Castle Vathar

Castle Vathar was a massive fortress located among the hills east of the Dragonspine Mountains.

Description
It was an ancient edifice that had been continuously improved upon with upgrades and enhancements for centuries.

Geography
The castle lay between hills to the east and the Dragonspine Mountains to the west, alongside a river that connected the Glumpen Swamp with Lake Longreach.

Castle Vathar was the meeting point of the Torath's March trail that led south to the shores of the Moonsea, the Ilinvur Trail that ran northwards to Ilinvur, and the Verdigris Trail that went west to the community of Verdigris.

Travel Distances From Castle Vathar

 * To Phlan -
 * To Verdigris -
 * To Ilinvur -

History
When a massive blizzard inundated the regions surrounding the castle in the, the fortress was able to shelter and care for most of the refugees who were driven out of their lands, caring and keeping them in good order until the storm passed and the weather cleared.

In the, a group of adventurers were dispatched from Phlan to Castle Vathar to investigate barbarian raids in the surrounding villages and other goings-on. They were accompanied on their journey by Ector Brahms, an officer of the Knights of the Black Fist. Upon their arrival they discovered that the folk of the region were fleeing their homes by caravan, seeking shelter within the castle's walls.

Inhabitants
The castle was the base for several famous military garrisons, and also was used as a base by the Knights of the North adventuring company, who were active in the mid–14 century DR.

As of the late 15 century, the castle housed a host of soldiers from the city-state of Phlan.

Appendix

 * Adventures
 * Dungeon #170, "Monument of the Ancients"