Firesteap Citadel

Firesteap Citadel was a military fortress in the Firesteap Mountains on the eastern side of the Lake of Steam under the control of the city-state of Innarlith in the 14th century DR. It was used as a base of operations by Senator Pristoleph when he launched his invasion to overthrow the government of the city-state in 1371 DR. It marked the southern boundary of the territory controlled by Innarlith.

History
Pristoleph, the future Ransar of Innarlith, served as a soldier in the Innarlan military at the citadel in 1334 DR. He operated a brothel with his friend Wenefir, using a prostitute named Nyla and served the officers of the camp. Ptolnec a lieutenant took issue with him and tried to stop him before discovering that his own superior was using the services.

Pristoleph became a wealthy senator and he had ambitions of himself becoming the Ransar of Innarlith. In 1369 DR he purchased the castellan for the castle and took control of it. He then secretly raised an army at the castle which included a large body of Wemic mercenaries from the Shaar to the south. Ransar Salatis became aware of Pristoleph's ambitions and sent a Spirit naga assassin to kill Pristoleph and his wife Phyrea at the citadel. The assassin came to Phyrea's room at night and tried to kill her, but Pristoleph discovered the creature and used his abilities a fire genasi to scorch the assassin, who escaped out of the window.

Pristoleph and his army proceeded to make their assault on the city, which after a year-long siege they took control of in 1371 DR.

Inhabitants

 * Pristoleph
 * Ptolnec
 * Wenefir
 * Nyla
 * Phyrea

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Whisper of Waves
 * Scream of Stone