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sits on the only substantial dry patch of land in that
part of the valley for a thousand yards or more.
The fortress fell into disuse when its owners lost
much of their wealth and actually sat empty until
Orgoth invaders came upon the keep and used it as
a base of operations for well over a century. Destroyed
during the Scourge, it has remained a scorched and
crumbling ruin ever since.
Recently, Aliston Yard was the site of a pitched
battle between Khadoran and Cygnaran forces
struggling to secure high ground in the area during
the flood season. Cryxian and Menite forces later
came into the vicinity for the same reason and all four
forces clashed in a violent effort to control this portion
of the Black River Valley.
Greywind Tower
Greywind declined over the centuries into little
more than a watchtower until Archduke Deyar Glabryn
withdrew even that small amount of soldiers a couple
of years ago. The Rynnish stronghold was originally
built circa 1,000 BR as a vantage point against the
Iosans. The Khadorans ignored the tower, believing
it abandoned. In truth, it serves as a hideaway for
Llaelese resistance fighters and has become a staging
ground for guerilla operations targeting Khadoran
supply lines in the region. Lord General Duggan of
Fellig knows of this stronghold’s new purpose and
does what he can to help without drawing attention
to himself.
The soldiers here have been secretly reinforcing
the defenses and have expanded a series of
underground chambers below the tower to serve
as extensive barracks. Among the Llaelese soldiers
serve several Cygnarans left behind when their units
pulled back to their own borders. They also have
a handful of warjacks with limited fuel and have
been debating the possibility of liberating Leryn
to the north. Whether or not they could acquire
cooperation from loyalists on the inside remains the
major question holding back their attack. Nearby
Rhulic communities have also assisted the soldiers
with supplies in exchange for trade escorts through
the dangerous Glimmerwood to Corvis.
Greywind Tower’s leader is General Dexeter Lyrra
(male Ryn Ftr11), an older man in questionable
health due to wounds he suffered some months earlier
during the invasion. The men increasingly look to
Colonel Stoyan Jarov (male Umbrean Rgr4/Wrc1/
Wiz6), a tireless journeyman warcaster. Lyrra and
Jarov have managed to make occasional contact with
their counterparts at Rhydden and several remaining
members of the Royal High Guard near that town (see
Royal High Guard, pg. 257).
Redwall Fortress
This once impressive fortress served as the primary
military fortification on Llael’s western border. It is
now a tumbled ruin of burned structures and fallen
stone. Most of the bodies here eventually received
proper burial, but the surrounding lands lie strewn
with the detritus of an enormous battle. Before the
war the majority of Cygnarans in Llael garrisoned
Redwall Fortress along with a sizeable segment of the
Llaelese army. The torn and mud-covered banners
and uniforms of both armies can still be found here as
a sad reminder of the week-long siege that eventually
toppled the fortress.
Redwall was one of the first locations attacked by
Khador in order to prevent its assets from shifting to
aid Elsinberg or Laedry. Kommander Orsus Zoktavir,
more widely known as “the Butcher of Khardov,” led
the attack. It was a difficult battle and the wrecks of
dozens of warjacks from both sides litter the field.
Though the Khadorans salvaged all intact cortexes
and other useful gear, the grounds have attracted
numerous junkers seeking spare parts. A band
of Ordic opportunists led by Padri Rosado (male
Thurian Bod7/Rog3) has set up near here looking
for useful scraps to sell on the black market.
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