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[[ | [[File:Welcome_Hills1.png|thumb|250px|right|Map of region]]Situated by its namesake, [[Lake Viridian]], this Imperial Army fort is typical of many scattered across [[Thorast]]. | ||
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Fort Viridian's position means that only the village of Hirschorn is actually in its standard catchment area so this fort has to send regular patrols to the towns of Mulgreen, Turvin, [[Larenfast]] and Ichton. Hence the number of soldiers that can be found in the fort itself is typically less than 300 on any given day. | [[File:Fort1.png|thumb|250px|left|A typical fort]]Fort Viridian's position means that only the village of [[Hirschorn]] is actually in its standard catchment area so this fort has to send regular patrols (consisting of a [[Contubernium]]) to the towns of [[Mulgreen]], Turvin, [[Larenfast]] and Ichton. Hence the number of soldiers that can be found in the fort itself is typically less than 300 on any given day. | ||
The fort itself is arranged in a square with a stone outer wall, lined with six guard towers on each side. Each tower is always manned by at least soldiers and is fitted with some form of heavy artillery | The fort itself is relatively old but has been well-maintained. Like most forts it is arranged in a square with a stone outer wall, lined with six guard towers on each side. Each tower is always manned by at least four soldiers and is fitted with some form of heavy artillery (typically a "scorpio" type bolt-thrower). The fort also has a number of beacons which, when lit, can be seen by three other forts, including [[Shadowfell Keep]] and [[Fort Basilisk]].[[File:Ballistae1.png|thumb|200px|right|Typical ballistae-type weapon, such as a "Scorpio"]] | ||
As Lake Veridian has very few places around its edge where settlements can be made, some people have decided to set up their homes next to the fort. Except for "the 4 'B's" (blacksmiths, bakers, butchers and brothels) any settlement is highly discouraged by the fort for "security reasons". | |||
Latest revision as of 15:01, 11 October 2024
Situated by its namesake, Lake Viridian, this Imperial Army fort is typical of many scattered across Thorast.
Fort Viridian is home to the 5th cohort of the 62nd Imperial Army Legion (about 500 men), and as such is capable of patrolling an area only about one-third the size of the outpost at Shadowfell Keep. Due to this there are many towns and villages near the fort which actually fall outside of the area which they can regularly patrol. Hence many of these settlements are assigned one or two contubernia on "permanent loan" to aid with their defence.
Fort Viridian's position means that only the village of Hirschorn is actually in its standard catchment area so this fort has to send regular patrols (consisting of a Contubernium) to the towns of Mulgreen, Turvin, Larenfast and Ichton. Hence the number of soldiers that can be found in the fort itself is typically less than 300 on any given day.
The fort itself is relatively old but has been well-maintained. Like most forts it is arranged in a square with a stone outer wall, lined with six guard towers on each side. Each tower is always manned by at least four soldiers and is fitted with some form of heavy artillery (typically a "scorpio" type bolt-thrower). The fort also has a number of beacons which, when lit, can be seen by three other forts, including Shadowfell Keep and Fort Basilisk.
As Lake Veridian has very few places around its edge where settlements can be made, some people have decided to set up their homes next to the fort. Except for "the 4 'B's" (blacksmiths, bakers, butchers and brothels) any settlement is highly discouraged by the fort for "security reasons".
