Post by DM Leverage on Apr 7, 2011 5:44:21 GMT -5
Citadel Yaunoroth
Citadel Yaunoroth was constructed in response to growing concerns about the orc invasions that were plaguing the dwarves of the North. The fortress served as Ammarindar's southern bastion, and it was never attacked until the hordes of Ascalhorn stormed the kingdom.
One of the key battles of Ammarindar occurred at Citadel Yaunoroth. The defenders, led by Princess Olmma, the sister of Queen Helmma, were clearly over matched, but their sacrifice bought precious time for the dwarves fleeing south to reach safety.
The ruins of this rounded dwarfhold, built into the mountainside overlooking Bleached Bones Pass, incorporate miles of curved, dwarf-sized tunnels that extend throughout the lower Graypeaks. A single rough-hewn tunnel of goblin make connects the lower reaches of Yaunoroth with the mines of Dekanter.
Many Ghosts and other undead creatures still haunt Yaunoroth, walking the tunnels and calling out for their long-dead kin. The spirit of Princess Olmma (LN female shield dwarf ghost, fighter) still commands these troops and can muster them to fight if needed.
Forgotten Realms - Lost empires of Faerun; pg 86
Citadel Yaunoroth was constructed in response to growing concerns about the orc invasions that were plaguing the dwarves of the North. The fortress served as Ammarindar's southern bastion, and it was never attacked until the hordes of Ascalhorn stormed the kingdom.
One of the key battles of Ammarindar occurred at Citadel Yaunoroth. The defenders, led by Princess Olmma, the sister of Queen Helmma, were clearly over matched, but their sacrifice bought precious time for the dwarves fleeing south to reach safety.
The ruins of this rounded dwarfhold, built into the mountainside overlooking Bleached Bones Pass, incorporate miles of curved, dwarf-sized tunnels that extend throughout the lower Graypeaks. A single rough-hewn tunnel of goblin make connects the lower reaches of Yaunoroth with the mines of Dekanter.
Many Ghosts and other undead creatures still haunt Yaunoroth, walking the tunnels and calling out for their long-dead kin. The spirit of Princess Olmma (LN female shield dwarf ghost, fighter) still commands these troops and can muster them to fight if needed.
Forgotten Realms - Lost empires of Faerun; pg 86