Krolvorg
High up within the crags of Frimbel lies the ancient citadel of Krolvorg. Who built it is a mystery - they are long gone. Now it is occupied by a warrior band of hobgoblins who stage high altitude warfare against rival bands of hobgoblins upon the other two of the The Three Mountains of Kobjii. This is a century old rivalry and is an ongoing series of skirmishes as small bands attempt to infiltrate the high mountain passes and invade each other's villages. The hobgoblins of Krolvorg hold the ascendancy because of their occupation of the ancient fortress.
The fortress itself is surrounded by a semi-permanent camp. The camp houses most of the non-combatants in the warband and has a somewhat ramshackle appearance. This is because of the predations of the rival groups and the scarcity of decent building materials at altitude. When harsh weather or raids threaten the entire camp retreats to Krolvorg proper.
As with other hobgoblin bands military discipline is strict here and uniforms in the gold colour of Krolvorg and featuring the tower symbol are everywhere. Locals are guarded around all visitors who are not rivals. They question why anyone would want to visit and presume everyone is a spy. Many locals pay visits to Chirt to trade goat meat, venison and other pelts and get other supplies.
Amongst hobgoblin warbands the leader of Krolvorg is also somewhat unique - she is a woman. Bruil is a fierce and determined warrior who has won her position on merit alone. She is both feared and beloved by the hobgoblins of Krolvorg.
Demographics
All hobgoblins. The war band keeps a number of wargs as mounts but, given their unpredctability, these great beasts are kept segregated from the non-combatant population.
Defences
The citadel of Krolvorg is a huge tower, obviously rebuilt and repaired over the ages. This gives it an interesting and eclectic appearance that should not be mistaken for being run-down for the current owners keep it in superb maintenance.
Geography
Krolvorg is reached by the Krolvorg Stairs, a tortuous series of stairs cut and hammered into the side of the mountain. The stairs take all of a day to climb in good weather. They are narrow, with enough room for two abreast at the widest places. A series of pulleys allow for heavier goods to be transported up the stairs, without blocking travel. Each pulley station has a wider platform or outcropping where ravellers often rest, or are forced to camp.
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