Balost Keep "The Argond"
The home of the Prince of Dol Calantir, the Argond is
an ornate, three-storied, hollow tower forty miles from
Tharbad. The castle takes the shape of an octagon with
slender spires at each corner. Each tower contains six
landings and numerous arrow slits. During happier days,
its dull granite walls were sheathed with copper, and the
Argond is now a most striking hue of green. Built on a
solid outcrop of stone, the Argond lacks a basement.
Defences
200 Noble Militia (S. Ethiron Ereter),
100 Noble Soldiers (S. Degerim Ereter),
50 Royal Army (S. Dagarim Aran)
35 Rangers (S. Feryth Aran),
20 Knights (Requain Hail),
Infrastructure
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance. Elegant marble steps lead up to a sturdy door
forged of High Steel, provided with seventeen deadbolts.
Practically speaking, it is impossible to force this door
without a ram. The entry hall opens on to the
first tower, and the central court yard. Internal defense is
mainly provided by the two dozen murder holes in the
ceiling. 40 guards are on duty at all times.
Guard Barracks. 80 guardsmen sleep here when off
duty.
Entrance Hall. The prime entrance to the interior of
the castle. 12 guards are stationed here. The chamber is
furnished in unusual pastels and paisleys and leads into the main hall. The portraits of former rulers are displayed on the
walls within.
Kitchen & Pantry
Central Courtyard. Finduilas had the ancient tiles
and pools repaired in 1406 T.A. and had themexpanded with herb gardens and topiary.
SECOND FLOOR
Stairs ascend to the Great Hall from the central courtyard. The hall
is primarily a reception area, decorated with the heads of
the many beasts killed by Sixth Prince Minastír as well as paintings collected and painted by Lady Finduilas. The end of the Great Hall is decorated
with the more surreal works painted by Finduilas' father.
Primary Guardroom. The 45 active guards stationed here take watch for the addition 150 men in waiting. splittinf off from the gaurdroom is the armory, several commanders quarters for the captain, castellan, and seargents of the bastion.
Finduilas herself and a Seer in her retinue make use of the Seer's chamber in the North tower, it remains otherwise unused.
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