Citadel of Karasch

The Citadel of Karasch is a large brownstone keep in Karasch's Valley. It was created in the Age of the Archmage by the mage Karasch Fellweave. The current lord of the citadel is Arlen Throile.

History
When the citadel was first constructed, the entire valley was not closed off such as it is now, and travel between the citadel and the northern part of Shay-Elliri was common.

After the invasion of the necromancer Mirsch however, and his near success in taking the citadel, the new lady of the citadel Miranda Deltrové, and successor to Falien Stormwind used her magic to seal up the northern pass. Today, there is only one passage into and out of the valley, through the Thelian Mountains.

Grounds and Buildings
The Citadel is surrounded by a thick outer wall which completely enricles the inner courtyard and merges seamlessly with the mountainside. The heart of the Citadel is the Keep, approximately four stories tall, it houses the pilgrims, libraries and various reading rooms required for it's function.

A large tower emerges from the center of the keep, continuing up some fifteen stories high. It is from this tower where the master of the citadel conducts his affairs. He rarely ventures forth from his tower anymore, relying on Reed to handle things below.

Adjoining the keep is a small garrison, where the citadel guards are stationed as well as various pantries, kitchens, stills and forges used by the various scholars in pursuit of their crafts.

The Library
The massive library takes up approximately two thirds of the keep's structure, even descending two storied into the ground. The main library is two stories, with each wall covered in books. Large staircases on wheels and braces can be used to ferry scholars between shelves, with small baskets and guard rails to prevent accidents.

There is a forbidden section of the library, which supposedly houses more of the powerful magic and is not available to the general public. Only the personal invitation of Arlen Throile allows entry.

Noren discovered a secret room, left untouched for years, hidden in a remote corner of the library. Here was collected a large quantity of knowledge and information surrounding Kathax, his rise to power, and the subsequent war.

Lowell Reed
Lowell Reed is the Speaker of the Citadel, the intermediary between the domestic staff, pilgrims and master of the citadel. It is his job to ensure that things in the citadel continue to run smoothly.

Appearance
Lowell is a middle-aged man with short grey hair and a sharp, hawk-like face and he carries himself with an easy, haughty grace. He wears purple velvet robes and an ornate gold amulet with a large emerald in the center.