Hrad Steck

Part of Settlements of Juhnvechteya
Hrad Šteck is a large castle located in Karred, along the Erendflus river, about halfway between Samospeze and Arryet along the highway. Due to its large size, it is the traditional location of the Hetzbukarn, the Joran assembly of nobility, clergy and peasantry, where issues facing the country at large are discussed. 
=== History ===
Hrad Šteck was originally built by the Toreloj family in the 280s, to display their power and wealth, it was made the location of the Hetzbukarn in 301 by Duke Geralt of Loren, who recognized its size as capable of holding the vast number of attendees. And so it went, for the next few decades, being used for the Hetzbukarn, and slowly being expanded throughout the years. 
During the Latter Anarchy, the castle would be besieged several times, it’s strategic and symbolic importance apparent to all contenders for the Silver Seat. It was finally captured by Johazlos an Taepe in 438, which provided the young lord with the legitimacy he needed to lay a claim to the Seat. 
Following Johazlos’ ultimate victory in the war of succession, and the end of the Anarchy, he would hold one Hetzbukarn at Šteck, before moving it permanently to Pečka, which had larger facilities more suited to the large number of people in attendance. 
Hrad Šteck would be sold in 543 by Konrad the Flaccid, Duke of Joraje, in order to pay for his family’s debts. The castle would be bought by the House of Resenberk of Pisksao, though would quickly change hands numerous times. By the early 600s, it would be owned by the Filišz family, who would swear loyalty to Albrecht an Taepe during the War of Joran Succession.
==== The Cleric’s Plot ====
Breaking Taepe tradition, Albrecht would host a Hetzbukarn at Šteck in 618. However, this diet ended when a massive explosion rocked the castle, destroying most of the keep, large swathes of the surrounding buildings, and parts of the wall. 
Duke Albrecht would survive with minor injuries, though many attendees did not, such as Lanselm, Bishop of Oraun, Gifroy van Hüghts, and Gereslaf of Hôrak. While many theories quickly sprung up about the attack, it was discovered that the plot was carried out by a Böhmist cleric on behalf of Honza of Hôrak, in order to accomplish his own political aims. This would cause Albrecht to embark on the Harrowing of Hlucy.
=== Present state of Šteck ===
The hrad sustained significant damage in the attack. The keep is in ruins, and the majority of the inner bailey is heavily damaged. The damage is so extensive that the castle is no longer a viable defensive position, and will need significant repairs before it can be considered such again