Xantharl's Keep was a fortified village south of Mirabar. As of 1370 DR, it was home to a population of 475. It was known for its tall stone houses with steep roofs.[3]
Structure[]
As its name suggested, Xantharl's Keep featured a central keep, its surrounding village and a fortified wall.[1]
Government[]
During the late 15th century DR, the keep's lordship was served Narbeck Horn, who in turn reported to the marchion of Mirabar, by means of a sending stone.[1]
Defenses[]
The keep was protected by 150 defenders, over twice the population of the accompanying village.[1]
A number of heavy crossbows were mounted upon its outer wall.[1]
History[]
Some time after the War of the Silver Marches, the Frost giant Kaltivar laid siege to the keep with a small army of goblins, hobgoblins, and ogres equipped with goblin-huckers. The giant used the siege as a ruse while he sent a gang of Bugbears to find and capture the wanted shield dwarf criminal Worvil Forkbeard, who was hiding within the Falling Orc inn.[1]
Notable locations[]
- The Bear and Black Buckler: An inn with beds warmed by bear-pelt covers.[4]
- The Falling Orc: A smoky tavern run by the half-ogre Arzastra.[1]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Christopher Perkins, et al. (September 2016). Storm King's Thunder. Edited by Kim Mohan, Michele Carter. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 114. ISBN 978-0-7869-6600-4.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1993). Volo's Guide to the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 90. ISBN 1-5607-6678-6.
- ↑ slade, et al. (April 1996). “Cities & Civilization”. In James Butler ed. The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier (TSR, Inc.), p. 18. ISBN 0-7869-0391-0.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1993). Volo's Guide to the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 93. ISBN 1-5607-6678-6.