Redhold

Redhold is a foreboding tower perched among the foothills of the Clouded Crags at the northern edge of the Mavan Gap, overlooking the rocky wilderness of eastern Teros Major.
Isolated and far from the reach of the Peacekeepers, it is held by Lord Daswar Valith, an unyielding figure who answers to no one but himself. The tower’s reddish stone walls, from which it takes its name, are streaked with age and exposure to the elements, blending seamlessly into the surrounding crags. From this vantage point, Valith watches over the highlands with a mix of vigilance and disdain, ruling his domain with a ruthless hand.
Built decades ago by Valith’s ancestors as a watchtower and refuge against the dangers of the Mavan Gap, Redhold now serves as a base of operations for Valith’s own brand of lawlessness. His small retinue of followers includes a handful of hardened mercenaries and loyal retainers who patrol the treacherous passes of the Gap and keep an eye on the few travellers and traders brave enough to venture into this desolate region.
With no nearby settlements save the distant town of Mavan, Redhold remains almost entirely cut off from civilisation. This isolation has allowed Lord Valith to consolidate his power and run the tower as he sees fit, imposing harsh levies on the few nomads and herders who cross his path. His men have also been known to launch occasional raids against those traversing the Gap, seizing goods and demanding tribute from any who pass through his territory.
Valith’s influence extends along the secluded ridges and hidden paths that weave through the Mavan Gap, and it is said he knows every trail and secret passage in the region. Any attempt to challenge his hold on the territory would be met with swift retribution, as Valith is rumoured to have struck a bargain with a local pack of wolves that roam the highlands. These beasts are seen as both pets and guards, their howls echoing across the rocks as a chilling warning to any who would oppose him.

Type

Castle