Fort Arvoll

Fort Arvoll stands as a solitary sentinel along the Nerin Pass, perched on a ridge overlooking the serene waters of Lake Arvoll. This small but well-maintained fort is part of the Peacekeeper network, ensuring the safety of timber shipments and protecting the road that links the remote towns of Andrin and Nerin.
The fort’s location grants it a commanding view of the surrounding landscape, including the wooded slopes that line the pass and the broad expanse of the lake, which reflects the harsh sunlight during the day and glows silver beneath the moon.
Constructed from locally quarried stone, Fort Arvoll is a compact structure, featuring a square layout with thick, solid walls designed to resist both the elements and potential attacks. Four corner towers rise above the fort’s battlements, providing excellent vantage points for sentries to monitor the approach from both north and south. While its design is simple and functional, the fort is a crucial link in the supply chain, supporting logging operations in the surrounding hills and forests.
During the War of Salvation, Fort Arvoll was initially bypassed by Forbin’s forces in their drive towards Amur Lefra. After the fall of the Terosian strongholds, the fort was peacefully surrendered to the occupying forces, who have held it ever since. Now, it serves as a minor garrison, with a small detachment of Peacekeepers overseeing the region and maintaining order along the Nerin Pass. The fort’s proximity to the logging camps in the nearby woods also makes it an administrative centre for timber quotas and tax collection, a role that has caused friction with the local population.
The commanding officer, Captain Volrak, is a grizzled Kazlaa veteran who served as a scout during the war. Unlike many of her peers, Captain Volrak is sympathetic to the locals, understanding the hardships they face under the occupation. However, her efforts to keep relations amicable are constantly undermined by her second-in-command, Lieutenant Varan Belthas, whose strict enforcement of tax levies and harsh treatment of the loggers have stirred resentment in the region.
The fort’s modest barracks house a small contingent of Peacekeeper soldiers, who spend most of their time on patrol or assisting in timber transport. Inside, the stone walls offer respite from the summer heat, while the deep cellars provide ample storage for provisions and timber records. The courtyard is frequently used for training drills, but it also serves as a makeshift assembly point for logging officials and Peacekeepers alike, where disputes over timber quotas or access rights to the woodlands are often resolved.
Recent disappearances of loggers and strange sightings in the forests have sparked rumours of a shadowy group operating in the area. Captain Volrak suspects that these incidents may be linked to cultists believed to be hiding in surrounding mountains, but Lieutenant Belthas dismisses her concerns as nothing more than superstition.

Type

Castle