Fort Tarick
Built in the foothills of the Rheuthengage Mountains, at the end of the maze of canyons that is Trai'dietch Pass, Dono Adretta Alku originally built the fort to both define and defend the southern borders of the Zennonaize Confederacy. Just as the rough timber construction has evolved into a stone walled keep over the years, the main purpose of the fort has evolved. No one could invade the Confederacy from the south - the pass keeps traffic small and Yaty barely has an army. Instead, it has become a critical stop and resupply point on the well travelled caravan route between the Confederacy and the Principality of Grennig, bringing spices, sliks and craft goods from eastern Tarien in exchange for horses, fine weapons, and leather goods.
While the fort itself still maintains a garrison and all of the facilities required to house one, it also boasts a pair of taverns, complete with rooms for let and the usual camp followers. It hosts a small outpost for the Mercenaries' Guild where its members can manage their finances and even find work should they wish to cut their usual journey short. All of these people require food, weapons, and most importantly, wagon supplies, meaning that surrounding the fort is a small village with farms, a blacksmith and very busy wheelwright. The military stays active patrolling the surrounding region and keeping it clear of wild animals and other dangers, such as the occasional giant.
Founding Date
38 AC
Type
Military, Base
Location under
Owning Organization