Velarius' Hold Keep
The Fortress of Honour
Also known as the Fortress of Honour or The Great Scar Keep, Velarius' Hold is one of a trio of military strongholds located at the northernmost border of Curtana. Velarius' Hold is positioned directly across the Traders' Way on the south ridge of the Scar, guarding the main bridge across the Scar. A symbol of strength, resilience and protection, it is the home of the Scar Watch, a group of Knights tasked with keeping the Fiends that periodically crawl from the Scar at bay and protecting travellers as they cross the Scar Bridge. The Scar Watch (often referred to as the Knights of the Hold) have special permission to operate in their home country of Curtana and within the borders of Duuintriya to the north of the Scar, so that the border can be kept safe in both directions. The Hold is currently ruled by the Knight-Lord Vaeltharin Velarius III, and has been in the hands of the Velarius family for over 1000 years.
The Hold is easily accessible by road from the south, and is the most popular border crossing point between Curtana and Duuintriya. However, the Keep itself is off limits to travellers except with special permission, and the surrounding stronghold village is a harsh place with limited amenities. It is not considered a place suitable for long-term stays unless you are with the Watch. This does not stop people from visiting the stronghold simply to look at the Hold Keep, which stands as something of a testament to Sapient resilience and tenacity. The yearly requests for members of various Mercenary Groups are considered highlights of the careers of many Mercenaries, simply for the fact that few are allowed within the walls of the symbolic Keep.
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