Old Walls Citadel

The first defensive structure errected in Gathetoken

Purpose / Function

• Defence and refuge for the citizens of Gathetoken
• Administrative Centre for the Corporation of Gathetoken
• Reminder of the power weilded by the Corporation of Gathetoken

Alterations

A wooden palisade was initially errected, and the stone walls and were towers errected inside that perimeter. Then the Outer-Gate was rebuilt in stone and finally the outer walls were replaced in stone.

The Great Hall was added for the Warder's Council of the Corporation of Gathetokenin 643.

Architecture

The Architect that advised on the construction of the Citadel was the famous imperial Eris, whose works are also found in the Old Empire's capital.

The Citadel has the following major sections:

• Outer Wall
• Outer Gate with Barbican
• Inner Wall with Engine Towers
• Inner Gate
• Great Hall
• Kitchen
• Food Stores in case of siege
• Storage for Siege Weapons
• Wellhouse and Cistern
• Stable
• Barracks for Garrison
• Armoury

Founding Date

512-540

Alternative Names

The Citadel, White Walls, Token's Anvil

Type

Acropolis / Citadel

Parent Location

Citadel District

Owning Organization

Corporation of Gathetoken