Torre Keep

This is an abandoned fortification located on a small island set on a lake near the southern end of the island of Aldoris. The Torre family occupied the keep for some 70 years after the island was granted to them by the Baron of Gamba. The Torre family derived its income from a operating small copper mine and selling local commodities such as seal skins and salt fish to Karmin merchants. The keep consisted of a large stone tower with a walled compound that included a stable, a blacksmith's shop and a few other small outbuildings. After some 27 year, the copper mine was played out causing the Torre to let go all but a handful of soldiers and servants. The family continued to maintain itself by selling local products until the arrival of the Priestesses of Celyar who allegedly used summoned demons to slaughter the inhabitants of the castle. The witches disdained the idea of living in the castle and instead built a fortified village on the mountainous foreland at the western end of the island.

Purpose / Function

The keep was built as the family stronghold of the Torre family. The location was meant to protect the nearby (now abandoned) copper mine that was the fmailies main source of revenue.

Alterations

Due to lack of maintenance , the roofs of the outbuildings have collapsed, although the stone keep and compound walls remain more or less intact.

Architecture

This is a a plain stone structure built to be effectively defended by a small gairrion.

History

The long-time home of the Torre family, this keep was abandoned after it was successfully attacked by the witches now known as the Coven of Aldoris.

Type

Keep

Parent Location

Aldoris

Owner

Lissiya Varriya Elna-Merkhana

Owning Organization

Coven of Aldoris