Castle Krag

Castle Krag was a ruined castle located in Shadowdale in the Dalelands, which changed hands many times over its history.

History
Castle Krag was originally built by the drow, but fell into ruin and was used as a rural hideout for bandits in the region. When the Zhentarim agent Jyordhan became Lord of Shadowdale in 1339 DR, he intended for it to be reconstructed into a fortress to rival Darkhold. Due to a lack of resources and resistance in the Dales, the castle was rebuilt on a much smaller scale and used as a secret base for Zhent operations. Shadowdale was eventually freed from his rule and Castle Krag fell shortly after, becoming another unclaimed semi-ruin.

In 1357 DR, the priest of Gond Gharri left Tilverton and worked with the Knights of Myth Drannor, who helped set him up in Castle Krag with a group of loyal Gondar acolytes. He administered it as the local priesthood of the faith, while also using these acolytes as a spy network in the region.

The fortification was eventually set alight and razed by followers of Mane's Band, and as of 1367 DR lay in ruins except for a single tower, with the surrounding area having become overgrown by briar and other undergrowth.

Around 1372 DR, the folk of Shadowdale were once again reminded of Castle Krag's existence when an unknown party repaired the fort's old siege engines and began launching boulders randomly into the nearby farmer's fields.