Warbobury Fortress Keep
Purpose / Function
Reason for Construction:
Anticipation. Aggression from somewhere was expected.Design
Design Theme:
Glory. Prestige and triumph.Entries
Alternate Entry:
None. There are no alternate entries into the fortress.Raised Entrance:
Stairs lead to an upper-floor entry, wrapping around the structure, if necessary.Entry Defenses:
DrawbridgeDenizens
Residents:
Original. The original residents, their descendants, or successors are in residence. This might be the person responsible for building the fortress and/or their family, or the people they stationed there (or their descendants/successors).Resident Relations:
Favored Guard. A member of the guard is being shown preferential treatment by the resident(s).Resident Hobbies:
Knitting/SewingResident Attitude:
Happy. The residents like the fortress, or are pleased with their situation (or both). Things are good and spirits are up.Current Issue:
Stolen Goods. Some of the food and/or supplies have been swiped.Issue Severity:
Tough. The issue is causing notable hardship, or inconvenience, that is affecting those dealing with it.Contents & Furnishings
Garrison Size:
Large. The garrison’s size is substantial, and is more than enough to keep the fortress well-defended at all times. Guards are able to stay well-rested.Garrison Equipment:
Standard. Guards are equipped with standard kit, and have a dedicated training area with basic practice equipment (simple targets, poles for combat dummies, etc.).ROOMS:
Guard Bunks
2 Bedrooms:
- Area designated for resting, containing a bed or beds.
Kitchen:
- Area for cooking and food preparation.
Chapel:
- Area designated for worship, meditation, or spiritual instruction.
Cell:
- Holding area for prisoner(s).
2 Stables:
- Houses mounts for residents and visitors. (attached to the outer wall of the keep)
Dining and Receiving.
- General area with tables, as well as benches and/or chairs.
Closet.
- Storage for clothing.
Library:
- Area for records, books, and/or study.
Furnishings:
Good. Most of the contents of the keep are of decent quality, or in good condition, and some may be excellent or in fine condition.Special Properties
Oddities:
Missing Things. Small, miscellaneous items seem to go missing without notice. Simple absentmindedness surely can’t account for everything...Architecture
Condition:
Strong. The fortress is well-maintained and presents no obvious vulnerabilities. If the fortress is of a significant enough age, doors, timbers, fixings or other elements may have been added, updated, or replaced. It is likely kept relatively clean. If under construction, the fortress is very nearly complete, perhaps waiting on some superficial or decorative elements, and completion is likely within the month. The residents are able to live comfortably.Expense:
Moderate. The fortress was built with a medium budget, perhaps allowing for a small comfort or two.Primary Building Material:
Stone. Rough-cut or smoothed and shaped, typically built on and around a timber frame and mortared together.Resource Origin:
Locally Made/Harvested [Preserved Surroundings]. Building materials were sourced from the site of the structure itself, and from nearby areas, but sustainably, without depleting any harvesting locations.Defenses
FORTIFIED KEEP:
Shape:
Box. A square or rectangular keep maximizes internal space and is easier to construct. Furnishing, outfitting and decorating straight walls is considerably simpler.Size:
Very LargeExterior Wall Thickness:
2.5 ft. (1/2 a square)History
History:
Previous Residents. Someone of note lived here before the fortress was built.Special Feature:
- Catastrophic Event. The structure was the site of a terrible or tragic incident.
- Betrayal. A significant trust was broken here.
Founding Date
Recent. The fortress was completed between 20 and 100 years ago.
Type
Fortress
Parent Location
Environmental Effects
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