Grove of the Fallen (GROWV (of the) FOHL-en)

The Grove of the Fallen

The Grove of the Fallen is a solemn and sacred place nestled deep in the woodlands of northeastern Soldatenreich. Located within that serene and secluded forest, this hallowed grove serves as a memorial to the soldaten who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the Reich. It is a place of reverence and remembrance, where the fallen heroes of the Soldatenreich find eternal rest.
As one approaches the Grove of the Fallen, a sense of tranquility pervades the air. Sunlight filters through the dying canopy of ancient trees, casting dappled shadows on the ground below. The ground is carpeted with a bed of moss, muffling footsteps and creating an atmosphere of reverence and solemnity.
Within the beautified garden, a central clearing opens up, revealing a majestic monument. The monument—a soldat clad in a flowing greatcoat, tunic, trousers and Stahlhelm— stands tall and proud, crafted from weathered stone and adorned with intricate engravings of the Coat of Arms of the Reich. It serves as a focal point for visitors, drawing their gaze and capturing their attention.

Surrounding the monument are rows upon rows of simple yet dignified gravestones, each bearing the name, rank, and date of the fallen soldier's sacrifice. The Grove of the Fallen is a place of pilgrimage and contemplation. Visitors, both civilians and soldiers alike, come to pay their respects and honor the memory of those who have fallen. The atmosphere is one of reverence and quiet reflection, with hushed whispers and the occasional sound of a soldier's boots breaking the stillness. Sometimes, a soldier visiting a fallen comrade will stand before their tombstone and give a silent salute.
Throughout the grove, there are smaller memorials, plaques, and inscriptions dedicated to specific battles or units, further immortalizing the bravery and sacrifice of the fallen. Flower offerings, wreaths, and tokens of remembrance are often placed at the gravesites, symbolizing the eternal gratitude and respect of the Soldatenreich for its fallen heroes.

The Grove of the Fallen is where the Soldatenreich's dead are buried. This is a hallowed site with an air of reverence seeping from its very ground. The Grove rests on the grounds of the former National Park of Thuringia.

Year Built: 2255
Number of graves (allotted): 7,700
Number of graves (in use): 6,150
Visitors per year: 13,000

Type

Natural Wonder

Parent Location

Grove of the Fallen

Included Locations

• Grove of the Fallen

Owner

Soldatenkönig Vereiner