The Opportunity of a Lifetime
A small settlement grew upon the hill where the portal stood. Named Daring Heights as tribute to the nature of its people (or perhaps, as a subtle compliment to entice people to reside there), the town expanded quickly. This was helped by the fertile farmland in the surrounding hills and wide opportunities for trade with the many peoples of Kantas. This afforded cobbled streets and stone houses, not to mention the various temples, inns and government buildings that crowd the hill now. As a result, Daring Heights could easily be mistaken for a much older town than it is. But this wealth also brought with it political subterfuge, a thriving criminal underworld and dangerous external threats. The face of Daring is ever changing as the city expands and ages. Various events have effected its layout, including two invasions that left the town partially in ruin, though it has been rebuilt and more since then. Although a place of relative safety for adventurers in Kantas, Daring Heights has more than its fair share of secrets to discover and battles to wage. The powers that be know that control of Daring means control of Faerûn's access to Kantas (and vice-versa) and the struggle for that control is only just beginning.
Government
Formerly operated by Mayor Willum Daffles, founder of Daring Heights, in his absence a council has been formed to deal with the day-to-day matters of the town. Made up of 9 senior members of the town, it has only been in operation for a a little over a year, and so many of its details (like how a new member might be chosen) have yet to be formalised. The intention was to give representation to the main political forces in Daring - the Merchants, the Citizens and the Wardens (their collective name for the guards and the adventurers). However, during the initial forming of the council, while many seats were easily decided upon, notably the adventurers were offered a seat but were unable to decide on a single person who they would trust to represent them. As such, the current membership of the council is as follows:
Merchant Seats
Lady Saria Underwood, lawyer
Jean Auber, representing the Noble House of Auber
Mavis Thovian, fashionista
Citizen Seats
Archmage Aurelia Archselon
Vacant Seat (Samed Mirass, blacksmith - deceased)
Vacant Seat (Rholor Vuzekh, High Diviner of the Church of Selune, now an Angel)
Warden Seats
Commander Kegotta Mire of Daring First
Captain Balto Thundercog of the city watch
Cecil, representing the adventurer community
Defences
The current defences of Daring Heights are greatly increased from what they originally were. Having to retake the city from orcish invaders and dragon-riding githyanki has encouraged an investment in a permanent military presence. Fort Daring sits in the north of town, home to the armed forces known as Daring First.