Neverwinter, also known as the City of Skilled Hands and the Jewel of the North, is a bustling, cultured, and cosmopolitan city-state in northwest Faerûn. Neverwinter is regarded by Volo as the most cosmopolitan and civilized city in all of Faerûn. The city is a member in good standing of the Lords' Alliance. Known for its craftsfolk and gardeners, the city's multi-colored-glass lamps, precision water clocks, exquisite jewelry, and magnificent gardens ensure the warm winters are colorful and the summers are rich with fresh fruit.