Castle Blackfist

Castle Blackfist is a frontier fort in the Shield of Life near the border with Ishta. This whole place is well-organized for security and for defense. In time of need, many civilians will arm and help man the walls, while non-combatants bring ammunition, food, and water to the walls and help the wounded. Sentries are alert. A party of guards patrols the walls irregularly, and a commander checks every half hour to hour. It is very unlikely that persons can enter or leave without being seen, unless magic is used. Within the castle itself, the townspeople are generally law-abiding and honest. Boorishness and ill manners will be frowned upon. If anyone should be caught in a criminal act, the alarm will be sounded instantly. Citizens will try to prevent the escape of any lawbreakers (without sacrificing their lives) until the guard arrives. If met with resistance, the guard will not hesitate to use force, even killing if they must. Those offenders taken prisoner will be locked in the dungeons under the Keep and punished for their crimes.

Purpose / Function

Constructed by the Army of the Shield of Life near Os Gulch to aid in defense of the border with Ishta

Design

1. Drawbridge and Gatehouse 2. Southern Gate Tower 3. Northern Gate Tower 4. Outer Courtyard 5. Stables 6. Watchtower 7. North Tower of the Arcane 8. Chapel 9. Priest’s Chamber 10. Priest’s Office 11. Training Yard 12. Ypolochagois’ Office 13. Lochagos Stingal’s Office 14. Armory 15. Sortie Gate 16. Smithy 17. Inner Gatehouse 18. Inner Courtyard 19. Barracks 20. Barracks 21. Head 22. Cool Pantry 23. Kitchens 24. Kitchen Staff Quarters 25. Laundry 26. Storage 27. Dry Pantry 28. Great Hall 29. Foyer 30. Upper Gatehouse 31. Gate Mechanism 32. Library 33. Hall of Records 34. Scholar Listun’s Quarters 35. Aetius’s Laboratory and Quarters