Dragonspear Castle

Dragonspear Castle is a ruined castle on the edge of the High Moor in Western Faerûn. The castle, once the home of famed dwarven adventurer Daeros Dragonspear, contains both a portal to a hellish dimension and a passage to the Underdark and has for years been a launching point for raids by evil monsters and marauders. A subterranean river runs below the castle, which contains a detour to the Fountain of Nepenthe, a portal that attracts deceased souls and takes them to the Fugue Plane. About a decade ago, a concentrated effort by local municipalities including Daggerford, Waterdeep, and Baldur's Gate finally cleaned the castle out for good. A shrine to Tempus is now the distinguishing feature of the stronghold, as the army that has remained at Dragonspear now works to protect the castle from invading creatures.

According to legend, Daeros befriended a copper dragon and built his keep around him in mutual protection. Daeros was often seen riding his dragon friend while carrying a 40-foot long spear (hence the castle's name). The castle expanded to include several dwellings inside its walls, and a small dwarven village sprouted. Unfortunately, the dragon's hoard was coveted by outsiders, and a southern wizard's manipulations led to the creation of the planar portal, the death of Daeros and the dragon, and the ransacking of the castle. Hordes of monsters took over the fortress and for years until the recent cleansing. The magical gate has been sealed, but many expect it to open again at any time.

Physically, the castle is in shambles. Most of the walls have been destroyed and the skeletal remains of a dragon (either the original copper of one of many that attempted to claim its horde) still lies sprawled in the remains. An underground river flows nearby, although its waters are treacherous.

Adventurers still make treks to Castle Dragonspear, usually starting out from the nearby Way Inn. They are welcomed with open arms by the local garrison, who is always looking for reinforcements in holding back the tide of underground hordes and invaders from the High Moor. Many cities in the area look to rebuild the castle, while some evil organizations have their eye on it as a base.

Position
Dragonspear Castle is found in Sword Coast region, in West Faerûn.
 * To the south of Waterdeep.
 * Set up a trio of the a Dossi, on the western edge of the High Moor to the east of Trade Way
 * 200 miles south of Daggerford.

Timeline

 * DR 1256 : Dragonspear Castle and built by Daeros Dragonspear, Above The Lair of the Halatathlaer a Copper Dragon.


 * DR 1290 : Daeros Dragonspear is killed by the forces of Calas Note:, nuts Daeros who have static killed "about 60 winters ago" from DR 1357, "Forces of evil wizard Calas" the forces of Daeros Dragonspear are overwealmed and Dragonspear Castle


 * DR 1354: In response to Gate on Nine Hells, the forces of Waterdeep and are raised and in Other Areas Sent to clear the  Devilish forces spits back from Dragonspear Castle.


 * DR 1356:Hammer - the forces of Waterdeep besieged and then burnt to Dragonspear Castle . Tarsakh - Fighting continues around the area of Dragonspear Castle. . Festiva Moonl - The armies camped around a Dragonspear Castle report more demons.


 * DR 1357: a small shrine is set by the Priests of Tempus Within the walls of Dragonspear Castle.