This sleepy frontier town was the site of the ancient Phandelver's Pact, a partnership between a group of dwarves, gnomes, and humans that counted many skilled miners, smiths, and wizards among their midst. Old Phandalin was ultimately destroyed during the same orc raids that caused Wave Echo Cave to be lost to the ages.
The town has seen a revival in recent years as a stopping point along the Triboar Trail between Neverwinter and Triboar. More significantly, The Rockseekers have sought to revitalize the town after their rediscovery of Wave Echo Cave.
The Heroes of Phandalin saved the town from the Redbrands, and ensured its future by helping Gundren Rockseeker reclaim Wave Echo Cave from The Black Spider's Network. For their efforts, they received a 10% share of the mine's profits from Gundren, and the deed to Tresendar Manor from newly elected Mayor Sildar Hallwinter.