Wild Tide Manor
Overview
Wild Tide Manor is the fortified residence of the reigning Pirate King/Queen of the Isles of Ilhon, perched on the corner of the Wild Tide Cliffs district in Sa'anlos. Once the residence of the Governor of Ilhon during earlier eras, the manor has since been transformed into a stronghold befitting its current role as the seat of power for the pirate capital. A symbol of authority and resilience, Wild Tide Manor overlooks both the bustling Opportunist's Shores district to the southwest and the seas beyond to the southeast, allowing the ruler a valuable vantage point over both the town and the waters that are crucial to its survival.
Architecture
The manor is an imposing structure, combining the elegance of its former purpose with the rugged fortification demanded by its current occupant. The manor's main building is a two story mansion with high ceilings, broad verandas and expansive windows that once provided views of the sea and city, before the walls were built. The exterior is painted stone, historically in bright colours, the current resident has opted to paint the exterior navy blue in her style.
Surrounding the manor is a high, study wall. Atop the walls are ballista emplacement, positioned to repel potential attacks from both land and sea. They are said to have been mechanically enhanced by Adi Baris, though she is yet to have to utilise them. The main entrance to Wild Tide Manor is through a portcullis gate on the north-west wall - the street facing side of the perimeter. It is guarded at all times by loyalists under the command of Rothgar Tuskbreaker, Adi Baris' Chief Bodyguard.
It is also said that Adi Baris has made other modifications hidden within the Manor itself.
History
Before the Isles fell to piracy, Ilhon was a territory of the main Drassau landmass of Balhos. As uncertainty grew during the Balhos Civil War in the Age of Conflict, the then Governor took the opportunity to establish independence, not just from Balhos, but from everyone.
From that point, the strategically defensive properties of Wild Tide Manor, along with the historical context of being the Governor's residence, the manor became the de facto seat of power in the region, with the criteria that whomever controlled it was the effective Pirate King or Queen, even if Saldea was the only island under their stewardship, which has been the case on a few occasions over the millennia since.
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