AT A GLANCE: The Citadel of the Raven 
is a large, well-protected chain of interconnected 
fortresses of the Dragonspine mountains, its 
multiple towers under the control of 
Zhentil Keep.

ELMINSTER'S NOTES: The Citadel of 
the Raven was A ruined series of fortresses 
from a long-forgotten kingdom, 
rebuilt by the combined forces of the 
Moonsea cities of Yulash, Zhentil Keep, 
Melvaunt, Thentia, Hillsfar, and 
Mulmaster.  Staffed by combined 
forces of these cities (and by groups of 
adventurers as well), the fortress 
repulsed many maajor attacks by organized 
groups of ogres over the 80 
years of its existence. 

A few winters back, through a combination 
of bribery, threats, and shows of 
force, Zhentil Keep has come into control 
of the Citadel, expelling all other 
forces (see KNIGHTS OF THE NORTH) 
and raising the banner of the Zhentarim 
in place of the Raven of the North.

GAME INFORMATION: The Citadel of 
the Ravcen is in reality a chain of fortresses 
connected by walled passageways 
and secret paths.  The chain 
stretches for some 10 miles, and can 
house a large number of troops.

The Citadel is currently the major 
military outpost of the forces of Zhentil 
Keep, as well as a prison for its political 
prisoners.  The forces of the Citadel 
hold little political power within the 
organizations of the Zhentarim, and a 
posting here is regarded as a punishment 
for internal feuding.  The Citadel is 
armed by: 

2000	Men-At-Arms suited in chain and wielding medium bows and swords
200	Horsemen, in plate armor and similar barding with lance<x> and long sword
50	level 3 commanders
1	Lord Kandar Milinal (10th level Lord, commander of the army)

In addition, the Citadel is often the wintering ground for mercs in the employ of Zhentil Keep.

In addition, the Citadel is often the wintering 
ground for mercs in the 
employ of Zhentil Keep. 

Several members of the Zhentarim 
Network may be present as well, and 
Sememmon the Wizard (12th level) 
makes his home here.  

The battlements of the Citadel of the 
Raven face outwards, north && east, 
but are very strong to the west && 
south as well.  Should the ciites of the 
Moonsea fall to outside force, this is the 
bolt-hole planned by the Zhentarim and 
other evil creatures.