Citadel Felbarr

Citadel Felbarr was originally a dwarven citadel of over 25,000 dwarves that at different times in history belonged to dwarves, humans, orcs, and since 1367 DR once again the dwarves.

The badge of office for the King of Citadel Felbarr was a a simple golden crown adorned with three large sapphires.

Geography
Citadel Felbarr was located at the base of the Rauvin Mountains along the River Redrun, with Silverymoon Pass to the south and Sundabar Vale to the east. A trade route connected Felbarr to Sundabar to the southeast and Beorunna's Well to the northwest beyond the Cold Wood.

Citadel Felbarr had tunnels in the Upper Underdark that connected it to Mithral Hall in the west.

History
In around 1054 DR the dwarves abandoned Citadel Felbarr. The humans of Silverymoon quickly took advantage of this masive citadel and garrisoned it with over 3,000 troops However after a battle lasting many months the citadel was captured in 1104 DR by orcs and renamed Citadel of Many Arrows. It was recaptured by a force of Dwarves in 1367 DR.


 * -1900 DR : Originally a part of Delzoun, Citadel Felbarr was completed.
 * 273 DR : Three dwarf clans from Ammarindar and Citadel Felbarr migrated together to Myth Drannor.
 * 1104 DR : Citadel Felbarr fell into orc hands after the Battle of Many Arrows.
 * 1367 DR : Citadel Felbarr was regained by Emerus Warcrown when King Obould's forces were exhausted after battling another orc tribe led by king Greneir

1479 DR

 * Emerus Warcrown was still king as of 1479 DR.

1486 DR

 * King Emerus Warcrown abdicated his throne and title to join Bruenor Battlehammer on the march to reclaim Gauntlgrym. The king was replaced by Parson Glaive.

Post 1486 DR

 * Some point after Parson Glaive was made king of Citadel Felbarr, the throne was given over to the royal couple, King Morinn and Queen Tithmel, a pair of wise monarchs, who made it a point to rule as equals. Together they gave their support to a group of adventurers to deal with the Fire Giant threat in the old forge of Ironslag, lead by the fire giant ruler, Duke Zalto and his family, after the removal of the Ordening. In return for their efforts fighting the giants, the monarchs of Citadel Felbarr offered to build the adventurers a fortified tower somewhere in the Silver Marches, as well as supply the tower with ten Felbarren dwarf guards.

Relationships
Citadel Fellbarr often traded with Beorunna's Well, Quaervarr, Silverymoon, and Sundabar. It also exchanged caravans with Mithral Hall.

King Warcrown signed the Treaty of Garumn's Gorge with the orc King Obould along with King Bruenor Battlehammer at Mithral Hall.

Places of interest

 * The Hammer : The first gate, comprising of two 40 foot high stone gates, on the path to The Runegate
 * The Anvil : The second gate, comprising of two 30 foot high stone gates, on the path to the Runegate, also where the path crosses the river
 * The Runegate : A pair of stone doors each 20 foot square and 3 feet thick. Covered in 32 deadly runes, these gates are the considered to be the greatest accomplishemnt of the dwarves in the reoccupation of Citadel Felbarr.
 * North Vigil : A defensive area overlooking the path to the Runegate, complete with heavy catapults and ballistae. Competed before the winter of 1372 DR
 * South Vigil : A defensive area overlooking the path to the Runegate, complete with heavy catapults and ballistae.
 * Hall of Ceremony : A high cavern, part natural and part carved, with a large fireplace and the king's throne on a raised dais.
 * Cemetery : The most revered part of the citadel. It was where Clan Warcrown was buried. It always under construction for expansion. The oldest chamber was large with many tunnels and smaller rooms.

Notable inhabitants

 * King Emerus Warcrown.
 * Reginald Roundshield (Brunor Battlehammer reincarnated), 1463 -1479 DR.
 * Reginald Roundshield Sr., Captain of the Guard in 1463 DR, father of Reginald Roundshield.
 * Uween Roundshield, mother of Reginald Roundshield.
 * Parson Glaive, chief cleric and steward-in-waiting in 1463 DR.
 * Murgatroid "Muttonchops" Stonehammer, oldest dwarf in Felbarr in 1472 DR, combat trainer for young dwarflings.
 * Ragged Dain, Reginald Roundshield's mentor, nicknamed for his fighting style leading with his scarred face.
 * Rocky Warcrown, third cousin to the king, twice-removed (1472 DR).
 * Bryunn Argut of the Argut clan.
 * Tallabritches Fellhammer and Mallabritches Fellhammer, twin sisters born in 1460 DR, known as "Fist'n'Fury."
 * Priam Thickbelt.
 * Ognun Leatherbelt, battle commander (1478 DR).
 * Mandarina Dobberbright, cleric (1478 DR).

Novels

 * The Companions