Post by curufin on Nov 29, 2018 16:02:39 GMT
I cut the first tile for this stonghold over 3 years ago. I got it all cut and walled up, but the adventure I was running at the time took a different turn so I didn't need it. I put all the pieces in a small box and filed it under "work on it again when time permits". Naturally, I completely forgot about it with everything else going on. About 8 months ago I found the box and decided to knock it out. I spent a few evenings getting it painted up and found some semi-transparent plastic folders to use as the water. It is finally done and I have planted some seeds into my new campaign (and put it on the way to their main quest), so hopefully I can actually use it.
This Flooded Fort is an old dwarven stronghold build on a trade route by the ennobled dwarf Fargrim Fadenhiem 200 years ago. The fort and the dwarven warriors who lived there patrolled the trade route, and offered services like caravan guards and a safe place to stay for the night.
About 50 years ago, a natural dam broke and completely flooded the lands around the fort for miles. The land eventually became a swamp, in which the fort has been slowly sinking. The trade route shut down because horses and wagons couldn't traverse through it. The dwarves abandoned the fort and new denizens now occupy it.
The Ground level: There is a crumbling wall that leads to the main gate of strong wooden door and at portcullis. Large dwarven statues flank the walkway on either side, now worn, crumbling and covered and vines. The front of the fort has arrow slits for defense.
The ground level has water that steadily gets deeper (to about waist deep at the deepest). The main level has a large hall, a small armory, storage, a pair of privies, chapel, dinning hall, kitchen, and stairs leading down to the dungeon.
The Second level:
The second level has a gatehouse, two crenelated walls, balcony overlooking the large hall, a pair of privies, lieutenant's quarters, storage, master quarters, guest quarters, and stairs leading up.
Dungeon Level:
This level is completely submerged. It has a guard station, guard barracks, and cells.
Main Tower Levels: 3rd level (upper left), 4th Level (upper right), 5th Level (lower left), 6th level (lower right)
Tower Level 4:
Barracks.
Tower Level 4:
Signal horn that can rouse the entire fort. Arrow slits on all sides.
Tower Level 5:
More arrow slits. A part of the tower has broke off.
Tower Level 6:
Signal fire, crane for getting fire wood, and balista.
This Flooded Fort is an old dwarven stronghold build on a trade route by the ennobled dwarf Fargrim Fadenhiem 200 years ago. The fort and the dwarven warriors who lived there patrolled the trade route, and offered services like caravan guards and a safe place to stay for the night.
About 50 years ago, a natural dam broke and completely flooded the lands around the fort for miles. The land eventually became a swamp, in which the fort has been slowly sinking. The trade route shut down because horses and wagons couldn't traverse through it. The dwarves abandoned the fort and new denizens now occupy it.
The Ground level: There is a crumbling wall that leads to the main gate of strong wooden door and at portcullis. Large dwarven statues flank the walkway on either side, now worn, crumbling and covered and vines. The front of the fort has arrow slits for defense.
The ground level has water that steadily gets deeper (to about waist deep at the deepest). The main level has a large hall, a small armory, storage, a pair of privies, chapel, dinning hall, kitchen, and stairs leading down to the dungeon.
The Second level:
The second level has a gatehouse, two crenelated walls, balcony overlooking the large hall, a pair of privies, lieutenant's quarters, storage, master quarters, guest quarters, and stairs leading up.
Dungeon Level:
This level is completely submerged. It has a guard station, guard barracks, and cells.
Main Tower Levels: 3rd level (upper left), 4th Level (upper right), 5th Level (lower left), 6th level (lower right)
Tower Level 4:
Barracks.
Tower Level 4:
Signal horn that can rouse the entire fort. Arrow slits on all sides.
Tower Level 5:
More arrow slits. A part of the tower has broke off.
Tower Level 6:
Signal fire, crane for getting fire wood, and balista.