Keyhandle - 303 Early Spring by Phlamethrower

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The fortress population peaked at 50 during the last immigration wave. However a goblin ambush in the winter managed to wipe out the hunter that killed the three fire imps during the first year, and one of the champion wrestlers. Current population is therefore 48 dwarves.

Copper seems to be the main metal ore in this area of the world, although the discovery of some tin has led to the smelting of some bronze bars. Bronze plus recycled goblin iron looks like it will be the main metals used for my military's armour.

Point of Interest: Goblin remains

The hunter discovered the goblins near here, as he was heading out to hunt. His legendary marksdwarf skills didn't do much to help him at close range. The military were rallied on the level below, ready to attack when the goblins entered the base - but the over-confident champion wrestlers decided they'd rather rush up the stairs and attack immediately, resulting in the death of one, due to their inferior armour and weaponry. - Phlamethrower

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Submitted by: sneakeypete - 2009-05-29 to 306 Early Spring

Something (probably the crossbow) is probably forbidden on your marksdwarves.

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15. Fortress entrance

( 302 Early Spring to onwards )
A modest entrance for the fort. Although there are going to be some defences above ground, most of the defences are going to be below. - Phlamethrower
¶ 15. Goblin remains
The hunter discovered the goblins near here, as he was heading out to hunt. His legendary marksdwarf skills didn't do much to help him at close range. The military were rallied on the level below, ready to attack when the goblins entered the base - but the over-confident champion wrestlers decided they'd rather rush up the stairs and attack immediately, resulting in the death of one, due to their inferior armour and weaponry. - Phlamethrower
14. Drawbridge

( 302 Early Spring to onwards )
This was the first line of defence constructed for the fort. After carving out the initial room the ramp leading to the surface was deconstructed, to protect the dwarves from attack by fire imps. Only after this bridge was constructed were the ramps rebuilt and the dwarves allowed outside again.

When the magma forges were constructed later in the year, the magma channel feeding the forges was extended to reach the pit under the drawbridge, to more effectively dispose of any enemies that should fall in. - Phlamethrower
14. Well

( 302 Early Spring to onwards )
Fed by the nearby pool, this well should provde an adequate supply of water to any injured dwarves. The well shaft runs right to the bottom of the map, so there's plenty of room to build extra wells using the source of water. - Phlamethrower
Δ 13. Barracks

( 303 Early Spring to onwards )
Now looking a lot more lively, and containing a few more levers to control the bridges and other traps scattered throughout the fort. - Phlamethrower
13. Likot Sazirerar's tomb

( 302 Early Spring to onwards )
The tomb of the first dwarf to die. He arrived in the first migrant wave, and along with another peasant was set the task of starting the metalcrafting industry. Unfortunately the magma forges weren't designed with safety in mind, and one of the fire imps soon found its way into the workshop area. The imp was slain, but not before it could set fire to Likot. Likot burnt to death soon after, before he could reach the well to douse his flames.

One of the butchers then decided it would be a good idea to butcher the imp's corpse and place the meat in the food stockpile. As a result, several barrels of food caught fire and their contents were lost. - Phlamethrower
Δ 12. Catapault training area

( 303 Early Spring to onwards )
This room shall be used to train the many siege operators required to man the many ballistae that will be stationed throughout the fort. Assuming we can find enough wood. - Phlamethrower
Δ 12. New defensive outpost

( 303 Early Spring to onwards )
This whole area is being turned into a defensive outpost, ready to defend the upper levels against any creatures that should advance from the deep. The central room will have fortifications carved on all sides, allowing marksdwarves to shoot out. A series of bridges will prevent the demons from advancing to the upper levels of the fort. Another bridge, to be built over the pit to the east of the main room, will allow the dwarves to take a short cut during times of safety, saving valuable travel time. Finally the foritifed room to the north-east will house another set of ballistae. - Phlamethrower

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Fortress Name: Keyhandle
Map Year: 303 Early Spring
Author: Phlamethrower
Submitted by: Phlamethrower
Date Added: 25/05/2009