Castle Biltar

Castle Biltar, a mighty fortress on the shore of Berin Sound, stands at the edge of Denerth Woods. Rising from a slight incline above the tree line, the castle's multi-tiered stone walls form a solid and unyielding barrier, their pale surfaces shimmering faintly in the salty sea breeze. A testament to Remon’s enduring strength and presence, Castle Biltar serves as both a military outpost and the residence of Lord Drannis, uncle of the King of Remon, Dastan III.
Originally built to secure the coast and safeguard the valuable timber resources of the nearby forest, Castle Biltar’s architecture reflects both practicality and strength. The thick, fortified walls and narrow arrow slits are designed to repel attackers, while the central keep’s tall towers rise like guardians over the courtyard below. A large stone ramp, wide enough to accommodate heavy wagons, connects the main gate with a fortified landing platform near the water’s edge, where merchant vessels and warships alike can dock to deliver goods and supplies.
Within, the castle is a blend of military efficiency and restrained elegance. The lower levels house storerooms, barracks, and a well-stocked armoury, where the clatter of arms and the murmur of guards going about their duties are ever-present. The grand hall, lit by hanging iron chandeliers and warmed by a broad hearth, serves as the gathering place for Lord Drannis’s councils and feasts. It is said that the keep's walls are embedded with faint runes of protection, relics of a bygone era when the castle stood as a bulwark against the incursions of long-vanished foes.
Yet beneath the stoic facade of Castle Biltar, trouble brews. An old family heirloom - a ceremonial blade known as the Song of the Tide - has recently gone missing from the castle’s vaults. The sword, more symbol than weapon, is said to resonate faintly with the sound of crashing waves when held, and has been in the hands of House Gannin since the family first took control of the throne. It was gifted to Dayn V by a coalition of coastal lords as a token of loyalty and has been passed down through generations of the Gannin line. Its loss is not only a blow to Lord Drannis’s pride but also to the prestige of the entire royal house, casting a shadow over their rule just as King Dastan III seeks to assert his authority in the face of mounting tensions across the archipelago.

Founding Date

441

Type

Castle