Torbanan

Torbanan, sister-tower to the ruined Beranan, stands proudly on its own island at the eastern end of the Olbrint Strait, its imposing form mirrored by the shattered remnants of its counterpart to the west. As a formidable island fortress, Torbanan serves as a key strategic point for the Realm of Forbin, projecting Forbin’s influence into the Seynan Islands and maintaining a watchful eye over maritime traffic moving through the strait.
The fortress’s thick stone walls and tall, angular towers are built to withstand both assault and the harsh coastal winds that sweep across the islands. From its battlements, Forbin soldiers keep a vigilant lookout, ensuring that any vessel crossing the strait is identified and, if necessary, challenged. The design of Torbanan, like that of Beranan before its fall, emphasizes defence and control, with sturdy gates and fortified chambers that allow the garrison to repel even the most determined attackers.

Commanding Torbanan is Captain Shimor Janttasan, a man whose ambition matches the fortress’s formidable presence. Now 50 years old, Janttasan is known for his sharp mind and his willingness to seize opportunities - qualities that have earned him both admiration and suspicion. Though ostensibly loyal to the Realm of Forbin and its goals in the Seynan Islands, whispers of his true ambitions suggest a desire to carve out his own domain of power. With Beranan in ruins and Forbin’s control over the strait partially diminished, Janttasan sees a chance to expand his influence, and many fear that he might leverage his position at Torbanan to further his own ends rather than those of his liege.
The garrison at Torbanan, though disciplined, is loyal more to its captain than to distant rulers in Forbin, a testament to Janttasan’s ability to inspire and command. Some speculate that he has been quietly gathering support among his men, testing their loyalty and preparing for a move that could alter the balance of power in the region. For now, his ambitions remain veiled, hidden beneath the veneer of a dedicated and capable commander. But those who know him well understand that Janttasan is not content to simply guard a fortress. He seeks more, and Torbanan may become the staging ground for a bold gambit in the coming years.
Despite the tensions simmering beneath the surface, Torbanan remains a bulwark of Forbin’s presence in the Seynan Islands. The fortress’s watchful gaze over the Olbrint Strait is a reminder that, even amidst ambition and intrigue, the Realm of Forbin’s power remains strong and unyielding.

Founding Date

1074

Type

Castle

Parent Location

Seynan Islands

Owner

Shimor Janttasan

Owning Organization

Realm of Forbin