The Keep itself sits about 80' up from the surrounding terrain.(as seen by the differing color on the map) running underground is a natural river some 150' below the surface, so water wells are present in the confines of the Keep. This provides an untainted supply that would come in handy in the event of a siege.

The stones used in the walls and larger buildings has a deep grey tint, that seems to blue in the sunlight. From the roadway the Keep has a rather impressive look.

A. Main Gate

Two towers(30'x20'x50') are separated by a short wall segment with a large portcullis in the center. The main doors are 30' in height and 20' wide each, and made from iron bound thick wood. About 10' in from the doors is an iron gate that can be raised so as to allow/deny access past the main doors. Above the entry is a walkway between the towers with battlements on the outer edges. Built into the walkway are several holes that archers or pike-men may attack through. Atop each tower sits a ballistae for long range attacks if the keep is attacked or besieged. They come in handy for random monsters as well.

These towers have three floors above ground and one below, not including the roof.

Fifty five soldiers are stationed here, they are as follows =

1 Lieutenant (5th - 6th L Fighter, any class will do)

1 Senior Spellcaster Wizard (5th - 6th L Mage or Wizard)

1 Senior Spellcaster Cleric (5th - 6th L Cleric)

2 Staff Sergeants (3rd - 4th L Any class will suffice)

2 Soldier Sergeants (3rd - 4th L Fighters)

2 Spellcaster Clerics (3rd - 4th L Clerics)

4 Artillerist/Ballista Crew (2nd - 3rd L Fighters)

2 Corporals (2nd - 3rd L Fighters)

40 Soldiers (0 - 1st L Fighters)

The Lieutenant commands the entire outer wall and is usually on duty with the senior officers in the day.( see the segment on area B. Outer Wall Towers for information on the other soldiers' duty schedules)