Citadel Rashemar

Citadel Rashemar was a ruined keep in the Sunrise Mountains in east Rashemen. It began as a ring-shaped fortress until it was besieged by the Tuigan Horde and although the horde was conquered, the village was never rebuilt.

"The easterners destroyed it – the horse people that call themselves the Tuigan. They smashed the castle and slew everyone in it...We defeated them, but nothing can restore our fortress, or the lives of those who perished there. We have not returned, and have left the caste to the beasts and fell creatures."

- The guide Ygsvar to Sigurd.

Description
The citadel comprised a central keep that was encircled by a great stone wall, that was some in diameter. The outer walls of the fortress were dotted with a number of tall towers that held strong wards that protected them from long-range magic. The central keep was connected to the towers on the outer walls by means of underground passages.

The ruined stonework of the citadel was later rearranged by the monstrous creatures that made it their lair. Rubble was formed into crude structures that allowed for easier movement of the goblinoid war bands, though some were large enough for even an ogre.

Geography
The fortress was located amongst the northern slopes of Rashemen's High Country.

Government
As of its final year standing as a fortress of Rashemen, the citadel was ruled by Lord Yegar.

After its destruction, the ruins were claimed by the durthan Chaul, a powerful annis hag and great foe of the Wychlaran.

History
In the, the citadel was overrun by the Grand Army of the Tuigan when they invaded the nation of Rashemen. While main invasion force continued deeper into the country, they left behind 5,000 attackers to lay siege to the citadel. The defending troops held out for three months into the following year, but finally succumbed to the besiegers. The horde slew everyone that remained inside the fortress, leveling all its walls and buildings.

After the citadel's destruction, raiders from the High Country went unimpeded in their efforts to ransack and loot villages in eastern Rashemen.

Rumors & Legends
Circa the mid–14 century DR, local rumors spoke to fantastic treasures that could be found within the depths of the ruined citadel, along with the helpless spirits that roamed without purpose.

Inhabitants
During its glory days, Citadel Rashemaar was home to the great army of the Rashemaar. These fierce warriors acted as the protectors of the stretch of the Golden Way that passed through the nation.

The upper ruins of citadel later became infested by goblin minions and their monstrous spider mounts, while the lower levels were claimed by Chaul and her Luthic-worshipping half-orc lieutenant Durakh Haan.

Notable Inhabitants

 * Dendurg Two-Axe, the ogre bodyguard of Chaul.
 * Vorshk the Worm, a powerful goblin spellcaster.