The Pit
The Pit of King Abnak, or more commonly referred to as just 'The Pit' is the creation of the Immortal, King Abnak. It is the former palace of the king before Dragon Fall and currently the seat of government of the Kingdom of Abnak. It gets its name from the extremely large and deep square pit that surrounds the tall tower-like structure that resides in the center. Along the perimeter of the pit is the city of Zargyl Keep.
The pit itself is a near half mile by half mile square and a quarter mile deep. It was excavated by the Abnak family of dragons and their humanoid subjects over the course of fifty years, and the construction of the tower and pit walls took another twenty. It is an architectural wonder and composed mainly of local stone and wood.
King Raashad II currently rules out of the Pit.
Demographics
The Pit itself is only part of the greater city of Zargyl Keep and is mainly home to those who run the kingdom and serve the king. At any time, it is expected that no more than 150 people reside in the pit. The population is made up of an assortment of guards, workers, servants, and prisoners.
Defences
The large pit, and the guards who patrol it are the first line of defense for the palace. There are only a few known entrances to the pit and tower, and each is carefully guarded by smaller towers and short walls. Making things more difficult for the would-be intruder are the black feathered hawks that patrol the skies around the tower with keen eyes, ordered to report to their masters in the case of a detection.
Once past the bridges into the tower, several groups of guards and soldiers patrol the halls, each armed and ready to defend their home.
Assets
Three large vaults hold a majority of the kingdom's treasury deep within the tower. Most of it was accumulated during an age of growth before Dragon Fall, and much of what once existed was pilfered and stolen when King Abnak was killed and the city temporarily was taken over by the [Crimson Collective]. What still exists today quickly dwindles after years of careless use by the late [King Raashad The Blue].
Guilds and Factions
The Black Wings
The Black Wings are a group of royal guards who specialize in shamanistic magic and the taming of hawks. They are lead by [Suultesh Vy'ran] an old friend of the king and head of security in the Pit. A rotating selection of the Black Wings travel with the king when he leaves the tower, or at least they do when he isn't sneaking out on his own.The Deep Wardens
Those who run the prison and protect the tower's vaults are known as Deep Wardens. They are few in number, but take their jobs very seriously. The Master of Depths [Barzalla Black] runs a tight and strict crew, and she reports directly to the king.
Alternative Name(s)
The Deep Palace
Type
Underground / Vault
Population
~150
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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