House Onifnechi
The ancient house of Onifnechi settled in this area when the first humans began steeling this area, and the history of this fortress is as also theirs. Through ages of grandeur and despair, they have endured, their legacy remaining one of stern reslilience. As the oldest continuing noble house in the human world, the Onifnechi name is widely known and respected, despite them not being particularly wealthy or politically powerful.
Nestled between two mountains, the fortress stands as a silent guardian, its walls a moment to centuries of strategic fortification. Along the single narrow road that winds through the steep foothills of the black mountains, multiple tall walls, each with thick gates, create a formidable barricade for would-be invaders.
The Fortress
Behind the fortress, lies a fertile mountain valley, and through it, running a mountain river. This fertile farmland ensures the fortress's self-sufficiency, even in the most dire of times. feeding their people through countless sieges, allowing the nobles of Onifnechi to retreat into the safety of their halls while the world raged outside.
History
During the violence and termoil of the blood wars, Onifnechi Fortress stood strong as a bastion against the encroaching vampire hordes. Secure within their walls, the noble house weathered the storm, and thrived. The only credible threat comes from beyond the valley, where the mountains are home to warring orc clans looking to raid the nearby settlement. Yet, even here, the Onifnechi have built formidable fortifications that have withstood the test of time.
Power Projection
From their seat in the mountains, the house of Onifnechi has projected influence over the forests in the lowlands, especially during times of peace and stability. The fortress has witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations, standing as a living testament to the spirit of the house of Onifnechi.
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