Bodice Tempests - 1065 Early Autumn by Markavian

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Point of Interest: North Gate Keep

North of the main castle lies a secondary gate keep, as yet undefended... but it connects to the northern mining operation which has yielded first signs of iron ore in the mountain.

To the west, passage ways connect up with the spiral statue garden, a place of relaxation and stylised design. - Markavian

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Submitted by: Dark Sprite - 2007-08-26 to 1065 Early Autumn

Your fort looks awesome. Did you plan to dig out the whole castle beforehand?

Now I got to try and make a castle next time. =)

Submitted by: Markavian` - 2009-03-12 to 1065 Early Autumn

I was trying for the "open outdoors" feeling inside the mountain, I had partly planned the main fort and then started expanding it for farming and mining.

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Points of Interest

Δ Bridge over Chasm
This 'floating floor' provides ample extra space around the chasm by placing single tile bridges over the gaps. Bridge-ramps lead up to the ramparts - and a gap is left in the bridge tiles showing chasm through where walling is impossible. - Markavian
Δ Castle of Bodice Tempests
The grand castle, surrounded by a large underground cavern filled with magma. A sight to behold. - Markavian
Δ Death Square
Although this square is actually a path leading around the edge of the gatehouse, it is a deadly place to stand due to magma splashing over the edge of the chasm which occasionally reaches the tile. Several dwarves passing through this area have lost their lives thinking it was a safe route. - Markavian
¶ Entrance to the Castle
Between the temporary fort, storage, and mausoleum to the west and the castle to the east, a carefully crafted bridge crosses the cave river. - Markavian
Δ Farm Castle
This small castle with six battlements handles the farming for the main fortress. It has a side door which links to the river for milling purposes. At either end of the river raised bridges act as large doors blocking this area off from the rest of the map.

The farmer's castle has workshops, kitchens and stills for handling the fort's food supply. - Markavian
Δ Half Finished Mural
The shield layout for Bodice Tempests has been planned out here at the front of the castle over the river. It will eventually represent a tempestual tornado framed by lightning. - Markavian
Δ Magma over Chasm
Magma pours into a flooded Chasm, burying the troll village that once thrived there with hot boiling rock. No more trolls to sneak into this fortress from within! - Markavian
Δ North Gate Keep
North of the main castle lies a secondary gate keep, as yet undefended... but it connects to the northern mining operation which has yielded first signs of iron ore in the mountain.

To the west, passage ways connect up with the spiral statue garden, a place of relaxation and stylised design. - Markavian
Δ Royal Castle
Deep towards the rear of the fortress, a bridge away from the magma fissure sits the room that will one day become the Royal Throne room. Already gold supports are being put up to house nobility of the highest class.

The surrounding battlements will be used to house the royal guard. The main dining room to the west is already being used by metalsmiths and glassmakers at the fissure. - Markavian
Δ Spiral Garden
This double spiral has winding path which will hold a platinum statue in the middle. It is a relief area for dwarves to relax after a busy day.

All the bridges and supports are built with Towercap logs grown along the river's borders. - Markavian
Δ The Original Antiflood Generator
First tested right here in the castle of Bodice Tempests, I here present the Antiflood Generator, made out of dwarven sweat and blood.

This spiral loop is first primed (filled) by opening the right floodgate using the right hand lever just below the spiral. Once primed, the right hand floodgate is closed creating an antiflood which sweeps around the loops.

In order to correctly activate the antiflood generator, the second floodgate on the left must be opened (using the lever on the left) before the spiral has time to empty.

If done correctly, the antiflood will escape out through the south of the flood and spread out across the map, removing all traces of the magma flood. - Markavian
Δ The Trade Dome
A giant hemisphere carved out of the mountain to house the trade depot. Stocks of food and other items are piled high up the walls, which a gleaming trade depot sits in the middle of the room housing shiny gubbins ready to be purchased.

North and south lie the catacombs, whilst east leads to more food stores and the old town. - Markavian

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Fortress Name: Bodice Tempests
Fortress Year: 1065-25745
Map Year: 1065 Early Autumn
Author: Markavian
Submitted by: Markavian
Date Added: 31/12/1969