Entsteig

Entsteig is mountain town in the Sharval Wilds. Originally home to Corros the Archmage, it has suffered tragedy during his last days and since then. It was for a short time occupied by the vampire Karasu. However, it was recently liberated by the Dawn Treaders, who proceeded to establish their headquarters there.

Of Fire and Ice Arc
Entsteig enjoyed many peaceful years under the rulership of Corros. However,when great forces arose to challenge him, the town was caught in the crossfire. After the archmage is slain by Phage and her oni subject, the security of the town crumbles. Within an hour of the death of Corros, an erinyes strikes at his tower. Within days, the demilich Zultan Kulle is spotted wandering the streets. Shortly after, a trio of Flinds brings swift death the town gates.Luckily, the Dawn Treaders weren't far away at any of these points and came to the rescue, even though they were met with mixed reception by the townsfolk.

The Wings of Death Arc
Karasu the vampire had moved into the town by this point, forcing the residents into servitude to him and his minions. Fortunately the Dawn Treaders decided to visit and dispatched and captured Phage during this time. While Karasu was away, they set up shop in his tower, formerly belonging to Corros, and Alodel Erwer cast a series of spells to keep the vampire out and the group burned his coffin. They also cleared the remainder of the monsters from the city and are now active guardians through the guild and its members.

Government
Entsteig is currently run by the Dawn Treaders guild. The guild allows the autonomous workings of the town until a time when they have established a new governing body now that Karasu is no long an immediate threat.

Economy
During the reign of Corros, the town compromised mostly of farmers, unskilled laborers, and a few merchants and artisans. After their enslavement by Karasu, many of the businesses fell into ruins. However, with the guild in charge and in need of everyday services and building, a new influx of currency has come into the area. This has allowed the ravages of the vampire's tyranny to heal. The guild's presence has also encouraged travel into the area by people seeking its service and thus patronizing the renewed local businesses.