Shan Black Tower by Alberto Zanini
The Black Tower stands majestically in the heart of the city of Shan, imposing and sinister, many bats have nests in its old stones and this increases its gloom aura.
**External appearance:**
**Dark Stone:** The tower is built of a dark, sturdy stone, which appears to absorb light rather than reflect it. Its dark and imposing appearance dominates the city's skyline, giving it an aura of mystery and authority.
**Imposing structure:** The Black Tower rises several stories high, with thick walls and battlements that give it impressive strength. The windows, few and narrow, are arranged irregularly along the walls, making the building even more imposing and inaccessible.
**Iron doors:** The only visible openings are the entrance doors, made of heavy sheets of wrought iron. Decorated with intricate patterns and reinforced with heavy chains and padlocks, these doors are symbolic of the fortress and inaccessibility of the Dark Tower.
**Interior:**
**Gloomy Atmosphere:** Once you cross the threshold, you find yourself immersed in a gloomy and oppressive atmosphere. The dark, narrow corridors are lit only by flashes of light from torches embedded in the stone walls, creating ghostly shadows that dance along the corridors.
**Interrogation Rooms:** Some floors of the Dark Tower are dedicated to interrogation rooms, where suspects and criminals are interrogated and detained awaiting trial. The walls are lined with rough stone, and the sound of footsteps echoes ominously along the empty corridors.
**Dark Cells:** Prison cells are dark and dank, with stone beds and few basic furnishings. The windows are narrow slits, just enough to let in some light during the day, while at night the darkness is total.
**Commander's Hall:** On the top floor of the tower is the Commander's Hall, where the leader of the Alfanshire Militia and his lieutenants plan operations and hold important meetings. The room is furnished with maps, solid wood tables and ancient armor, and from the windows you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Shan.
**Other Buildings**
**Garrison:** The troops stationed in the city of Shan are housed in these buildings which are located on the sides of the tower.
**Armory:** The militia armory is located in the most protected point of the Black Tower area and is protected day and night by a dense squad of soldiers.
**Stable** The stable contains the mounts necessary for the mounted soldiers to carry out their duties, and also contains the armor for the Horse Guards unit.
The Dark Tower is the hub of power and justice in the city of Shan, an impenetrable fortress that inspires fear and respect in all who see it. As a prison and base for the Alfanshire Militia, it is the symbol of law and order, but also of the darker and more inaccessible side of society.
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