Built overlooking the Annbild Hrolmir, the settlement of Charda'thrae began as a forge-works for smelting adamantine. For its first century of existence, on a river of lava, it suffered attacks from fire elementals and raids by fire archons on burning skiffs and lava barges crewed by fire giants. Slowly most were brought around, convinced that there was more to gain from trade and partnership than war. As a result, Charda'thrae grew to be a accepted trading hub on a fiery river of trade that stretches for hundred of miles.