Stonegate Fortress

a massive stone stronghold nestled in the heart of the Dwarven Mountains. Place of the first and second Sieges of Stonegate Fortress during the Dwarven-Orcish Wars. home of the Stonegate Fortress Defense Committee and Mage Guild of Luminous Arcana

Purpose / Function

Defensive stronghold, seat of power, and hub of magical learning.

Alterations

Over the years, additional watchtowers and magical barriers have been added to bolster the fortress's defenses.

Architecture

Dwarven stone architecture with intricate carvings, thick walls, and towering battlements. The fortress is made primarily of gray mountain stone, with doors and windows adorned with bronze and gold accents.

Defenses

Thick stone walls, arrow slits, magical barriers, watchtowers with ballistae, and a moat filled with protective runes.

History

Constructed 450 years ago, Stonegate Fortress has been a symbol of Dwarven might and resilience. It has withstood two major sieges during the Dwarven-Orcish Wars and has been a center of magical learning with the Mage Guild of Luminous Arcana establishing its base there.

Tourism

While primarily a military and magical hub, the fortress attracts scholars and adventurers keen on learning about its history and the magical arts. Nearby inns and taverns cater to these visitors, offering tales of the fortress's past battles and mysteries.

Founding Date

450 years ago

Alternative Names

The Stone Bastion

Type

Fortress

Parent Location

Black Mountain

Included Locations

• Mage Guild Tower of Stonegate Fortress

Owning Organization

Stonegate Fortress Defense Committee

Contested By

• Orc Tribes of the East

Characters in Location

• Hilda Hammerstrike

Related Historical Events

• 3612
  The Siege of Stonegate Fortress