Dawn's Bastion
The First Line of Defense Against the Coming Darkness
Purpose / Function
Dawn's Bastion exists as a military stronghold just 2 week's hard march from Shilari. The main force of the Army of Light is stationed here in preparation for a frontal assault from the Ruktari Coalition.
Alterations
The fortress was a massive construction project that took more than 2 years to complete, finishing touches and additions required another 5 years. The largest improvement was shaving away the land around the fortress making it the highest point withing 2 miles radius.
Architecture
Structured after the coastal cities of the Trynnien empire Dawn's Bastion is built upward in tiers creating a maze-like structure climbing towards the summit of this fortress. Built out of gray stone, the keep has 12-foot-thick walls that rise up in tiers with the first being 25 feet above the entrance and 100 feet above the valley floor.
Defenses
The Keep is surrounded by stone walls. 600 trained warriors serve in the keeps defense, and a militia of 6038 can be mustered in case of attack.
History
The Fortress has suffered 1 assault where it stood tall and stopped the attacking army in their tracks. Unable to breach the walls the Ruktari Excursion retreated south.
Founding Date
The Year 200 of the Eon of Light's Grace
Alternative Names
The Bright Bulwark, The Torch in Darkness
Type
Fortress
Parent Location
Owner
Ruling/Owning Rank
Owning Organization
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