Ironveil Keep
A mountain fortress where alchemical fire and tested soldiers hold a crucial pass against raiders and worse things beyond the wilds.
A heavily fortified border keep guarding a mountain pass. Its garrison of soldiers and rangers holds the line against raiders and worse things from the wilds beyond.
Environment Mountain
Ironveil Keep is a squat, brutally functional fortress of dark granite wedged into a narrow mountain pass, forcing all overland traffic through its gates. Twin towers flanking the gatehouse are fitted with ballistae and alchemical fire reservoirs, while the curtain walls are thick enough to withstand siege engines. The garrison of two hundred soldiers rotates in shifts, supplemented by ranger patrols who scout the wilderness beyond. The keep's lower levels contain an armory, a well-stocked granary, and a dungeon for captured raiders. Tactical terrain — murder holes, chokepoints, and elevated archery platforms — makes the keep a nightmare for any attacking force.
Notable Features
- alchemical fire defenses
- underground granary sufficient for a year-long siege
- ranger outpost network
Hazards
- avalanche risk in winter
- raids from beyond the pass
- harsh weather