Esgaroth upon the Long Lake, also known as Lake-town, is the township of the Lake-men in Wilderland.
The town is constructed entirely of wood and stands upon wooden pillars sunk into the bed of the Long Lake, as a protection against the dragon Smaug, who dwelt nearby in the Lonely Mountain.
It is situated on the west side of the lake, north of the mouth of the Forest River in a calm bay that is formed by the shelter of a rock promontory. A long wooden bridge connects the town to the land, ending in a building, with guards watching over the entrance.
In the middle of Esgaroth the central market-place is located, which is a round pool connected to the lake by a tunnel. The greatest houses of Esgaroth are around this market-place, from which ramps descend to the water. The edge of the town is occupied with quays and, again, ramps, which descended to the water.
Special Features:
- Main vegetation: grassland
- Special units: Earls, Rivermen, Athala Rangers, Dale Cavalry Mercenaries
- Capability to gather local troops when under siege (only AI) |