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==Location==
==Location==
The castle is situated in teh Broogen is location in the far SE corner of the [[Tolsberg Vale]] and is roughly in the centre of the main island of Thorast. It is situated on the east bank of the River Eidel - the river which runs north-south through the Tolsberg Vale.
The castle is situated in the northern part of the city , within the older city walls.


[[Image:Broogen_castle_location.png|thumb|left|300px|Broogen]]
[[Image:Broogen_castle_location.png|thumb|left|300px|Broogen]]
==Description==
[[Image:Broogen_castle.png|thumb|right|300px|Broogen]]The castle is by far the largest structure in Broogen, dwarfing even the courthouse in the [[Broogen Forum|forum]]. The castle itself can only be accessed via a single gate house at the southernmost pat of the estate.
To the west of the walls surrounding the castle there are high embankments, a remnant of the older defences, whereas houses butt up against the eastern walls.
The castle is built upon a natural hill which has been further excavated to sharp drops to reduce the chance of anyone reaching it without supernatural assistance.
==Defences==

Revision as of 20:09, 7 December 2019

Broogen Castle, in the city of Broogen in the kingdom of Thorast, is the home of the ruling (Human) family of Thorast and is currently (as of 343 IC) the home of King Leopold II.

Location

The castle is situated in the northern part of the city , within the older city walls.

Description

The castle is by far the largest structure in Broogen, dwarfing even the courthouse in the forum. The castle itself can only be accessed via a single gate house at the southernmost pat of the estate.

To the west of the walls surrounding the castle there are high embankments, a remnant of the older defences, whereas houses butt up against the eastern walls.

The castle is built upon a natural hill which has been further excavated to sharp drops to reduce the chance of anyone reaching it without supernatural assistance.

Defences