Tharashk, which had facilitated their hiring, agreed to pay the kingdom a stipend to offset the resettlement costs for these monstrous humanoids.

Although the actual number of Droaamites in Wroat is fewer than 300, by concentrating in one neighborhood they have become a considerable force to be reckoned with, dominating the native population of Humans, Gnomes, Halflings and Dwarves. The vast majority of the Droaamites are Orcs, Gnolls and several Ogres, but a handful of other creatures have also been sighted, including Trolls and Gargoyles. Wroat's Watch avoids the neighborhood entirely, leaving law enforcement in the hands of the new residents.

In late 997 and early 998 YK came reports that the Sharn-based criminal organization Daask (made up of monstrous humanoids from Droaam) had established itself in Wroat, and that Little Droaam was increasingly reliant on Daask gangbangers for protection and keeping order. The King's Citadel is greatly concerned about this, but with the illness of King Boranel and the threats posed by Darguun have had no chance to deal with it.

//Update, 13-14 Olarune 998 YK//

In the aftermath of another attack on a group of heroes by Gnolls and Gargoyles, the Kings' Citadel was forced to mount a crackdown on Little Droaam. Scores of Watch officers, led by Citadel agents and supported by at least a platoon of Brelish Army regulars, swept the neighborhood for weapons, illegal activities and individuals with outstanding warrants from Breland or the Sentinel Marshals.