Gulfobeyed - 63 Mid Autumn by memory

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• Δ 25. 22. Food Storage
  "This is where we keep most of our food. Like I said, people like their vegetables around here, and berries are a huge part of our diet." - memory
• Δ 25. 23. Old District
  "The old temple, quarters, and workshops are still up here. Some people still live around here, but most of us don't have an excuse to come up here much." - memory
• Δ 24. 17. Garrison
  "We really only have a few standing soldiers, but I decided a while back to separate the garrison from the rest of the fortress. The prison is back here, and a separate wellhouse, and the main sparring room, too. If they need to, they can close off the area by shutting the portcullis at the entrance from the inside." - memory
• Δ 24. 18. Lighthouse
  "It's not that this is a real port city, but we do see enough ships off the coast that I wanted to build a lighthouse. Plus, it gave me a chance to try out a piece of magic I really wanted to experiment with. We don't even need fire, the way I set it up; the metal spires at the top shine light into the waves whenever the sun's down." - memory
• Δ 24. 19. Sea Temple
  "This temple was one of the first things we built. The main room looks out onto the ocean through these stained-glass windows, and then the smaller room has a reflecting pool in it. Since we're on the coast, I figured it was a sign of good faith to put a temple to the sea here. It's worked so far." - memory
• Δ 24. 21. Philosopher's Cabin
  "We had a philosopher move here recently. He said his name was Nato and that he wanted to commune with nature near our fortress. He's some sort of magical botanist, too, but he spends most of his time thinking in that little cabin of his. I think he might be a little eccentric, but he's shown me a thing or two about plant-related spells, so I can't complain." - memory
• Δ 23. 14. Kitchens (disused)
  She walks me back to the dining room, up the stairs, and through another set of doors.
  
  "We don't do much in the way of cooking anymore. We've been on a mean vegetarian streak around here, and the few who do eat meat just cook it themselves, so there's really no need. I do miss having elaborate meals, though." - memory
• Δ 23. 15. Lower-Class Quarters
  "A lot of people live in these rooms around here. We never got around to smoothing out the walls, so I decided I'd charge a lot less to live around here, and people really pounced on the opportunity. There are some similar rooms upstairs that I won't go into, too." - memory
• Δ 23. 16. Workshops
  "We ended up moving the workshops down here a while back. Most of the ones upstairs aren't used anymore, although we haven't gotten around to tearing them down. Oh, and we throw all of our trash into that alcove down the hall. Makes life easier." - memory
• Δ 23. 20. Farming District
  "We farm down here. It's pretty simple. Although, I did take the liberty of making greenhouses for the farmers, so they wouldn't have to expose themselves to marauders outside. We used to farm on the terrace one level up, but it was too small, so we had to move." - memory
• Δ 22. 10. Upper-Class Quarters
  As we walk through a set of double-doors, I notice the quality of masonry and engraving improve. The few open doors I can see through reveal spacious rooms with wide, arched ceilings and floor reliefs of various symbols.
  
  "Lots of the rich people live in here. All the nobles, some of the better craftsmen, and our leader, of course." - memory
• Δ 22. 10a. Commander's Quarters
  The guard departs as soon as I enter the commander's office. I recognize her immediately: Aquos Portentfaint, one of the best wizards I have ever encountered, someone I consider a mentor to this day. We embrace and make small talk for quite some time before I get to the point.
  
  After an hour or so of discussion, she agrees to give me a rundown of the major structure and amenities of her outpost. We get started immediately. - memory
• Δ 22. 24. Cavern Entrance
  After showing me the old workshop area, Aquos led me down to a small hallway across from the dining hall.
  
  "And this, my friend, is the crowning achievement of Gulfobeyed. Or, it will be, when it's complete. I trust you understand how secret this undertaking is."
  
  I became nervous. What was I about to see? - memory
• Δ 22. 3. Trade Depot
  At the end of this long, upward-sloping tunnel, I have found quite a sight: a standard trade depot, built from decidedly non-standard black bronze. A few unopened crates are strewn around the sides, however, detracting from the beauty of the room. I still have not encountered any citizens of this town.
  
  I have found two adjacent rooms to this depot- one, a small office, undoubtedly set up to conduct trade meetings with other liaisons. The other room contains a single lever, inscribed with the words "main gate" on the side. Wary of the potential consequences of pulling unfamiliar levers, I have decided to trust the town's mechanics, for now. - memory
• Δ 22. 4. Dining Hall
  Finally, I encounter people! One of the town guards stops me and demands to know who I am, but he apologizes quickly when I show him my royal seal and ask to see the commander. He obliges quickly.
  
  Amidst all this fuss, I have come to notice how nice this dining hall is. The engravings on the floor are well-worn; it appears as if they have been there for a long time. The stone furniture, too, is heavily eroded, and the stairs at the center of the room have deep depressions in each step. - memory
• Δ 22. 5. Wellhouse
  As we walk toward the commander's office, the guard takes it upon himself to give me a brief tour. I oblige him; he seems nervous, and I don't want to alienate the townspeople just yet.
  
  The first room he shows me contains two wells, along with some stone embellishments and engravings. He informs me that the wells draw directly from the ocean. I find myself curious as to how they might have desalinized the water, but I decide not to ask. - memory
• Δ 22. 6. Ossuary
  The guard next shows me into a small, dim little room, filled with stacks of bones and skulls from all manner of animals. The smell is more than slightly revolting. I decide not to enter. - memory
• Δ 22. 7. Infirmary
  The next room the guard shows me is the hospital wing. A few beds line the walls, some of which are stained with dark red patches of blood. They have seen a lot of strife here, it seems. - memory
• Δ 22. 8. Tombs
  As we make our way through the halls of Gulfobeyed, the guard gestures down a small passage to our left. "Down there are the tombs for our leaders," he explains. "None of them are full yet, thankfully."
  
  I decide not to ask to see them. Settlers like this are usually very solemn about death on the frontier. - memory
• Δ 22. 9. Offices
  Briefly, the guard gestures to the right. "Offices down that way. There are six in all, three up here and three downstairs. We don't spend much time in there. Most people don't really need to do paperwork around here anyways." - memory
• Δ 21. 11. Noble Quarters
  "Down here are the Baroness' chambers, as well as her office. The tax collector's room is next door. We've had to set back our plans downstairs for quite some time in order to cater to their needs, but we're getting used to it." - memory
• Δ 20. 12. Swimming Pool and Mist Room
  "In these two rooms, we have a pool and a mist room. The pool is currently closed for cleaning, since somebody decided to fill the bottom with mud. The mist room is still functional, however. It uses overhead machinery to spray these statues with water, and the statues are carved so that they blast the water outward in a fine mist. It's one of the better inventions the capital's sent us." - memory
• Δ 20. 13. Shops
  "I didn't really want to build shops, but a lot of people insisted, so I went the whole nine yards and built four over in this area. I don't really spend much time in here; shopping isn't my thing." - memory
• Δ 20. 26. Unfinished Keep
  After showing me the cavern below her city, Aquos led me to an unfinished hall in the process of being excavated and smoothed out.
  
  "In the future, this hall will be the entrance to a large keep, where mages from the capital can rest and do research. It will stretch vertically from here to the floor of the cavern, perhaps doubling the size of my city. I'm ready, Nani. And I want you on board. Won't you stay?" - memory
• Δ 18. 2. Main Entrance
  Having made clear my date of arrival, I expected at least an informal greeting from the outpost's commander. Instead, I am greeted by two poorly-designed statues in front of a dark passageway that gently slopes upward and into the mountain. I had heard that this fortress was taking design cues from dwarven architecture, but this seems excessive.
  
  As I head into the darkness, two cats run out past me and into the wilderness, undoubtedly hunting vermin. At least something around here is normal. - memory
• ¶ 17. 1. Welcome to Gulfobeyed!
  21st Sandstone in the 63rd year of our prosperous kingdom. I, Nani Charmcalls, member of the Royal Magi, have come to the seaside town of Gulfobeyed to observe the progress of my compatriots, so that I may deliver a report to the Council on their behalf.
  
  At first glance, I am not impressed. The outpost is easily discernible from faraway, but it took a long while to locate their rough, pitiful road leading up to the gate. I suspect I won't be very impressed. - memory
• Δ 17. 25. Geofront
  The next thing I knew, I found myself in the center of a vast cavern, filled with sparkling pools of water. Piles of stone blocks and glittering gems stretched to the north, while a building constructed from glassy obsidian caught my attention to the west.
  
  "We excavated this cavern for the sole purpose of magical research. Under direct orders from the Royal Magi, we are to establish a large magical research facility, to culminate in the creation of a functioning high-distance portal linked directly to the capital itself." - memory
• Δ 17. 25a. Research Facility
  At Aquos' behest, I began to explore the obsidian building that had caught my eye before. It was clearly unfinished; outside the back wall, a number of construction tools lay waiting to be used once more. It seemed that this building was to be the future home of the portalmaster- a finely constructed office and a workshop for fashioning portal crystals all alluded to this fact. - memory

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• Fortress Name: Gulfobeyed
• Map Year: 63 Mid Autumn
• Author: memory
• Submitted by: memory
• Date Added: 29/03/2010