The Citadel of Artifice - 155 Early Spring by Teeto_K

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Points of Interest

• Δ 126. The Citadel In Cross-Section
  Here we have a front-on view of the fortress, giving a general idea of it's structure, a single wide pillar spearing both down into the depths of the rock and starting to work upward, into the sky, with a central grand staircase providing quick access to all points.
  
  To the west you can see the trade-depot, the noble offices, the butchery, and the decoration-center.
  
  To the east, you can see the magma-plumbing for our forges and various other high-heat workshops, as well as the magma pipe itself. - Teeto_K
• Δ 18. Tireless Dorven Masons
  Here we have part of our Construction crew being lead by one of our 3 masonry specialists. The erection of this tower has been quite an undertaking, especially the organization of the stone block production.
  
  The walls are done in granite on all 3 levels, the Floors are natural earth on the bottom level, Talc on the second floor, and Rhyolite on this, the current top level. There are plans to add battlements to a floor above this, but as yet, they are on hold while the crew works on the soon-to-be main entrance and millitary training/station-point of the fort.
  
  We salute their fearless willingness to work in high places, to bring the might and sturdiness of the earth lancing up into the sky. - Teeto_K
• ¶ 16. The New Entrance Ramp
  Over the last year, the surface building has been erected by our trusty experienced masons and a small crew of grunt workers. The original stairway entrance to the fort has been re-opened to provide an access shaft, and this ramp will provide entry into the top level of the fortress.
  
  You'll note that as yet, the ramp is sealed off by a stone wall, which will be removed later when preparations are complete.
  
  Some dwarves claim that this endeavor is wasteful, considering that in the early summer they had just finished remodelling the underground entrance, on the level immediately below this. - Teeto_K
• Δ 15. Food Production: Redesigned
  This last year our initial kitchen facilities and food storage areas finally reached their limit. Thusly, this floor, and the ones directly above and below have been revamped and recommissioned for the more effective storage of food.
  
  On the floor below, careful placement of meal stockpiles and designation of traffic flows prevents damage to the finely crafted meals our resident cook, Drumcloister, has spent 4 long years perfecting the art of.
  
  On the floor above, our new resident planter Racksquare (An industrious dwarven lass who stepped up to allow Palacelast to move on to other pursuits, as is traditional in our fortress), has been tasked with adding bizarre and exotic surface fare to our diet. That floor has also been designated for the storage of all cooking ingredients, ranging from Cheeses to Tallow, and also, our new steady supply of meat. - Teeto_K
• Δ 15. The Boneyard overflows
  Our mass butchering of puppies, livestock, and goblin "tourists" has resulted in a dillema: Our refuse pile is overflowing with bones, with no room for every-day leavings.
  
  We've recruited our Legendary Bone crafter, Drumcloisters, to solve this problem by tacking all this bone and shell onto our furniture, and making much of it into practice bolts for our newly formed "Sniperdorf" squad, a task he's leapt to with uncanny fervor and skill.
  
  - Teeto_K
• Δ 15. The Gardens had to wait
  The addition of an Exceptionally crafted Magnetite Statue and subsequent designation of The Gardens as a Statue Garden proved to be a disaster.
  
  Rowdy dwarves stormed in, stomping about recklessly and ignoring carefully laid traffic designations. Saplings were trampled, and all the new growth of grass was demolished and stomped into the dirt.
  
  The zone has been decommissioned, with a redesign in mind: After enough trees have reached a state of full growth, the plan is to pave the gardens. Even the most rowdy partiers shouldn't be able to wreck full grown trees and paved floors. It's a shame that the natural beauty of a lawn is lost on the dwarves, but, perhaps a paved garden is more dorven anyhow. - Teeto_K
• Δ 13. The Tombs Expand
  The fallen of our fort now includes one of our soldiers' pet mules. The animal fell in battle, in a show of bravery befitting and appropriate to the dutifulness displayed by its owner. It spooked 2 goblin ambush squads from hiding, buying a nearby craftsdwarf an opportunity to flee while distracting the goblins long enough for the millitary proper to arrive and dispose of the threat.
  
  This unusual distinction in combat prompted us to change our burial policies, now permitting our pets to be buried along side us, in our eternal rest. It is not on our backs or with our blood alone that these halls are borne, and it is with that fact in mind that we solemnly acknowledge the contribution of our fuzzy friends, may they find peace in the after. - Teeto_K
• Δ 12. Mmmm... Deliscious Meat
  Our breeding stock has finally reached its full potential, with 1 stud of each species and 15 females, almost all of breeding age.
  
  Last year's "Project Dog Tallow Roast" was a massive success, and as such, this year we have instituted a new rule: No butchering Horses or Cows until fully grown, to maximize the size of our steak supply.
  
  No one seemed to complain about the steady stream of yelps from our butchery last year, so another year of puppy meat shouldn't hurt anyone's feelings. - Teeto_K
• Δ 12. Woofy The Fireball dodging Dog
  Another year, another Imp lured into a cage.
  
  "Woofy" here got to play "Firing range target" as the Imp approached, but adept dodging despite being chained to the floor proved to be adequate to save him.
  
  One more imp to go... - Teeto_K
• Δ 10. Allocation of the Decoration Station for Beautification
  A recent adjutment to our workshop facilities, these workshops are devoted to the fine art of bling: Furniture goes in the stockpile on the right, skilled craftdorfs go in the workshops on the left, and Bling flows freely.
  
  An opportunity to increase fortress worth and craftsdorf skill, as well as prepare for the soon to be looming Nobles and their particular and persnickety standards of living.
  
  They just can't seem to get enough of Hanging Rings of Leather and Cloth Spikes. - Teeto_K
• Δ 10. Running Out Of Magnetite
  Our Magnetite stocks are down to below 80. It's surprising that we managed to burn through it so fast, though outfitting a Guard and Millitary force of 32 dwarfs understandably used up a lot of the ore.
  
  Fortunately, we've recently been added to the 154 edition of the Goblin Atlas, and Ironclad "tourists" have been visiting our fort and having "interviews" with our heavily trained, armed, and armored "visitor reception specialists."
  
  Suffice to say, a healthy and steady supply of non-ore Iron is expected and welcome. - Wheatelk

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• Fortress Name: The Citadel of Artifice
• Map Year: 155 Early Spring
• Author: Teeto_K
• Submitted by: Teeto_K
• Date Added: 15/11/2008