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		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Private_property/List&amp;diff=231785</id>
		<title>Private property/List</title>
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		<updated>2025-01-04T20:44:21Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==List of Properties==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable sortable text-center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Legacy Property Name||Location||[[Platinum|Plat]] Description/Owner||[[Prime]] Description/Owner||[[Magical workshop|Magical Workshop]]?&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Arboreal Refuge]]||CYS||||[[Rohese (prime)|Rohese]]||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Dragonfly Lair||CYS||Selwin||||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Lirafyr Cottage||CYS||Caylen||||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Tara&#039;sah Treehouse||CYS||Kaius||||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Crystal Dome]]||IMT||||Faulkil||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Dark Tower||IMT||Jesphian||Ylandra||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Gelidity House (saved post)|Gelidity House]]||IMT||||Delicieuse||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Highguard Keep]]||IMT||Prime Only||Witfog||?&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Sorrow&#039;s Edge||IMT||Prime Only||Archeth||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Spindrift Sanctuary]]||IMT||||[[Maylan_(prime)|Maylan]]||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Manor Olea||KD||||Island Oasis||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Marc&#039;s Workshop ||KD||House on the Rock||Isle Retreat/Rubytears||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Mesmere Bungalow||KD||||||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Nighthawk&#039;s Workshop||KD||[[The Modwir]]||[[Bremerial]]||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Trymble&#039;s Workshop||KD||Brinret (The Indolence)||Nordred&#039;s Barge||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Whining Elf Apartment]] || KD ||Ezik|| Tayler || N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Drift Cottage]]||KF||Ashanor||Desorceri||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Coral Villa]]||MH||Qadheon||Dergoatean||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Harbor Hideaway]]||MH||Ravenfritha||Elysia||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Misted Cottage||MH||||Velfi||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Stone Manor]]||MH||Slumpy (Magnolia Manor)||Bertoch||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| The Carillion||Mobile||Alsal||Prymrose||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[The Falcon]] ||Mobile||Baelhar||Nuadjha||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Talon Redoubt||PF||||||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Bramblewild Barn]]||RR||Spikethorn||Lexbubba||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Cozy Cottage||RR||Carmenta||Plat Only||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Smuggler&#039;s Tower||RR||Lewpi||||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| BayVigil Houseboat||SH||||Bristenn||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Eventide Manor||SH||Tyrillian||||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Methais&#039; Home||SH||Prime Only||Methais||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Narcis Hold||SH||Prime Only||||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Safe Harbor||SH||Rioti||||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Tidewater Cottage||SH||Kiel||Plat Only||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Trader&#039;s Refuge]]||SH||Tanai||||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Aurora&#039;s Light Stable||SY||Brigit||Meb||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Elaienaran Haven]]||SY||||Gob &amp;amp; Ivyie||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Caeruil City School]]||TI||Prime Only||[[Ysaeril]]||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Evelise&#039;s Retreat||TI||Issalya ([[Villa Valdarien]])||[[Alastir]] ([[Journey&#039;s_End|Journey&#039;s End]])||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Aies apartment|Library Aies Apartment]]||TI||Nilandia||Vielontoz||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Peregrine Tavern||TI||Prime Only||[[Tysong_(prime)|Tysong]]||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Sanguine Dreams||TI||Prime Only||[[Lissaya_(prime)|Lissaya]]||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Stormspire||TI||Prime Only||Aaramon||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Stormwild Manor||TI||||Katara||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Tower of the Queen||TI||Cassae||Plat Only||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| The Harrows||TI||Prime Only||[[Naamit_(prime)|Naamit]]||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Misted Serenity]]||TI||||[[Ilyan Syndicate]]||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Arborsong||TI||Cadance||Plat Only||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Alabaster Bastion||TV||||Kakoon||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Hunter&#039;s Respite]]||TV||Nemdenia||[[Uniana]]||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Moonflower Villa]]||TV||||[[Ilyan Syndicate]]||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Twilight Parlor||TV||Althamae||Grimgul||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Yander&#039;s Farm||TV||Prime Only||Krystalena||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Garden Cottage||WL||||||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Hart Lodge||WL||Rouste (Morning Cottage)||Kestrel&#039;s Perch||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Hermit Hollow||WL||Brahm||Gillien ||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Kodos&#039;s Cottage||WL||Caithris (Riverloft Keep)||Public museum||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Lornon&#039;s Shadow||WL||||Plat Only||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Melgorehn&#039;s Retreat]]||WL||Prime Only||Calael||?&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Pan&#039;s Place]]||WL||The Dragon&#039;s Lair||Ardwen||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Tedra&#039;s Workshop ||WL||Valmos&#039;s Cottage||Greystorm Manor/Syphaer||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Thrak Suite||WL||||||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Warcat Suite||WL||Doj||Maevie||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Ye Oddity Workshop ||WL||||Public museum||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Muirgheal Manor||ZL||Talryssa||Clunk||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Sahnuk||ZL||Oridor||Groghammer||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Bayview Manor]]||SH||-||[[Raelee_(prime)|Raelee]]||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Twilight Gallery]]||SH||-||[[Missoni_(prime)|Missoni]]||N&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Banyan Misthaven||FWI||Vyrshkana||-||Y&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Location key}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Resources==&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Private_property/saved_posts|Saved posts]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[SimuCoin private property]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Private_Property_Deed_Registry|Private Property Deed Registry]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Game%20Design%20Discussions/Private%20Properties/view Officials folder]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category: Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=231694</id>
		<title>Sylinaar</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=231694"/>
		<updated>2024-12-29T03:07:16Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Sylinaar&#039;&#039;&#039; is an NPC at [[Ebon Gate]] that provides [[enhancive]]-related services in exchange for soul shards.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Services==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| {{prettytable}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Service&lt;br /&gt;
! Price (soul shards)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Make a crumbly enhancive persistent&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Increase an enhancive&#039;s charge pool by 10 charges or 10%, whichever is greater&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Recharge an enhancive with 10 charges (up to the maximum)&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Remove a single enhancive property&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Swap an enhancive property for another, within specific limits&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000* (see below)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Enhancive Swapping Categories==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A property in one of the following categories may be swapped for another property within the same category.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; A Strength property may be swapped for a Wisdom or Aura property of the same value.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Aura*, Strength, and Wisdom&lt;br /&gt;
* Agility, Constitution, Dexterity, and Discipline&lt;br /&gt;
* Influence, Intuition, and Logic&lt;br /&gt;
* Brawling, One-Handed Blunt, One-Handed Edged, Missile Weapons, Polearms, Thrown Weapons, Two Handed Weapons, and Spell Aiming&lt;br /&gt;
* Arcane Symbols and Magic Item Use&lt;br /&gt;
* All Mana Controls&lt;br /&gt;
* All Lores&lt;br /&gt;
* Health Regeneration**, Mana Regeneration, Stamina Regeneration&lt;br /&gt;
* Max Health**, Max Mana, Max Stamina&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;Aura property enhancive swap cost is 20,000 soul shards instead of 10,000.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;&amp;amp;#42;Health Regeneration and Max Health is valued at 50% -- 10 Health Regeneration will convert to 5 Mana Regeneration and vice versa.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
An enhancive swap that applies two properties from the same category will not combine those properties into a single, larger bonus. Instead, each property will remain separate and distinct on the item.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; You have an item with a +5 Strength Bonus and a +2 Wisdom Bonus. If you use enhancive swapping to replace the Wisdom Bonus with another Strength Bonus, the item will then have two separate Strength Bonuses: a +5 Strength Bonus and a +2 Strength Bonus. These bonuses will not combine into a single, larger Strength Bonus, but will remain independent of each other.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Enhancive swapping works on [[Premium enhancive|premium enhancives]]. It was intended to work on [[fusion|fusion orbs]], but may not.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sylinaar cannot remove or swap a negative enhancive.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Ebon Gate Festival]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=227179</id>
		<title>Sylinaar</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=227179"/>
		<updated>2024-10-16T06:51:50Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Notes */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Sylinaar&#039;&#039;&#039; is an NPC at [[Ebon Gate]] that provides [[enhancive]]-related services in exchange for soul shards.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Services==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| {{prettytable}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Service&lt;br /&gt;
! Price (soul shards)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Make a crumbly enhancive persistent&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Increase an enhancive&#039;s charge pool by 10 charges or 10%, whichever is greater&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Recharge an enhancive with 10 charges (up to the maximum)&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Remove a single enhancive property&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Swap an enhancive property for another, within specific limits&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000* (see below)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Enhancive Swapping Categories==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A property in one of the following categories may be swapped for another property within the same category.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; A Strength property may be swapped for a Wisdom or Aura property of the same value.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Aura*, Strength, and Wisdom&lt;br /&gt;
* Agility, Constitution, Dexterity, and Discipline&lt;br /&gt;
* Influence, Intuition, and Logic&lt;br /&gt;
* Brawling, One-Handed Blunt, One-Handed Edged, Missile Weapons, Polearms, Thrown Weapons, Two Handed Weapons, and Spell Aiming&lt;br /&gt;
* Arcane Symbols and Magic Item Use&lt;br /&gt;
* All Mana Controls&lt;br /&gt;
* All Lores&lt;br /&gt;
* Health Regeneration**, Mana Regeneration, Stamina Regeneration&lt;br /&gt;
* Max Health**, Max Mana, Max Stamina&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;Aura property enhancive swap costs 20,000 soul shards instead of 10,000.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;&amp;amp;#42;Health Regeneration and Max Health is valued at 50% -- 10 Health Regeneration will convert to 5 Mana Regeneration and vice versa.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
An enhancive swap that applies two properties from the same category will not combine those properties into a single, larger bonus. Instead, each property will remain separate and distinct on the item.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; You have an item with a +5 Strength Bonus and a +2 Wisdom Bonus. If you use enhancive swapping to replace the Wisdom Bonus with another Strength Bonus, the item will then have two separate Strength Bonuses: a +5 Strength Bonus and a +2 Strength Bonus. These bonuses will not combine into a single, larger Strength Bonus, but will remain independent of each other.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Enhancive swapping works on [[Premium enhancive|premium enhancives]]. It was intended to work on [[fusion|fusion orbs]], but may not.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sylinaar cannot remove or swap a negative enhancive.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Ebon Gate Festival]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=227077</id>
		<title>Sylinaar</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=227077"/>
		<updated>2024-10-15T01:47:22Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Enhancive Swapping Categories */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Sylinaar&#039;&#039;&#039; is an NPC at [[Ebon Gate]] that provides [[enhancive]]-related services in exchange for soul shards.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Services==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| {{prettytable}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Service&lt;br /&gt;
! Price (soul shards)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Make a crumbly enhancive persistent&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Increase an enhancive&#039;s charge pool by 10 charges or 10%, whichever is greater&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Recharge an enhancive with 10 charges (up to the maximum)&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Remove a single enhancive property&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Swap an enhancive property for another, within specific limits&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000* (see below)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Enhancive Swapping Categories==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A property in one of the following categories may be swapped for another property within the same category.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; A Strength property may be swapped for a Wisdom or Aura property of the same value.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Aura*, Strength, and Wisdom&lt;br /&gt;
* Agility, Constitution, Dexterity, and Discipline&lt;br /&gt;
* Influence, Intuition, and Logic&lt;br /&gt;
* Brawling, One-Handed Blunt, One-Handed Edged, Missile Weapons, Polearms, Thrown Weapons, Two Handed Weapons, and Spell Aiming&lt;br /&gt;
* Arcane Symbols and Magic Item Use&lt;br /&gt;
* All Mana Controls&lt;br /&gt;
* All Lores&lt;br /&gt;
* Health Regeneration**, Mana Regeneration, Stamina Regeneration&lt;br /&gt;
* Max Health**, Max Mana, Max Stamina&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;Aura property enhancive swap costs 20,000 soul shards instead of 10,000.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;&amp;amp;#42;Health Regeneration and Max Health is valued at 50% -- 10 Health Regeneration will convert to 5 Mana Regeneration and vice versa.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
An enhancive swap that applies two properties from the same category will not combine those properties into a single, larger bonus. Instead, each property will remain separate and distinct on the item.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; You have an item with a +5 Strength Bonus and a +2 Wisdom Bonus. If you use enhancive swapping to replace the Wisdom Bonus with another Strength Bonus, the item will then have two separate Strength Bonuses: a +5 Strength Bonus and a +2 Strength Bonus. These bonuses will not combine into a single, larger Strength Bonus, but will remain independent of each other.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Enhancive swapping works on [[Premium enhancive|premium enhancives]]. It was intended to work on fusion orbs, but may not.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sylinaar cannot remove or swap a negative enhancive.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Ebon Gate Festival]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=226866</id>
		<title>Sylinaar</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=226866"/>
		<updated>2024-10-11T22:28:03Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Enhancive Swapping Categories */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Sylinaar&#039;&#039;&#039; is an NPC at [[Ebon Gate]] that provides [[enhancive]]-related services in exchange for soul shards.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Services==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| {{prettytable}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Service&lt;br /&gt;
! Price (soul shards)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Make a crumbly enhancive persistent&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Increase an enhancive&#039;s charge pool by 10 charges or 10%, whichever is greater&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Recharge an enhancive with 10 charges (up to the maximum)&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Remove a single enhancive property&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Swap an enhancive property for another, within specific limits&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000* (see below)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Enhancive Swapping Categories==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A property in one of the following categories may be swapped for another property within the same category.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; A Strength property may be swapped for a Wisdom or Aura property of the same value.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Aura*, Strength, and Wisdom&lt;br /&gt;
* Agility, Constitution, Dexterity, and Discipline&lt;br /&gt;
* Influence, Intuition, and Logic&lt;br /&gt;
* Brawling, One-Handed Blunt, One-Handed Edged, Missile Weapons, Polearms, Thrown Weapons, Two Handed Weapons, and Spell Aiming&lt;br /&gt;
* Arcane Symbols and Magic Item Use&lt;br /&gt;
* All Mana Controls&lt;br /&gt;
* All Lores&lt;br /&gt;
* Health Regeneration**, Mana Regeneration, Stamina Regeneration&lt;br /&gt;
* Max Health, Max Mana, Max Stamina&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;Aura property enhancive swap costs 20,000 soul shards instead of 10,000.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;&amp;amp;#42;Health Regeneration is valued at 50% -- 10 Health Regeneration will convert to 5 Mana Regeneration and vice versa.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
An enhancive swap that applies two properties from the same category will not combine those properties into a single, larger bonus. Instead, each property will remain separate and distinct on the item.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; You have an item with a +5 Strength Bonus and a +2 Wisdom Bonus. If you use enhancive swapping to replace the Wisdom Bonus with another Strength Bonus, the item will then have two separate Strength Bonuses: a +5 Strength Bonus and a +2 Strength Bonus. These bonuses will not combine into a single, larger Strength Bonus, but will remain independent of each other.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Enhancive swapping works on [[Premium enhancive|premium enhancives]]. It was intended to work on fusion orbs, but may not.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sylinaar cannot remove or swap a negative enhancive.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Ebon Gate Festival]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=226864</id>
		<title>Sylinaar</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=226864"/>
		<updated>2024-10-11T22:26:05Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Notes */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Sylinaar&#039;&#039;&#039; is an NPC at [[Ebon Gate]] that provides [[enhancive]]-related services in exchange for soul shards.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Services==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| {{prettytable}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Service&lt;br /&gt;
! Price (soul shards)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Make a crumbly enhancive persistent&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Increase an enhancive&#039;s charge pool by 10 charges or 10%, whichever is greater&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Recharge an enhancive with 10 charges (up to the maximum)&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Remove a single enhancive property&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Swap an enhancive property for another, within specific limits&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000* (see below)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Enhancive Swapping Categories==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A property in one of the following categories may be swapped for another property within the same category.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; A Strength property may be swapped for a Wisdom or Aura property of the same value.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Aura*, Strength, and Wisdom&lt;br /&gt;
* Agility, Constitution, Dexterity, and Discipline&lt;br /&gt;
* Influence, Intuition, and Logic&lt;br /&gt;
* Brawling, One-Handed Blunt, One-Handed Edged, Missile Weapons, Polearms, Thrown Weapons, Two Handed Weapons, and Spell Aiming&lt;br /&gt;
* Magic Item Use and Arcane Symbols&lt;br /&gt;
* All Mana Controls&lt;br /&gt;
* All Lores&lt;br /&gt;
* Health Regeneration**, Mana Regeneration, Stamina Regeneration&lt;br /&gt;
* Max Health, Max Mana, Max Stamina&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;Aura property enhancive swap costs 20,000 soul shards instead of 10,000.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;&amp;amp;#42;Health Regeneration is valued at 50% -- 10 Health Regeneration will convert to 5 Mana Regeneration and vice versa.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
An enhancive swap that applies two properties from the same category will not combine those properties into a single, larger bonus. Instead, each property will remain separate and distinct on the item.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; You have an item with a +5 Strength Bonus and a +2 Wisdom Bonus. If you use enhancive swapping to replace the Wisdom Bonus with another Strength Bonus, the item will then have two separate Strength Bonuses: a +5 Strength Bonus and a +2 Strength Bonus. These bonuses will not combine into a single, larger Strength Bonus, but will remain independent of each other.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Enhancive swapping works on [[Premium enhancive|premium enhancives]]. It was intended to work on fusion orbs, but may not.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sylinaar cannot remove or swap a negative enhancive.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Ebon Gate Festival]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=226858</id>
		<title>Sylinaar</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=226858"/>
		<updated>2024-10-11T22:12:36Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Notes */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Sylinaar&#039;&#039;&#039; is an NPC at [[Ebon Gate]] that provides [[enhancive]]-related services in exchange for soul shards.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Services==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| {{prettytable}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Service&lt;br /&gt;
! Price (soul shards)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Make a crumbly enhancive persistent&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Increase an enhancive&#039;s charge pool by 10 charges or 10%, whichever is greater&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Recharge an enhancive with 10 charges (up to the maximum)&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Remove a single enhancive property&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Swap an enhancive property for another, within specific limits&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000* (see below)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Enhancive Swapping Categories==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A property in one of the following categories may be swapped for another property within the same category.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; A Strength property may be swapped for a Wisdom or Aura property of the same value.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Aura*, Strength, and Wisdom&lt;br /&gt;
* Agility, Constitution, Dexterity, and Discipline&lt;br /&gt;
* Influence, Intuition, and Logic&lt;br /&gt;
* Brawling, One-Handed Blunt, One-Handed Edged, Missile Weapons, Polearms, Thrown Weapons, Two Handed Weapons, and Spell Aiming&lt;br /&gt;
* Magic Item Use and Arcane Symbols&lt;br /&gt;
* All Mana Controls&lt;br /&gt;
* All Lores&lt;br /&gt;
* Health Regeneration**, Mana Regeneration, Stamina Regeneration&lt;br /&gt;
* Max Health, Max Mana, Max Stamina&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;Aura property enhancive swap costs 20,000 soul shards instead of 10,000.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;&amp;amp;#42;Health Regeneration is valued at 50% -- 10 Health Regeneration will convert to 5 Mana Regeneration and vice versa.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
An enhancive swap that gives two properties of the identical type of an item will not combine them. For example, if you have an item with Strength Bonus on it, and use enhancive swapping to put another Strength Bonus on it, your item will have two separate Strength Bonus enhancive properties rather than one Strength Bonus property of larger magnitude.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Enhancive swapping works on [[Premium enhancive|premium enhancives]]. It was intended to work on fusion orbs, but may not.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sylinaar cannot remove or swap a negative enhancive.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Ebon Gate Festival]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=226857</id>
		<title>Sylinaar</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=226857"/>
		<updated>2024-10-11T20:54:49Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Notes */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Sylinaar&#039;&#039;&#039; is an NPC at [[Ebon Gate]] that provides [[enhancive]]-related services in exchange for soul shards.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Services==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| {{prettytable}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Service&lt;br /&gt;
! Price (soul shards)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Make a crumbly enhancive persistent&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Increase an enhancive&#039;s charge pool by 10 charges or 10%, whichever is greater&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Recharge an enhancive with 10 charges (up to the maximum)&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Remove a single enhancive property&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Swap an enhancive property for another, within specific limits&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000* (see below)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Enhancive Swapping Categories==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A property in one of the following categories may be swapped for another property within the same category.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; A Strength property may be swapped for a Wisdom or Aura property of the same value.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Aura*, Strength, and Wisdom&lt;br /&gt;
* Agility, Constitution, Dexterity, and Discipline&lt;br /&gt;
* Influence, Intuition, and Logic&lt;br /&gt;
* Brawling, One-Handed Blunt, One-Handed Edged, Missile Weapons, Polearms, Thrown Weapons, Two Handed Weapons, and Spell Aiming&lt;br /&gt;
* Magic Item Use and Arcane Symbols&lt;br /&gt;
* All Mana Controls&lt;br /&gt;
* All Lores&lt;br /&gt;
* Health Regeneration**, Mana Regeneration, Stamina Regeneration&lt;br /&gt;
* Max Health, Max Mana, Max Stamina&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;Aura property enhancive swap costs 20,000 soul shards instead of 10,000.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;&amp;amp;#42;Health Regeneration is valued at 50% -- 10 Health Regeneration will convert to 5 Mana Regeneration and vice versa.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
An enhancive swap that gives two properties of the identical type of an item will not combine them. For example, if you have an item with Strength Bonus on it, and use enhancive swapping to put another Strength Bonus on it, your item will have two separate Strength Bonus enhancive properties rather than one Strength Bonus property of larger magnitude.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Enhancive swapping works on premium enhancives. It was intended to work on fusion orbs, but may not.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sylinaar cannot remove or swap a negative enhancive.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Ebon Gate Festival]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=226856</id>
		<title>Sylinaar</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=226856"/>
		<updated>2024-10-11T20:51:14Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Enhancive Swapping Categories */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Sylinaar&#039;&#039;&#039; is an NPC at [[Ebon Gate]] that provides [[enhancive]]-related services in exchange for soul shards.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Services==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| {{prettytable}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Service&lt;br /&gt;
! Price (soul shards)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Make a crumbly enhancive persistent&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Increase an enhancive&#039;s charge pool by 10 charges or 10%, whichever is greater&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Recharge an enhancive with 10 charges (up to the maximum)&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Remove a single enhancive property&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Swap an enhancive property for another, within specific limits&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000* (see below)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Enhancive Swapping Categories==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A property in one of the following categories may be swapped for another property within the same category.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; A Strength property may be swapped for a Wisdom or Aura property of the same value.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Aura*, Strength, and Wisdom&lt;br /&gt;
* Agility, Constitution, Dexterity, and Discipline&lt;br /&gt;
* Influence, Intuition, and Logic&lt;br /&gt;
* Brawling, One-Handed Blunt, One-Handed Edged, Missile Weapons, Polearms, Thrown Weapons, Two Handed Weapons, and Spell Aiming&lt;br /&gt;
* Magic Item Use and Arcane Symbols&lt;br /&gt;
* All Mana Controls&lt;br /&gt;
* All Lores&lt;br /&gt;
* Health Regeneration**, Mana Regeneration, Stamina Regeneration&lt;br /&gt;
* Max Health, Max Mana, Max Stamina&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;Aura property enhancive swap costs 20,000 soul shards instead of 10,000.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;&amp;amp;#42;Health Regeneration is valued at 50% -- 10 Health Regeneration will convert to 5 Mana Regeneration and vice versa.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
An enhancive swap that gives two properties of the identical type of an item will not combine them. For example, if you have an item with Strength Bonus on it, and use enhancive swapping to put another Strength Bonus on it, your item will have two separate Strength Bonus enhancive properties rather than one Strength Bonus property of larger magnitude.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Enhancive swapping works on premium enhancives. It was intended to work on fusion orbs, but may not.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sylinaar cannot remove or swap negative enhancives.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Ebon Gate Festival]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=226854</id>
		<title>Sylinaar</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Sylinaar&amp;diff=226854"/>
		<updated>2024-10-11T20:01:09Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Enhancive Swapping Categories */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Sylinaar&#039;&#039;&#039; is an NPC at [[Ebon Gate]] that provides [[enhancive]]-related services in exchange for soul shards.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Services==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| {{prettytable}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Service&lt;br /&gt;
! Price (soul shards)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Make a crumbly enhancive persistent&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Increase an enhancive&#039;s charge pool by 10 charges or 10%, whichever is greater&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Recharge an enhancive with 10 charges (up to the maximum)&lt;br /&gt;
| 4,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Remove a single enhancive property&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Swap an enhancive property for another, within specific limits&lt;br /&gt;
| 10,000* (see below)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Enhancive Swapping Categories==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A property in one of the following categories may be swapped for another property within the same category.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Example:&#039;&#039;&#039; A Strength property may be swapped for a Wisdom or Aura property of the same value.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Aura*, Strength, and Wisdom&lt;br /&gt;
* Agility, Constitution, Dexterity, and Discipline&lt;br /&gt;
* Influence, Intuition, and Logic&lt;br /&gt;
* Brawling, One-Handed Blunt, One-Handed Edged, Missile Weapons, Polearms, Thrown Weapons, Two Handed Weapons, and Spell Aiming&lt;br /&gt;
* Magic Item Use and Arcane Symbols&lt;br /&gt;
* All Mana Controls&lt;br /&gt;
* All Lores&lt;br /&gt;
* Health Regeneration**, Mana Regeneration, Stamina Regeneration&lt;br /&gt;
* Max Health, Max Mana, Max Stamina&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Note:&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;Aura property enhancive swap costs 20,000 soul shards instead of 10,000.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;amp;#42;&amp;amp;#42;Health Regeneration is valued at 50% -- 10 Health Regeneration will convert to 5 Mana Regeneration and vice versa.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
An enhancive swap that gives two properties of the identical type of an item will not combine them. For example, if you have an item with Strength Bonus on it, and use enhancive swapping to put another Strength Bonus on it, your item will have two separate Strength Bonus enhancive properties rather than one Strength Bonus property of larger magnitude.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Enhancive swapping works on premium enhancives. It was intended to work on fusion orbs, but may not.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sylinaar cannot remove or swap negative enhancives.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Ebon Gate Festival]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Highguard_Keep&amp;diff=209659</id>
		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Highguard_Keep&amp;diff=209659"/>
		<updated>2023-10-31T05:34:23Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The castle is open to the public.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Provenance==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Highguard keep was meticulously designed under the vigilant supervision of Commander Roblar during the month of Fashanos in the year 5115.&lt;br /&gt;
:Commander Roblar dedicatedly stewarded the keep until the month of Jastatos in the year 5123 when he entrusted its guardianship to Witfog where it remains to this day.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::The Gates of Oblivion shall not prevail against us.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:Tapped into the heart of an underground hot spring, the fountain flows unceasingly, its waters radiating a gentle warmth.  At its center, a sculpture of a mythical creature seems to dance amidst the water, casting ethereal reflections.  Yet, where warmth meets the chill of the open air, a delicate rime outlines its outer brim.  Adjacent, a charming knot garden flourishes. Within, hardy medicinal and culinary herbs thrive, drawing warmth and nourishment from the fountain&#039;s embrace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=In the vast chamber, a grand stonework hearth thrusts roaring flames, weaving a ceaseless ballet of light and shadow.  Above, exposed ironwood beams cradle intricate masonry, a tribute to impeccable craftsmanship.  Leather chairs, rich and inviting, beckon relaxation and solace.  The walls, adorned with tapestries that narrate ancient sagas of valorous battles and fabled romances.  At the chamber&#039;s heart, an oval stonework table, laden with a banquet fit for legions, stands ready to bridge epochs of past and present.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:Dominating the hall is a grand hearth, its facade a mosaic of labradorite speckles and silvery mica glints.  Intricate carvings struck from the age-old granite depict shadowy figures dancing amidst ethereal flames.  The hearth&#039;s surface bears subtle fire stains, hints of many a blaze it has hosted over time.  Candles, seemingly birthed from the stone itself, emanate a soft, undulating glow.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Spanning the grand chamber, beams of impressive girth hint at tales of ancient, colossal trees. At intervals, they showcase resplendent banners, each a masterpiece of craft, rich with emblems of bygone eras.  These heraldic symbols, resplendent in color and design, echo stories of past alliances, valorous battles, and histories etched deep within the hall&#039;s essence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Suspended from the hall&#039;s apex, a banner depicts a verdant tree reaching skyward, its roots delving deeply into a cerulean pool of unfathomable depth.  A serpent, meticulously rendered in molten gold and bearing scales reminiscent of illuminated candles, coils its ascent, exuding a fierce determination as its tail and maw perpetually embrace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Each meticulously woven piece tells tales of heroism, legacy, and kingdoms long past.  The rich hues and intricate patterns seem to dance in the flickering torchlight, lending warmth and grandiosity against the stoic granite backdrop.  Concealed among these masterpieces, secretive arrow slits offer strategic views of the courtyard, blending defense with decor in the castle&#039;s heart.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A barred hatch stands as the only barrier against the ominous void below.  The firelight&#039;s slant casts deceptive shadows, masking the pit&#039;s true depth.  Yet, as your footsteps reverberate, they hint at a chasm as profound and confining as a pitch-dark abyss.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
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The castle is open to the public.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Provenance==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Highguard keep was meticulously designed under the vigilant supervision of Commander Roblar during the month of Fashanos in the year 5115.&lt;br /&gt;
Commander Roblar dedicatedly stewarded the keep until the month of Jastatos in the year 5123 when he entrusted its guardianship to Witfog where it remains to this day.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::The Gates of Oblivion shall not prevail against us.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:Tapped into the heart of an underground hot spring, the fountain flows unceasingly, its waters radiating a gentle warmth.  At its center, a sculpture of a mythical creature seems to dance amidst the water, casting ethereal reflections.  Yet, where warmth meets the chill of the open air, a delicate rime outlines its outer brim.  Adjacent, a charming knot garden flourishes. Within, hardy medicinal and culinary herbs thrive, drawing warmth and nourishment from the fountain&#039;s embrace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=In the vast chamber, a grand stonework hearth thrusts roaring flames, weaving a ceaseless ballet of light and shadow.  Above, exposed ironwood beams cradle intricate masonry, a tribute to impeccable craftsmanship.  Leather chairs, rich and inviting, beckon relaxation and solace.  The walls, adorned with tapestries that narrate ancient sagas of valorous battles and fabled romances.  At the chamber&#039;s heart, an oval stonework table, laden with a banquet fit for legions, stands ready to bridge epochs of past and present.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:Dominating the hall is a grand hearth, its facade a mosaic of labradorite speckles and silvery mica glints.  Intricate carvings struck from the age-old granite depict shadowy figures dancing amidst ethereal flames.  The hearth&#039;s surface bears subtle fire stains, hints of many a blaze it has hosted over time.  Candles, seemingly birthed from the stone itself, emanate a soft, undulating glow.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Spanning the grand chamber, beams of impressive girth hint at tales of ancient, colossal trees. At intervals, they showcase resplendent banners, each a masterpiece of craft, rich with emblems of bygone eras.  These heraldic symbols, resplendent in color and design, echo stories of past alliances, valorous battles, and histories etched deep within the hall&#039;s essence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Suspended from the hall&#039;s apex, a banner depicts a verdant tree reaching skyward, its roots delving deeply into a cerulean pool of unfathomable depth.  A serpent, meticulously rendered in molten gold and bearing scales reminiscent of illuminated candles, coils its ascent, exuding a fierce determination as its tail and maw perpetually embrace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Each meticulously woven piece tells tales of heroism, legacy, and kingdoms long past.  The rich hues and intricate patterns seem to dance in the flickering torchlight, lending warmth and grandiosity against the stoic granite backdrop.  Concealed among these masterpieces, secretive arrow slits offer strategic views of the courtyard, blending defense with decor in the castle&#039;s heart.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A barred hatch stands as the only barrier against the ominous void below.  The firelight&#039;s slant casts deceptive shadows, masking the pit&#039;s true depth.  Yet, as your footsteps reverberate, they hint at a chasm as profound and confining as a pitch-dark abyss.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The castle is owned by Witfog and is open to the public.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Provenance==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Highguard keep was meticulously designed under the vigilant supervision of Commander Roblar during the month of Fashanos in the year 5115.&lt;br /&gt;
Commander Roblar dedicatedly stewarded the keep until the month of Jastatos in the year 5123 when he entrusted its guardianship to Witfog where it remains to this day.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::The Gates of Oblivion shall not prevail against us.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:Tapped into the heart of an underground hot spring, the fountain flows unceasingly, its waters radiating a gentle warmth.  At its center, a sculpture of a mythical creature seems to dance amidst the water, casting ethereal reflections.  Yet, where warmth meets the chill of the open air, a delicate rime outlines its outer brim.  Adjacent, a charming knot garden flourishes. Within, hardy medicinal and culinary herbs thrive, drawing warmth and nourishment from the fountain&#039;s embrace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=In the vast chamber, a grand stonework hearth thrusts roaring flames, weaving a ceaseless ballet of light and shadow.  Above, exposed ironwood beams cradle intricate masonry, a tribute to impeccable craftsmanship.  Leather chairs, rich and inviting, beckon relaxation and solace.  The walls, adorned with tapestries that narrate ancient sagas of valorous battles and fabled romances.  At the chamber&#039;s heart, an oval stonework table, laden with a banquet fit for legions, stands ready to bridge epochs of past and present.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:Dominating the hall is a grand hearth, its facade a mosaic of labradorite speckles and silvery mica glints.  Intricate carvings struck from the age-old granite depict shadowy figures dancing amidst ethereal flames.  The hearth&#039;s surface bears subtle fire stains, hints of many a blaze it has hosted over time.  Candles, seemingly birthed from the stone itself, emanate a soft, undulating glow.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Spanning the grand chamber, beams of impressive girth hint at tales of ancient, colossal trees. At intervals, they showcase resplendent banners, each a masterpiece of craft, rich with emblems of bygone eras.  These heraldic symbols, resplendent in color and design, echo stories of past alliances, valorous battles, and histories etched deep within the hall&#039;s essence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Suspended from the hall&#039;s apex, a banner depicts a verdant tree reaching skyward, its roots delving deeply into a cerulean pool of unfathomable depth.  A serpent, meticulously rendered in molten gold and bearing scales reminiscent of illuminated candles, coils its ascent, exuding a fierce determination as its tail and maw perpetually embrace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Each meticulously woven piece tells tales of heroism, legacy, and kingdoms long past.  The rich hues and intricate patterns seem to dance in the flickering torchlight, lending warmth and grandiosity against the stoic granite backdrop.  Concealed among these masterpieces, secretive arrow slits offer strategic views of the courtyard, blending defense with decor in the castle&#039;s heart.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A barred hatch stands as the only barrier against the ominous void below.  The firelight&#039;s slant casts deceptive shadows, masking the pit&#039;s true depth.  Yet, as your footsteps reverberate, they hint at a chasm as profound and confining as a pitch-dark abyss.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The castle is owned by Witfog and is open to the public.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Provenance==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Highguard keep was meticulously designed under the vigilant supervision of Commander Roblar during the month of Fashanos in the year 5115.&lt;br /&gt;
Commander Roblar dedicatedly stewarded the keep until the month of Jastatos in the year 5123 when he entrusted its guardianship Witfog where it remains to this day.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::The Gates of Oblivion shall not prevail against us.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:Tapped into the heart of an underground hot spring, the fountain flows unceasingly, its waters radiating a gentle warmth.  At its center, a sculpture of a mythical creature seems to dance amidst the water, casting ethereal reflections.  Yet, where warmth meets the chill of the open air, a delicate rime outlines its outer brim.  Adjacent, a charming knot garden flourishes. Within, hardy medicinal and culinary herbs thrive, drawing warmth and nourishment from the fountain&#039;s embrace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=In the vast chamber, a grand stonework hearth thrusts roaring flames, weaving a ceaseless ballet of light and shadow.  Above, exposed ironwood beams cradle intricate masonry, a tribute to impeccable craftsmanship.  Leather chairs, rich and inviting, beckon relaxation and solace.  The walls, adorned with tapestries that narrate ancient sagas of valorous battles and fabled romances.  At the chamber&#039;s heart, an oval stonework table, laden with a banquet fit for legions, stands ready to bridge epochs of past and present.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:Dominating the hall is a grand hearth, its facade a mosaic of labradorite speckles and silvery mica glints.  Intricate carvings struck from the age-old granite depict shadowy figures dancing amidst ethereal flames.  The hearth&#039;s surface bears subtle fire stains, hints of many a blaze it has hosted over time.  Candles, seemingly birthed from the stone itself, emanate a soft, undulating glow.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Spanning the grand chamber, beams of impressive girth hint at tales of ancient, colossal trees. At intervals, they showcase resplendent banners, each a masterpiece of craft, rich with emblems of bygone eras.  These heraldic symbols, resplendent in color and design, echo stories of past alliances, valorous battles, and histories etched deep within the hall&#039;s essence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Suspended from the hall&#039;s apex, a banner depicts a verdant tree reaching skyward, its roots delving deeply into a cerulean pool of unfathomable depth.  A serpent, meticulously rendered in molten gold and bearing scales reminiscent of illuminated candles, coils its ascent, exuding a fierce determination as its tail and maw perpetually embrace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Each meticulously woven piece tells tales of heroism, legacy, and kingdoms long past.  The rich hues and intricate patterns seem to dance in the flickering torchlight, lending warmth and grandiosity against the stoic granite backdrop.  Concealed among these masterpieces, secretive arrow slits offer strategic views of the courtyard, blending defense with decor in the castle&#039;s heart.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A barred hatch stands as the only barrier against the ominous void below.  The firelight&#039;s slant casts deceptive shadows, masking the pit&#039;s true depth.  Yet, as your footsteps reverberate, they hint at a chasm as profound and confining as a pitch-dark abyss.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Courtyard */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The castle is owned by Witfog and is open to the public.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::The Gates of Oblivion shall not prevail against us.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:Tapped into the heart of an underground hot spring, the fountain flows unceasingly, its waters radiating a gentle warmth.  At its center, a sculpture of a mythical creature seems to dance amidst the water, casting ethereal reflections.  Yet, where warmth meets the chill of the open air, a delicate rime outlines its outer brim.  Adjacent, a charming knot garden flourishes. Within, hardy medicinal and culinary herbs thrive, drawing warmth and nourishment from the fountain&#039;s embrace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=In the vast chamber, a grand stonework hearth thrusts roaring flames, weaving a ceaseless ballet of light and shadow.  Above, exposed ironwood beams cradle intricate masonry, a tribute to impeccable craftsmanship.  Leather chairs, rich and inviting, beckon relaxation and solace.  The walls, adorned with tapestries that narrate ancient sagas of valorous battles and fabled romances.  At the chamber&#039;s heart, an oval stonework table, laden with a banquet fit for legions, stands ready to bridge epochs of past and present.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:Dominating the hall is a grand hearth, its facade a mosaic of labradorite speckles and silvery mica glints.  Intricate carvings struck from the age-old granite depict shadowy figures dancing amidst ethereal flames.  The hearth&#039;s surface bears subtle fire stains, hints of many a blaze it has hosted over time.  Candles, seemingly birthed from the stone itself, emanate a soft, undulating glow.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Spanning the grand chamber, beams of impressive girth hint at tales of ancient, colossal trees. At intervals, they showcase resplendent banners, each a masterpiece of craft, rich with emblems of bygone eras.  These heraldic symbols, resplendent in color and design, echo stories of past alliances, valorous battles, and histories etched deep within the hall&#039;s essence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Suspended from the hall&#039;s apex, a banner depicts a verdant tree reaching skyward, its roots delving deeply into a cerulean pool of unfathomable depth.  A serpent, meticulously rendered in molten gold and bearing scales reminiscent of illuminated candles, coils its ascent, exuding a fierce determination as its tail and maw perpetually embrace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Each meticulously woven piece tells tales of heroism, legacy, and kingdoms long past.  The rich hues and intricate patterns seem to dance in the flickering torchlight, lending warmth and grandiosity against the stoic granite backdrop.  Concealed among these masterpieces, secretive arrow slits offer strategic views of the courtyard, blending defense with decor in the castle&#039;s heart.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A barred hatch stands as the only barrier against the ominous void below.  The firelight&#039;s slant casts deceptive shadows, masking the pit&#039;s true depth.  Yet, as your footsteps reverberate, they hint at a chasm as profound and confining as a pitch-dark abyss.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Great Hall */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The castle is owned by Witfog and is open to the public.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::The Gates of Oblivion shall not prevail against us.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=In the vast chamber, a grand stonework hearth thrusts roaring flames, weaving a ceaseless ballet of light and shadow.  Above, exposed ironwood beams cradle intricate masonry, a tribute to impeccable craftsmanship.  Leather chairs, rich and inviting, beckon relaxation and solace.  The walls, adorned with tapestries that narrate ancient sagas of valorous battles and fabled romances.  At the chamber&#039;s heart, an oval stonework table, laden with a banquet fit for legions, stands ready to bridge epochs of past and present.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:Dominating the hall is a grand hearth, its facade a mosaic of labradorite speckles and silvery mica glints.  Intricate carvings struck from the age-old granite depict shadowy figures dancing amidst ethereal flames.  The hearth&#039;s surface bears subtle fire stains, hints of many a blaze it has hosted over time.  Candles, seemingly birthed from the stone itself, emanate a soft, undulating glow.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Spanning the grand chamber, beams of impressive girth hint at tales of ancient, colossal trees. At intervals, they showcase resplendent banners, each a masterpiece of craft, rich with emblems of bygone eras.  These heraldic symbols, resplendent in color and design, echo stories of past alliances, valorous battles, and histories etched deep within the hall&#039;s essence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Suspended from the hall&#039;s apex, a banner depicts a verdant tree reaching skyward, its roots delving deeply into a cerulean pool of unfathomable depth.  A serpent, meticulously rendered in molten gold and bearing scales reminiscent of illuminated candles, coils its ascent, exuding a fierce determination as its tail and maw perpetually embrace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Each meticulously woven piece tells tales of heroism, legacy, and kingdoms long past.  The rich hues and intricate patterns seem to dance in the flickering torchlight, lending warmth and grandiosity against the stoic granite backdrop.  Concealed among these masterpieces, secretive arrow slits offer strategic views of the courtyard, blending defense with decor in the castle&#039;s heart.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A barred hatch stands as the only barrier against the ominous void below.  The firelight&#039;s slant casts deceptive shadows, masking the pit&#039;s true depth.  Yet, as your footsteps reverberate, they hint at a chasm as profound and confining as a pitch-dark abyss.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Dungeon */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The castle is owned by Witfog and is open to the public.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::The Gates of Oblivion shall not prevail against us.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Large enough to swallow a modest inn whole, the great hall is clearly the heart of the castle.  Braziers and a massive fieldstone hearth provide just enough light to reveal exposed ironwood beams high above the bearskin rugs and leather chairs scattered throughout the chamber.  Tapestries depicting scenes of battles and hunts add color to stone walls.  Pine boughs arranged on a T-shaped table that could seat a small army combine their fragrance with the pungent aromas of ale and roasted meats.  A grey granite throne inlaid with ironwood rises amidst a menagerie of trophy heads.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:The quartz and feldspar rocks that most likely littered the keep&#039;s grounds before it was built now make up the surround and chimney for a hearth large enough to hold a tree&#039;s worth of logs.  The mantelpiece appears to be the same ironwood that forms the ceiling&#039;s beams, cut in half lengthwise.  Even split, the slab of wood is massive.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Adorned here and there with colorful banners, these beams traversing the width of the great room must have come from trees of truly mythical proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Two shields have been expertly embroidered side by side on the upper portion of the banner.  The shield on the left is pure white over a field of black, while the other boasts a green serpent entwined around the blade of a sword.  The bottom section depicts ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond.  A golden panel joins the upper and lower portions, centered with the words &amp;quot;Strength, Honor, and Loyalty.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Made of thickly padded wool, the wall hangings serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, preventing the room&#039;s warmth from being lost to the surrounding granite.  Some tapestries are free-hanging while others appear to be tacked tightly against the wall.  Behind several of the tapestries you see slender arrow slits overlooking the courtyard.  In times of war, the keep&#039;s occupants can strip the padded fabric from the walls and defend themselves from invaders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l throne&lt;br /&gt;
:If it didn&#039;t have a thick leather cushion and a couple of furs draped across its back, this throne could be mistaken for an unusually decorative cliff.  Panels of carved ironwood along the arms keep the occupant&#039;s arms from touching the chair&#039;s cold granite.  The throne rests at the center of the T-shaped table&#039;s crossbar, where an array of trophy heads can fix their glassy gazes on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l heads&lt;br /&gt;
:From heavy-tusked mammoths to ferocious bears, all of the region&#039;s fiercest wildlife is arranged closest to the throne.  Trophy heads further from the throne appear to come from more distant lands, but all the creatures have similar feral expressions.  In the southwestern corner is a small plaque bearing the head of a thyril.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A barred hatch stands as the only barrier against the ominous void below.  The firelight&#039;s slant casts deceptive shadows, masking the pit&#039;s true depth.  Yet, as your footsteps reverberate, they hint at a chasm as profound and confining as a pitch-dark abyss.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The castle is owned by Witfog and is open to the public.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::The Gates of Oblivion shall not prevail against us.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Large enough to swallow a modest inn whole, the great hall is clearly the heart of the castle.  Braziers and a massive fieldstone hearth provide just enough light to reveal exposed ironwood beams high above the bearskin rugs and leather chairs scattered throughout the chamber.  Tapestries depicting scenes of battles and hunts add color to stone walls.  Pine boughs arranged on a T-shaped table that could seat a small army combine their fragrance with the pungent aromas of ale and roasted meats.  A grey granite throne inlaid with ironwood rises amidst a menagerie of trophy heads.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:The quartz and feldspar rocks that most likely littered the keep&#039;s grounds before it was built now make up the surround and chimney for a hearth large enough to hold a tree&#039;s worth of logs.  The mantelpiece appears to be the same ironwood that forms the ceiling&#039;s beams, cut in half lengthwise.  Even split, the slab of wood is massive.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Adorned here and there with colorful banners, these beams traversing the width of the great room must have come from trees of truly mythical proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Two shields have been expertly embroidered side by side on the upper portion of the banner.  The shield on the left is pure white over a field of black, while the other boasts a green serpent entwined around the blade of a sword.  The bottom section depicts ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond.  A golden panel joins the upper and lower portions, centered with the words &amp;quot;Strength, Honor, and Loyalty.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Made of thickly padded wool, the wall hangings serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, preventing the room&#039;s warmth from being lost to the surrounding granite.  Some tapestries are free-hanging while others appear to be tacked tightly against the wall.  Behind several of the tapestries you see slender arrow slits overlooking the courtyard.  In times of war, the keep&#039;s occupants can strip the padded fabric from the walls and defend themselves from invaders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l throne&lt;br /&gt;
:If it didn&#039;t have a thick leather cushion and a couple of furs draped across its back, this throne could be mistaken for an unusually decorative cliff.  Panels of carved ironwood along the arms keep the occupant&#039;s arms from touching the chair&#039;s cold granite.  The throne rests at the center of the T-shaped table&#039;s crossbar, where an array of trophy heads can fix their glassy gazes on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l heads&lt;br /&gt;
:From heavy-tusked mammoths to ferocious bears, all of the region&#039;s fiercest wildlife is arranged closest to the throne.  Trophy heads further from the throne appear to come from more distant lands, but all the creatures have similar feral expressions.  In the southwestern corner is a small plaque bearing the head of a thyril.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A series of bars forged into a hinged hatch prevents an unwitting fall into the yawning hole beneath.  The raking angle of the firelight makes it difficult to see the dimensions of the pit, but the echoes of your footsteps suggest the cell below is as deep and narrow as a lightless well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
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A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
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The castle is owned by Witfog and is open to the public.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::Roblar&#039;s Rock&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
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A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
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A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
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Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
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The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Large enough to swallow a modest inn whole, the great hall is clearly the heart of the castle.  Braziers and a massive fieldstone hearth provide just enough light to reveal exposed ironwood beams high above the bearskin rugs and leather chairs scattered throughout the chamber.  Tapestries depicting scenes of battles and hunts add color to stone walls.  Pine boughs arranged on a T-shaped table that could seat a small army combine their fragrance with the pungent aromas of ale and roasted meats.  A grey granite throne inlaid with ironwood rises amidst a menagerie of trophy heads.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:The quartz and feldspar rocks that most likely littered the keep&#039;s grounds before it was built now make up the surround and chimney for a hearth large enough to hold a tree&#039;s worth of logs.  The mantelpiece appears to be the same ironwood that forms the ceiling&#039;s beams, cut in half lengthwise.  Even split, the slab of wood is massive.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Adorned here and there with colorful banners, these beams traversing the width of the great room must have come from trees of truly mythical proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Two shields have been expertly embroidered side by side on the upper portion of the banner.  The shield on the left is pure white over a field of black, while the other boasts a green serpent entwined around the blade of a sword.  The bottom section depicts ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond.  A golden panel joins the upper and lower portions, centered with the words &amp;quot;Strength, Honor, and Loyalty.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Made of thickly padded wool, the wall hangings serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, preventing the room&#039;s warmth from being lost to the surrounding granite.  Some tapestries are free-hanging while others appear to be tacked tightly against the wall.  Behind several of the tapestries you see slender arrow slits overlooking the courtyard.  In times of war, the keep&#039;s occupants can strip the padded fabric from the walls and defend themselves from invaders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l throne&lt;br /&gt;
:If it didn&#039;t have a thick leather cushion and a couple of furs draped across its back, this throne could be mistaken for an unusually decorative cliff.  Panels of carved ironwood along the arms keep the occupant&#039;s arms from touching the chair&#039;s cold granite.  The throne rests at the center of the T-shaped table&#039;s crossbar, where an array of trophy heads can fix their glassy gazes on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l heads&lt;br /&gt;
:From heavy-tusked mammoths to ferocious bears, all of the region&#039;s fiercest wildlife is arranged closest to the throne.  Trophy heads further from the throne appear to come from more distant lands, but all the creatures have similar feral expressions.  In the southwestern corner is a small plaque bearing the head of a thyril.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A series of bars forged into a hinged hatch prevents an unwitting fall into the yawning hole beneath.  The raking angle of the firelight makes it difficult to see the dimensions of the pit, but the echoes of your footsteps suggest the cell below is as deep and narrow as a lightless well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
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The castle is open the the public.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::Roblar&#039;s Rock&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Large enough to swallow a modest inn whole, the great hall is clearly the heart of the castle.  Braziers and a massive fieldstone hearth provide just enough light to reveal exposed ironwood beams high above the bearskin rugs and leather chairs scattered throughout the chamber.  Tapestries depicting scenes of battles and hunts add color to stone walls.  Pine boughs arranged on a T-shaped table that could seat a small army combine their fragrance with the pungent aromas of ale and roasted meats.  A grey granite throne inlaid with ironwood rises amidst a menagerie of trophy heads.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:The quartz and feldspar rocks that most likely littered the keep&#039;s grounds before it was built now make up the surround and chimney for a hearth large enough to hold a tree&#039;s worth of logs.  The mantelpiece appears to be the same ironwood that forms the ceiling&#039;s beams, cut in half lengthwise.  Even split, the slab of wood is massive.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Adorned here and there with colorful banners, these beams traversing the width of the great room must have come from trees of truly mythical proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Two shields have been expertly embroidered side by side on the upper portion of the banner.  The shield on the left is pure white over a field of black, while the other boasts a green serpent entwined around the blade of a sword.  The bottom section depicts ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond.  A golden panel joins the upper and lower portions, centered with the words &amp;quot;Strength, Honor, and Loyalty.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Made of thickly padded wool, the wall hangings serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, preventing the room&#039;s warmth from being lost to the surrounding granite.  Some tapestries are free-hanging while others appear to be tacked tightly against the wall.  Behind several of the tapestries you see slender arrow slits overlooking the courtyard.  In times of war, the keep&#039;s occupants can strip the padded fabric from the walls and defend themselves from invaders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l throne&lt;br /&gt;
:If it didn&#039;t have a thick leather cushion and a couple of furs draped across its back, this throne could be mistaken for an unusually decorative cliff.  Panels of carved ironwood along the arms keep the occupant&#039;s arms from touching the chair&#039;s cold granite.  The throne rests at the center of the T-shaped table&#039;s crossbar, where an array of trophy heads can fix their glassy gazes on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l heads&lt;br /&gt;
:From heavy-tusked mammoths to ferocious bears, all of the region&#039;s fiercest wildlife is arranged closest to the throne.  Trophy heads further from the throne appear to come from more distant lands, but all the creatures have similar feral expressions.  In the southwestern corner is a small plaque bearing the head of a thyril.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A series of bars forged into a hinged hatch prevents an unwitting fall into the yawning hole beneath.  The raking angle of the firelight makes it difficult to see the dimensions of the pit, but the echoes of your footsteps suggest the cell below is as deep and narrow as a lightless well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Roblar owns the castle, and keeps it open to the public. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::Roblar&#039;s Rock&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Large enough to swallow a modest inn whole, the great hall is clearly the heart of the castle.  Braziers and a massive fieldstone hearth provide just enough light to reveal exposed ironwood beams high above the bearskin rugs and leather chairs scattered throughout the chamber.  Tapestries depicting scenes of battles and hunts add color to stone walls.  Pine boughs arranged on a T-shaped table that could seat a small army combine their fragrance with the pungent aromas of ale and roasted meats.  A grey granite throne inlaid with ironwood rises amidst a menagerie of trophy heads.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:The quartz and feldspar rocks that most likely littered the keep&#039;s grounds before it was built now make up the surround and chimney for a hearth large enough to hold a tree&#039;s worth of logs.  The mantelpiece appears to be the same ironwood that forms the ceiling&#039;s beams, cut in half lengthwise.  Even split, the slab of wood is massive.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Adorned here and there with colorful banners, these beams traversing the width of the great room must have come from trees of truly mythical proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Two shields have been expertly embroidered side by side on the upper portion of the banner.  The shield on the left is pure white over a field of black, while the other boasts a green serpent entwined around the blade of a sword.  The bottom section depicts ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond.  A golden panel joins the upper and lower portions, centered with the words &amp;quot;Strength, Honor, and Loyalty.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Made of thickly padded wool, the wall hangings serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, preventing the room&#039;s warmth from being lost to the surrounding granite.  Some tapestries are free-hanging while others appear to be tacked tightly against the wall.  Behind several of the tapestries you see slender arrow slits overlooking the courtyard.  In times of war, the keep&#039;s occupants can strip the padded fabric from the walls and defend themselves from invaders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l throne&lt;br /&gt;
:If it didn&#039;t have a thick leather cushion and a couple of furs draped across its back, this throne could be mistaken for an unusually decorative cliff.  Panels of carved ironwood along the arms keep the occupant&#039;s arms from touching the chair&#039;s cold granite.  The throne rests at the center of the T-shaped table&#039;s crossbar, where an array of trophy heads can fix their glassy gazes on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l heads&lt;br /&gt;
:From heavy-tusked mammoths to ferocious bears, all of the region&#039;s fiercest wildlife is arranged closest to the throne.  Trophy heads further from the throne appear to come from more distant lands, but all the creatures have similar feral expressions.  In the southwestern corner is a small plaque bearing the head of a thyril.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A series of bars forged into a hinged hatch prevents an unwitting fall into the yawning hole beneath.  The raking angle of the firelight makes it difficult to see the dimensions of the pit, but the echoes of your footsteps suggest the cell below is as deep and narrow as a lightless well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Rooftop */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Roblar owns the castle, and keeps it open to the public. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::Roblar&#039;s Rock&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Large enough to swallow a modest inn whole, the great hall is clearly the heart of the castle.  Braziers and a massive fieldstone hearth provide just enough light to reveal exposed ironwood beams high above the bearskin rugs and leather chairs scattered throughout the chamber.  Tapestries depicting scenes of battles and hunts add color to stone walls.  Pine boughs arranged on a T-shaped table that could seat a small army combine their fragrance with the pungent aromas of ale and roasted meats.  A grey granite throne inlaid with ironwood rises amidst a menagerie of trophy heads.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:The quartz and feldspar rocks that most likely littered the keep&#039;s grounds before it was built now make up the surround and chimney for a hearth large enough to hold a tree&#039;s worth of logs.  The mantelpiece appears to be the same ironwood that forms the ceiling&#039;s beams, cut in half lengthwise.  Even split, the slab of wood is massive.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Adorned here and there with colorful banners, these beams traversing the width of the great room must have come from trees of truly mythical proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Two shields have been expertly embroidered side by side on the upper portion of the banner.  The shield on the left is pure white over a field of black, while the other boasts a green serpent entwined around the blade of a sword.  The bottom section depicts ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond.  A golden panel joins the upper and lower portions, centered with the words &amp;quot;Strength, Honor, and Loyalty.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Made of thickly padded wool, the wall hangings serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, preventing the room&#039;s warmth from being lost to the surrounding granite.  Some tapestries are free-hanging while others appear to be tacked tightly against the wall.  Behind several of the tapestries you see slender arrow slits overlooking the courtyard.  In times of war, the keep&#039;s occupants can strip the padded fabric from the walls and defend themselves from invaders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l throne&lt;br /&gt;
:If it didn&#039;t have a thick leather cushion and a couple of furs draped across its back, this throne could be mistaken for an unusually decorative cliff.  Panels of carved ironwood along the arms keep the occupant&#039;s arms from touching the chair&#039;s cold granite.  The throne rests at the center of the T-shaped table&#039;s crossbar, where an array of trophy heads can fix their glassy gazes on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l heads&lt;br /&gt;
:From heavy-tusked mammoths to ferocious bears, all of the region&#039;s fiercest wildlife is arranged closest to the throne.  Trophy heads further from the throne appear to come from more distant lands, but all the creatures have similar feral expressions.  In the southwestern corner is a small plaque bearing the head of a thyril.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A series of bars forged into a hinged hatch prevents an unwitting fall into the yawning hole beneath.  The raking angle of the firelight makes it difficult to see the dimensions of the pit, but the echoes of your footsteps suggest the cell below is as deep and narrow as a lightless well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop - 23274&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Bedchamber */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Roblar owns the castle, and keeps it open to the public. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::Roblar&#039;s Rock&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Large enough to swallow a modest inn whole, the great hall is clearly the heart of the castle.  Braziers and a massive fieldstone hearth provide just enough light to reveal exposed ironwood beams high above the bearskin rugs and leather chairs scattered throughout the chamber.  Tapestries depicting scenes of battles and hunts add color to stone walls.  Pine boughs arranged on a T-shaped table that could seat a small army combine their fragrance with the pungent aromas of ale and roasted meats.  A grey granite throne inlaid with ironwood rises amidst a menagerie of trophy heads.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:The quartz and feldspar rocks that most likely littered the keep&#039;s grounds before it was built now make up the surround and chimney for a hearth large enough to hold a tree&#039;s worth of logs.  The mantelpiece appears to be the same ironwood that forms the ceiling&#039;s beams, cut in half lengthwise.  Even split, the slab of wood is massive.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Adorned here and there with colorful banners, these beams traversing the width of the great room must have come from trees of truly mythical proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Two shields have been expertly embroidered side by side on the upper portion of the banner.  The shield on the left is pure white over a field of black, while the other boasts a green serpent entwined around the blade of a sword.  The bottom section depicts ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond.  A golden panel joins the upper and lower portions, centered with the words &amp;quot;Strength, Honor, and Loyalty.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Made of thickly padded wool, the wall hangings serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, preventing the room&#039;s warmth from being lost to the surrounding granite.  Some tapestries are free-hanging while others appear to be tacked tightly against the wall.  Behind several of the tapestries you see slender arrow slits overlooking the courtyard.  In times of war, the keep&#039;s occupants can strip the padded fabric from the walls and defend themselves from invaders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l throne&lt;br /&gt;
:If it didn&#039;t have a thick leather cushion and a couple of furs draped across its back, this throne could be mistaken for an unusually decorative cliff.  Panels of carved ironwood along the arms keep the occupant&#039;s arms from touching the chair&#039;s cold granite.  The throne rests at the center of the T-shaped table&#039;s crossbar, where an array of trophy heads can fix their glassy gazes on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l heads&lt;br /&gt;
:From heavy-tusked mammoths to ferocious bears, all of the region&#039;s fiercest wildlife is arranged closest to the throne.  Trophy heads further from the throne appear to come from more distant lands, but all the creatures have similar feral expressions.  In the southwestern corner is a small plaque bearing the head of a thyril.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A series of bars forged into a hinged hatch prevents an unwitting fall into the yawning hole beneath.  The raking angle of the firelight makes it difficult to see the dimensions of the pit, but the echoes of your footsteps suggest the cell below is as deep and narrow as a lightless well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber - 23275&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Landing */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Roblar owns the castle, and keeps it open to the public. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::Roblar&#039;s Rock&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Large enough to swallow a modest inn whole, the great hall is clearly the heart of the castle.  Braziers and a massive fieldstone hearth provide just enough light to reveal exposed ironwood beams high above the bearskin rugs and leather chairs scattered throughout the chamber.  Tapestries depicting scenes of battles and hunts add color to stone walls.  Pine boughs arranged on a T-shaped table that could seat a small army combine their fragrance with the pungent aromas of ale and roasted meats.  A grey granite throne inlaid with ironwood rises amidst a menagerie of trophy heads.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:The quartz and feldspar rocks that most likely littered the keep&#039;s grounds before it was built now make up the surround and chimney for a hearth large enough to hold a tree&#039;s worth of logs.  The mantelpiece appears to be the same ironwood that forms the ceiling&#039;s beams, cut in half lengthwise.  Even split, the slab of wood is massive.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Adorned here and there with colorful banners, these beams traversing the width of the great room must have come from trees of truly mythical proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Two shields have been expertly embroidered side by side on the upper portion of the banner.  The shield on the left is pure white over a field of black, while the other boasts a green serpent entwined around the blade of a sword.  The bottom section depicts ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond.  A golden panel joins the upper and lower portions, centered with the words &amp;quot;Strength, Honor, and Loyalty.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Made of thickly padded wool, the wall hangings serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, preventing the room&#039;s warmth from being lost to the surrounding granite.  Some tapestries are free-hanging while others appear to be tacked tightly against the wall.  Behind several of the tapestries you see slender arrow slits overlooking the courtyard.  In times of war, the keep&#039;s occupants can strip the padded fabric from the walls and defend themselves from invaders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l throne&lt;br /&gt;
:If it didn&#039;t have a thick leather cushion and a couple of furs draped across its back, this throne could be mistaken for an unusually decorative cliff.  Panels of carved ironwood along the arms keep the occupant&#039;s arms from touching the chair&#039;s cold granite.  The throne rests at the center of the T-shaped table&#039;s crossbar, where an array of trophy heads can fix their glassy gazes on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l heads&lt;br /&gt;
:From heavy-tusked mammoths to ferocious bears, all of the region&#039;s fiercest wildlife is arranged closest to the throne.  Trophy heads further from the throne appear to come from more distant lands, but all the creatures have similar feral expressions.  In the southwestern corner is a small plaque bearing the head of a thyril.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A series of bars forged into a hinged hatch prevents an unwitting fall into the yawning hole beneath.  The raking angle of the firelight makes it difficult to see the dimensions of the pit, but the echoes of your footsteps suggest the cell below is as deep and narrow as a lightless well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing - 23272&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Buttery */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roblar owns the castle, and keeps it open to the public. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
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:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::Roblar&#039;s Rock&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
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====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
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A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
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A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
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Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
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The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Large enough to swallow a modest inn whole, the great hall is clearly the heart of the castle.  Braziers and a massive fieldstone hearth provide just enough light to reveal exposed ironwood beams high above the bearskin rugs and leather chairs scattered throughout the chamber.  Tapestries depicting scenes of battles and hunts add color to stone walls.  Pine boughs arranged on a T-shaped table that could seat a small army combine their fragrance with the pungent aromas of ale and roasted meats.  A grey granite throne inlaid with ironwood rises amidst a menagerie of trophy heads.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:The quartz and feldspar rocks that most likely littered the keep&#039;s grounds before it was built now make up the surround and chimney for a hearth large enough to hold a tree&#039;s worth of logs.  The mantelpiece appears to be the same ironwood that forms the ceiling&#039;s beams, cut in half lengthwise.  Even split, the slab of wood is massive.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Adorned here and there with colorful banners, these beams traversing the width of the great room must have come from trees of truly mythical proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Two shields have been expertly embroidered side by side on the upper portion of the banner.  The shield on the left is pure white over a field of black, while the other boasts a green serpent entwined around the blade of a sword.  The bottom section depicts ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond.  A golden panel joins the upper and lower portions, centered with the words &amp;quot;Strength, Honor, and Loyalty.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Made of thickly padded wool, the wall hangings serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, preventing the room&#039;s warmth from being lost to the surrounding granite.  Some tapestries are free-hanging while others appear to be tacked tightly against the wall.  Behind several of the tapestries you see slender arrow slits overlooking the courtyard.  In times of war, the keep&#039;s occupants can strip the padded fabric from the walls and defend themselves from invaders.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l throne&lt;br /&gt;
:If it didn&#039;t have a thick leather cushion and a couple of furs draped across its back, this throne could be mistaken for an unusually decorative cliff.  Panels of carved ironwood along the arms keep the occupant&#039;s arms from touching the chair&#039;s cold granite.  The throne rests at the center of the T-shaped table&#039;s crossbar, where an array of trophy heads can fix their glassy gazes on it.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l heads&lt;br /&gt;
:From heavy-tusked mammoths to ferocious bears, all of the region&#039;s fiercest wildlife is arranged closest to the throne.  Trophy heads further from the throne appear to come from more distant lands, but all the creatures have similar feral expressions.  In the southwestern corner is a small plaque bearing the head of a thyril.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery - 23277&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A series of bars forged into a hinged hatch prevents an unwitting fall into the yawning hole beneath.  The raking angle of the firelight makes it difficult to see the dimensions of the pit, but the echoes of your footsteps suggest the cell below is as deep and narrow as a lightless well.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
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A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
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The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
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The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
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==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Great Hall */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Roblar owns the castle, and keeps it open to the public. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::Roblar&#039;s Rock&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall - 23273&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Large enough to swallow a modest inn whole, the great hall is clearly the heart of the castle.  Braziers and a massive fieldstone hearth provide just enough light to reveal exposed ironwood beams high above the bearskin rugs and leather chairs scattered throughout the chamber.  Tapestries depicting scenes of battles and hunts add color to stone walls.  Pine boughs arranged on a T-shaped table that could seat a small army combine their fragrance with the pungent aromas of ale and roasted meats.  A grey granite throne inlaid with ironwood rises amidst a menagerie of trophy heads.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:The quartz and feldspar rocks that most likely littered the keep&#039;s grounds before it was built now make up the surround and chimney for a hearth large enough to hold a tree&#039;s worth of logs.  The mantelpiece appears to be the same ironwood that forms the ceiling&#039;s beams, cut in half lengthwise.  Even split, the slab of wood is massive.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Adorned here and there with colorful banners, these beams traversing the width of the great room must have come from trees of truly mythical proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Two shields have been expertly embroidered side by side on the upper portion of the banner.  The shield on the left is pure white over a field of black, while the other boasts a green serpent entwined around the blade of a sword.  The bottom section depicts ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond.  A golden panel joins the upper and lower portions, centered with the words &amp;quot;Strength, Honor, and Loyalty.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Made of thickly padded wool, the wall hangings serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, preventing the room&#039;s warmth from being lost to the surrounding granite.  Some tapestries are free-hanging while others appear to be tacked tightly against the wall.  Behind several of the tapestries you see slender arrow slits overlooking the courtyard.  In times of war, the keep&#039;s occupants can strip the padded fabric from the walls and defend themselves from invaders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l throne&lt;br /&gt;
:If it didn&#039;t have a thick leather cushion and a couple of furs draped across its back, this throne could be mistaken for an unusually decorative cliff.  Panels of carved ironwood along the arms keep the occupant&#039;s arms from touching the chair&#039;s cold granite.  The throne rests at the center of the T-shaped table&#039;s crossbar, where an array of trophy heads can fix their glassy gazes on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l heads&lt;br /&gt;
:From heavy-tusked mammoths to ferocious bears, all of the region&#039;s fiercest wildlife is arranged closest to the throne.  Trophy heads further from the throne appear to come from more distant lands, but all the creatures have similar feral expressions.  In the southwestern corner is a small plaque bearing the head of a thyril.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A series of bars forged into a hinged hatch prevents an unwitting fall into the yawning hole beneath.  The raking angle of the firelight makes it difficult to see the dimensions of the pit, but the echoes of your footsteps suggest the cell below is as deep and narrow as a lightless well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Courtyard */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Roblar owns the castle, and keeps it open to the public. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard - 23276&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::Roblar&#039;s Rock&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Large enough to swallow a modest inn whole, the great hall is clearly the heart of the castle.  Braziers and a massive fieldstone hearth provide just enough light to reveal exposed ironwood beams high above the bearskin rugs and leather chairs scattered throughout the chamber.  Tapestries depicting scenes of battles and hunts add color to stone walls.  Pine boughs arranged on a T-shaped table that could seat a small army combine their fragrance with the pungent aromas of ale and roasted meats.  A grey granite throne inlaid with ironwood rises amidst a menagerie of trophy heads.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:The quartz and feldspar rocks that most likely littered the keep&#039;s grounds before it was built now make up the surround and chimney for a hearth large enough to hold a tree&#039;s worth of logs.  The mantelpiece appears to be the same ironwood that forms the ceiling&#039;s beams, cut in half lengthwise.  Even split, the slab of wood is massive.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Adorned here and there with colorful banners, these beams traversing the width of the great room must have come from trees of truly mythical proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Two shields have been expertly embroidered side by side on the upper portion of the banner.  The shield on the left is pure white over a field of black, while the other boasts a green serpent entwined around the blade of a sword.  The bottom section depicts ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond.  A golden panel joins the upper and lower portions, centered with the words &amp;quot;Strength, Honor, and Loyalty.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Made of thickly padded wool, the wall hangings serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, preventing the room&#039;s warmth from being lost to the surrounding granite.  Some tapestries are free-hanging while others appear to be tacked tightly against the wall.  Behind several of the tapestries you see slender arrow slits overlooking the courtyard.  In times of war, the keep&#039;s occupants can strip the padded fabric from the walls and defend themselves from invaders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l throne&lt;br /&gt;
:If it didn&#039;t have a thick leather cushion and a couple of furs draped across its back, this throne could be mistaken for an unusually decorative cliff.  Panels of carved ironwood along the arms keep the occupant&#039;s arms from touching the chair&#039;s cold granite.  The throne rests at the center of the T-shaped table&#039;s crossbar, where an array of trophy heads can fix their glassy gazes on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l heads&lt;br /&gt;
:From heavy-tusked mammoths to ferocious bears, all of the region&#039;s fiercest wildlife is arranged closest to the throne.  Trophy heads further from the throne appear to come from more distant lands, but all the creatures have similar feral expressions.  In the southwestern corner is a small plaque bearing the head of a thyril.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A series of bars forged into a hinged hatch prevents an unwitting fall into the yawning hole beneath.  The raking angle of the firelight makes it difficult to see the dimensions of the pit, but the echoes of your footsteps suggest the cell below is as deep and narrow as a lightless well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
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		<title>Highguard Keep</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Location */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Highguard Keep&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[SimuCoin private property]] located on the trail to [[Icemule Trace]], where the Blue Glacier Mountains end and the Tundra begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Roblar owns the castle, and keeps it open to the public. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float:right&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{TOC limit|2}}&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Location==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass - 2517&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths= north, southwest}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Courtyard==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the snow, swirling in over the outer walls, from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Courtyard&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Constant activity in this spacious bailey keeps the swirling snow from blanketing the cobbled courtyard.  Wooden stables and storerooms cling to the perimeter walls, but the grey granite exterior of the compound&#039;s towering inner keep is bare except for an incised cornerstone.  Crenellated battlements top the keep, overhanging the steep structure like a beetled brow, and obscuring the stars behind them.  Tucked into a protected corner near the northern stables is a small fountain.  To the south, a snow-dusted marble statue presides over a row of archery butts.  You also see a black rolaren portcullis.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l keep&lt;br /&gt;
:Slender arrow slits pepper the grey granite of this formidable fortress, otherwise featureless save for a few narrow windows set high near the embattled parapets.  Deeply entrenched within the center of the sheer granite walls of the keep is a pair of heavy ironwood doors, flanked on each side by a small guard station.  Situated in one corner is a wooden rain barrel banded in thick iron.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
:This weathered block of granite clearly predates the stonework around it.  Stonemasons roughly shaped this raw hunk of native massif and carved a few lines of writing on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read cornerstone&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Common language, it reads:&lt;br /&gt;
::Roblar&#039;s Rock&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fountain&lt;br /&gt;
:A determined builder has tapped into one of the hot springs bubbling deep below the surrounding stone to keep the fountain flowing.  Even so, rime has formed around the fountain&#039;s outermost edge.  The steady source also provides a small knot garden, containing a few hardy medicinal and culinary herbs, with enough water and warmth to survive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l statue&lt;br /&gt;
:Carved from polished blue-grey marble, the heroic statue features a detailed image of a young giantman and rearing grizzly bear caught mid-brawl.  The powerfully built giantman stands tall, his tightened fists aimed toward the creature&#039;s jet-inset eyes and gaping maw.  A rectangular bronze plaque is affixed to the base between the two fighters, and it reads: &amp;quot;Birth of a Warrior.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l butt (Archery Game - fire arrows at it for scoring)&lt;br /&gt;
:The archery butt has hundreds of holes in it from years of use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Set within an imposing granite gatehouse, the portal&#039;s massive rolaren beams are capped with mithril spikes, making the keep virtually impregnable by physical or magical means.  The vaulted ceiling above the menacing row of spikes is roughly finished with plaster that still bears the grain of the wood used to shape it.  A quartet of murder holes opens at the apex of the vault, their throats darkened with pitch.  A thick chain attached to a winch allows inhabitants to raise and lower the portcullis at will.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The portcullis is open.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l holes&lt;br /&gt;
:The perpetual chill has caused the residue of formerly liquid pitch that once poured from massive pots above the murder holes to solidify into black stalactites.  The holes&#039; openings are at least three times higher than a giantman&#039;s head, far out of reach yet low enough to prevent the pitch from thickening before it reaches its hapless targets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis lowers smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open portcullis&lt;br /&gt;
:Reaching over, you grasp the thick iron chain next to the black rolaren portcullis and begin to steadily pull hand-over-hand.  As the chain moves through the winch high above, the portcullis rises smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open doors&lt;br /&gt;
:Giving the ironwood doors a firm pull, they reluctantly open with an audible groan.  Warmth washes over you on an ale-scented breeze that rushes out of the keep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close doors&lt;br /&gt;
:As you lean against the ironwood doors, they reluctantly close with a muffled *THUD*!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A faint scraping can be heard on the other side of the portcullis, followed by the loud howl of a ghost wolf, before it is quickly chased off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A sudden brisk breeze whips through the bailey, a whirlwind of snow twirling around the courtyard in its wake.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A soft breeze carries the burbling sound of a small fountain, and the faint scent of herbs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Loud stomping and snorts sound from the direction of the stables, quickly accompanied by the shouts of stable hands as they try to quiet a restless steed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The banner high atop the battlements snaps crisply in the chill winds, as a faint howl is heard off in the distance.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Great Hall==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Earthnode&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Great Hall&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Large enough to swallow a modest inn whole, the great hall is clearly the heart of the castle.  Braziers and a massive fieldstone hearth provide just enough light to reveal exposed ironwood beams high above the bearskin rugs and leather chairs scattered throughout the chamber.  Tapestries depicting scenes of battles and hunts add color to stone walls.  Pine boughs arranged on a T-shaped table that could seat a small army combine their fragrance with the pungent aromas of ale and roasted meats.  A grey granite throne inlaid with ironwood rises amidst a menagerie of trophy heads.  You also see a pair of heavy ironwood doors and a flight of tall stone steps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= west}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hearth (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:The quartz and feldspar rocks that most likely littered the keep&#039;s grounds before it was built now make up the surround and chimney for a hearth large enough to hold a tree&#039;s worth of logs.  The mantelpiece appears to be the same ironwood that forms the ceiling&#039;s beams, cut in half lengthwise.  Even split, the slab of wood is massive.  A basket of wooden sticks sits nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l beam&lt;br /&gt;
:Adorned here and there with colorful banners, these beams traversing the width of the great room must have come from trees of truly mythical proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l banner&lt;br /&gt;
:Two shields have been expertly embroidered side by side on the upper portion of the banner.  The shield on the left is pure white over a field of black, while the other boasts a green serpent entwined around the blade of a sword.  The bottom section depicts ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond.  A golden panel joins the upper and lower portions, centered with the words &amp;quot;Strength, Honor, and Loyalty.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l tapestry&lt;br /&gt;
:Made of thickly padded wool, the wall hangings serve a practical purpose as well as a decorative one, preventing the room&#039;s warmth from being lost to the surrounding granite.  Some tapestries are free-hanging while others appear to be tacked tightly against the wall.  Behind several of the tapestries you see slender arrow slits overlooking the courtyard.  In times of war, the keep&#039;s occupants can strip the padded fabric from the walls and defend themselves from invaders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the T-shaped table you see a gold-banded oak keg, a tray of winterberry tarts, a plate of hard smoked cheese, some loaves of hearty brown bread, a platter of juicy mammoth steaks, a leg of roasted snow hare and an opaque glass bottle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the T-shaped table you see a wooden barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l throne&lt;br /&gt;
:If it didn&#039;t have a thick leather cushion and a couple of furs draped across its back, this throne could be mistaken for an unusually decorative cliff.  Panels of carved ironwood along the arms keep the occupant&#039;s arms from touching the chair&#039;s cold granite.  The throne rests at the center of the T-shaped table&#039;s crossbar, where an array of trophy heads can fix their glassy gazes on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l heads&lt;br /&gt;
:From heavy-tusked mammoths to ferocious bears, all of the region&#039;s fiercest wildlife is arranged closest to the throne.  Trophy heads further from the throne appear to come from more distant lands, but all the creatures have similar feral expressions.  In the southwestern corner is a small plaque bearing the head of a thyril.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Buttery==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Buttery&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=This storage space is so packed with food that builders have added a wooden loft to hold the excess.  Cheese wheels, wine casks, salted meats, and barrels of vegetables would surely be enough to withstand a months-long siege, yet the freshness of the food suggests it&#039;s just the weekly supply.  Round wooden covers conceal a pair of brick-lined chambers dug into the frosty soil where perishables can be kept cold.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=east}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l loft&lt;br /&gt;
:A short flight of steps leads to an assortment of boxed fruits and vegetables.  Bottles of everything from fiery preserved peppers to salty fish sauce stand ready to add savor to any dish.  Judging by their scent, a pair of smaller barrels contains rum-soaked fruit.  The space beneath the loft holds tuns of mead and wine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l in chamber&lt;br /&gt;
:In the brick-lined chamber you see a red-banded oak keg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dungeon==&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Dungeon&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=A massive granite brazier in the center of the chamber casts fitful light over its sparse furnishings, the heat of the banked coals not enough to banish the chill radiating from the dark stone walls.  A scarred butcher block table near the brazier holds an array of implements and a bowl set back from the edge.  Manacles chained to the walls range in size to encircle any race&#039;s wrists, though never comfortably.  A canted wooden slab fills one corner of the room, and a barred hole in the floor occupies another.  You also see some uneven stone steps that steeply rise out of sight.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits= none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:The coarsely carved stone brazier contains coals banked around an assortment of pokers and brands.  Some of the tools glow with their own fierce heat, ready to leave their searing mark on exposed flesh.  A flue in the arched ceiling above the brazier keeps smoke from gathering in the room.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l under table&lt;br /&gt;
:Under the butcher block table you see a corroded vat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vat (Custom trash)&lt;br /&gt;
:Welded bolts and nuts hold the steel sides of the vat in place, their fused joints creating an angular vessel that is both large and high-sided.  Viscous liquid of a greenish yellow variety burbles in the bottom, sporadically sending bubbles to its surface which explode against the sides and leave residual splatter marks in their wake.  Sludge, mottled with brown and red, floats on the surface near the left edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;drop stick in vat&lt;br /&gt;
:You cautiously drop a hefty stick into the corroded vat, careful not to cause a splash as the streaked liquid fizzles and pops, slowly consuming the stick.  An acrid aroma burns in your nostrils.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l implements&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the rough-hewn table beneath them, these torture tools are exquisite in their craftsmanship.  From polished steel petals folded into a pear shape, to slim copper reeds precisely curved to fit under fingernails, the selection of implements is as impeccably maintained as a swordsman&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bowl&lt;br /&gt;
:Wads of stained linen half-fill the vessel.  Although you can&#039;t quite see everything that&#039;s in the bowl, the mingled smells of copper and ephlox moss from the dark liquid in the bottom hint at both healing and harm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l slab&lt;br /&gt;
:Crafted from a single piece of wood as broad as Pinefar&#039;s mightiest trees, the slab is fitted with straps on all sides.  A system of gears and pulleys on its base tightens the leather straps.  A broad but shallow groove around its edges acts as a gutter, while the table&#039;s tilt carries fluids away to leave the gruesome work surface relatively clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l hole&lt;br /&gt;
:A series of bars forged into a hinged hatch prevents an unwitting fall into the yawning hole beneath.  The raking angle of the firelight makes it difficult to see the dimensions of the pit, but the echoes of your footsteps suggest the cell below is as deep and narrow as a lightless well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A clump of ash falls from the coals in a massive granite brazier, brightening the room for a brief moment before the gloom descends again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A massive granite brazier hisses as condensation on the clammy stone above it drips onto a heated brand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Distant echoes of voices and the clattering of crockery hint at the normal life of the keep continuing far away from the dungeon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The thick, coppery smell of decay drifts toward you, but you can&#039;t tell if it&#039;s coming from the grim, wooden slab in the corner or the stained manacles lining the walls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tentatively sticking its nose out of a pile of straw, a rat dashes across the floor and scurries up one leg of the butcher block table.  Without hesitation, it makes its way across the various implements arranged on top and stops at the bowl to pilfer a blood-soaked rag from within.  Clutching it tightly in its jaw, the rat hastily returns to its den of straw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The faint clanking of chains echoes loudly from the barred hole, the sound amplified within the confined space.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
==Landing==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Pale sunlight illuminates a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Landing&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Torches illuminate a row of suits of full plate armor that stand like sentinels along the landing.  To the west, a series of narrow mullioned bay windows that enclose a polished oak bench offer an expansive view of the remote trail that connects Wehnimer&#039;s Landing and Icemule Trace.  A few sheets of parchment and a scattering of mithril figures, arrayed for battle atop a painted map, rest upon a narrow table at one end of the landing.  A bookcase stands nearby, filled with leather-bound volumes and additional maps.  You also see a tempered glass trophy case mounted on the wall, a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps, a trapdoor in the ceiling accessed by a ladder and a flight of tall stone steps leading down.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l armor&lt;br /&gt;
:Whether it&#039;s enameled and engraved ceremonial armor or plate meant for battle, each suit of armor is beautifully polished.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the bay window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Blue Glacier, Mountain Pass]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The view is remarkable from your vantage point at the top of this plateau as you stop to rest.  You gaze north to find the snow-blown expanse of the tundra stretching as far as the eye can see.  To the southwest, the jagged magnificence of the Blue Glacier Mountains rises to great heights and embraces the clouds.  You also see a mithril-tipped black rolaren portcullis set within an imposing granite gatehouse.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l parchment&lt;br /&gt;
:A map of the surrounding terrain has been painstakingly drawn on the parchment.  Dozens of circles have been placed along the trail with notations of known bandit activity.  Several of the circles have large X&#039;s drawn through them, marking threats that have been eliminated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bookcase&lt;br /&gt;
:Dusty books on military strategy and tactics line the top few shelves of the bookcase.  Spread out on the lower shelves are what appear to be recently-read books on the arcane.  Neatly rolled maps fill the rest of the available space.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Bedchamber==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window lets in more light than chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Bedchamber&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=High ceilings and smooth, plaster-coated stone walls give this large room a surprisingly airy feel.  A smaller version of the fieldstone fireplace in the hall below keeps the bedchamber comfortable, as a north-facing window is shuttered tightly against the evening&#039;s chill.  Although a rough-hewn oak bed lavishly draped with furs dominates the room, a free-standing grindstone and a well-stocked weapons rack draw attention near the window.  Two small tables guard the bed, while an enormous mithril vault is built into the opposing wall.  You also see a tall silver-framed mirror and a massive ironwood door with rolaren hasps.&lt;br /&gt;
|exits=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l fireplace (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life.  Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l window&lt;br /&gt;
:You gaze through the window and see...&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;[Icemule Trail, Tundra]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Large, granite boulders dot the landscape, left behind by the receding glacier sometime in the distant past.  Considering the size of the rocks, the power of the glacier that moved them must have been amazing.&lt;br /&gt;
:Obvious paths: north, southwest&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l bed (Scripted sheets)&lt;br /&gt;
:Plain cotton sheets are a cool contrast to the luxurious furs heaped on the massive bed.  Carvings of bears in various positions decorate the bedposts and appear to have been the work of a talented amateur.  However, the rough nature and untrained quality only add to the charm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l rack&lt;br /&gt;
:Bladed weapons of all shapes and sizes line the rack, ambient light glinting from the smooth, polished edges.  Rows of various types of knives are carefully aligned above all manner of broadswords along the outer portion of the rack, while the center contains numerous waraxes and claidhmores.  There is one empty space in an honored position with words inscribed above it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be something written on it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;gt;read rack&lt;br /&gt;
::In the Giantman language, it reads&lt;br /&gt;
::Undoer  ~  The Bane of Luukos&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l table (Ambient lantern)&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of matching oak tables flank the bed, each holding a small silver lantern.  Sitting on one table is an axe sharpening kit, complete with an oiled rag and a rough whetstone.  Alongside the other table is a small wooden bucket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;light lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You light the silver lantern, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;extinguish lantern&lt;br /&gt;
:You carefully extinguish the silver lantern, causing a small jet of smoke which quickly dissipates.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l on table&lt;br /&gt;
:On the bedside table you see a small silver lantern, a shield-etched heavy glass tankard, a handful of peanut butter cookies and a leather-bound tactical journal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l vault&lt;br /&gt;
:A large square of solid mithril has been inset into the thick stone wall to secure the Warmaster&#039;s most precious possessions.  A large wheel with three spokes is mounted in the center next to a plate with a large keyhole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;open vault&lt;br /&gt;
:Grasping the large wheel you turn it hard to the left, using all of your strength to get it to move.  With a loud *THUNK!* the massive steel bars that secure the door slide free and you open the vault.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;close vault&lt;br /&gt;
:After firmly closing the door of the vault, you grasp the wheel and give it a quick spin to the right.  A loud *THUNK!* echoes through the bedchamber as the massive steel bars slide into place and secure the door.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;peer mirror (Functional)&lt;br /&gt;
:You look at yourself carefully in the silver-framed mirror...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Rooftop==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Day&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the surrounding territory unfurls like a map, and small groups of people moving along the trail appear no larger than toy soldiers.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Night&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{RoomDescription&lt;br /&gt;
|roomname=Highguard Keep, Rooftop&lt;br /&gt;
|desc=Crenellated granite walls provide protection for archers, but offer little defense against the ever-present northern winds at this altitude.  From this vantage point, the lights of surrounding lodges and townships become tiny constellations mirroring the ones above you.  Though now home only to a pair of snowy owls that have built a nest in the lee of one wall, a discarded ballista bolt suggests the roof recently held weapons of war.  A tall flagpole stands firmly in the ironwood planking.  You also see a small fireworks press and a large iron brazier.&lt;br /&gt;
|paths=none}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l flagpole&lt;br /&gt;
:As tall as a mast and almost as thick, the flagpole holds aloft a banner of ten black claws grasping a red-gold circle with an inset blue diamond, signaling when the lord of the keep is at home.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l planking&lt;br /&gt;
:Deep gouges mar the ironwood flooring covering the rooftop, evidence of heavy equipment being dragged around and repositioned.  A worn track around the inner edge of the wall tells of the passage of many a guard, keeping watch on the surrounding area.  In the center of the floor is a trapdoor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l press &lt;br /&gt;
:The [[fireworks press]] is a device composed of two iron plates joined by a hinge.  Each plate has a molded depression on the inner side and fanciful scrollwork on its exterior.  An ornate iron lever is attached to the top plate and a small green crystal is embedded on its side.  The crystal is dark.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;gt;l brazier&lt;br /&gt;
:Massive iron legs support a brazier large enough to warm half a dozen soldiers at once, and the heat of the flames is welcome.  The large fire also serves as a bright beacon to travelers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Ambient Room Scripts====&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A tall flagpole creaks and bends precariously in the vigorous breeze, snapping to attention the moment the winds relent.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ironwood planking emits a deep, sorrowful groan as the aged keep settles slightly on its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The crisp *CRACK* of cloth snapping in the wind fills the area, reverberating off the surrounding stone walls, as the banner atop the flagpole strains against the frigid gale.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fiery orange and yellow flames writhe and dance within the brazier, as the arctic breeze seeps into your bones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The shrill cry of a hawk drifts in from high overhead and is quickly answered by the protective *hoot* of the owls.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SimuCoin Private Properties]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
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		<title>Ebon Gate Treasure Trove</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Location */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{TOCright}}&lt;br /&gt;
Following in the footsteps of the [[Duskruin Treasure Trove]], [[:Category:Ebon Gate Festival|Ebon Gate]] received its own Treasure Trove raffle system in 2019.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==General Information (2023)==&lt;br /&gt;
A Treasure Trove is a token raffle. It draws once a day, around 9pm game-time, (Eastern/NY). This year at Ebon Gate, there are &#039;&#039;&#039;five&#039;&#039;&#039; Treasure Troves. 4 of them within Gavelsdown Hall, and one for Private Property Owners in the shop called The Roof Over. To enter the drawing, you buy a token from the attendant in the building. You can only put one token in each drawing. Tokens cost 100,000 silvers (probably not from a note). Drop your token in the &#039;&#039;&#039;wooden drawer&#039;&#039;&#039; to enter the raffle.  The &#039;&#039;&#039;display shelf&#039;&#039;&#039; shows the item currently up for a raffle, while the &#039;&#039;&#039;circular tray&#039;&#039;&#039; holds four items that are on deck, on of which will be randomly selected for the next drawing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A Service Pass is required for the Troves.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To see a preview of items listed for the Trove, please see [[/saved posts|saved posts]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Ebon Gate Treasure Trove/2023|Trove Items Wiki Page]] (and hey, anyone can lend a hand at recording these for posterity!  There&#039;s an easy copy/pasta with all the wiki coding at the bottom of the wiki page for you to add an item).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==General Information (2022)==&lt;br /&gt;
Raffles within the Treasure Trove draw once a day at 9pm eastern time.  Entrants can drop an unlimited amount of tokens into the &#039;&#039;&#039;wooden drawer&#039;&#039;&#039; to enter the raffle.  The &#039;&#039;&#039;display shelf&#039;&#039;&#039; shows the item currently up for a raffle, while the &#039;&#039;&#039;circular tray&#039;&#039;&#039; holds four items that are on deck, on of which is selected randomly for the next raffle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A total of ten items from a list of thirty will show up randomly as part of the raffle, and cycle through for ten days.  The remaining items that were not cycled through the daily raffles may become available at the [[Eve of the Reunion Event]] held towards the end of Ebon Gate Festival.  To see a preview of items listed for the Trove, please see [[/saved posts|saved posts]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Evermore Hollow Information===&lt;br /&gt;
====Location====&lt;br /&gt;
Pumpkin-etched tokens be purchased from a decaying gjenganger, located in Gavelsdown Hall, Sitting Room (Lich #31574), for 100,000 silvers each with VERB: ASK GJENGANGER ABOUT BUY.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Treasure Trove may be found in the Parlor of Gavelsdown Hall, located at in the westernmost part of Evermore Hollow&#039;s Inner Ring (Map ID: 8, Lich #31568, Room #8084013), with one room to the south (Lich #32201) and one to the north (Lich #32285).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Raffle Token====&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;a pumpkin-etched token&#039;&#039;&#039; - These tokens are purchased from the attendant. (Previously, they were awarded as random prizes when participating in [[Trick-or-Treat]].)&lt;br /&gt;
:; Analyze&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&amp;lt;section begin=evermore /&amp;gt;You analyze your pumpkin-etched token and sense that the creator has provided the following information:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This token will give you entry to a Treasure Trove raffle!  This token has 1 use.  A raffle token will be destroyed when it is used to enter a raffle at the Treasure Trove.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Your pumpkin-etched token is from Ebon Gate Festival and can only be used for Treasure Trove raffles at that event.  In addition, tokens are event-specific and must be used during the event from which it was obtained.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This one was obtained at the event with ID #100122 (which is typically a date).  (For example, 100120 would be October 1, 2020.)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[Type HELP when in the Treasure Trove area for more information.]&lt;br /&gt;
You get no sense of whether or not the token may be further lightened.&amp;lt;section end=evermore /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Evermore Hollow Information===&lt;br /&gt;
Located in Gavelsdown Hall, there are 4 rooms with a Treasure Trove in each one.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Caligos Isle Information===&lt;br /&gt;
To view information specific to the [[Caligos Isle]] Treasure Trove, click &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-customtoggle-1&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;color:#0000ff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;here&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&amp;quot; id=&amp;quot;mw-customcollapsible-1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Location====&lt;br /&gt;
The Treasure Trove is located in the Jangling Junker on Caligos Isle. Look for the shelter midship, in Lich room 28557.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;a mid-sized aging schooner sitting very low in the water, [Map Room 16], Lich #26421, go schooner, go shelter&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Raffle Token====&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;an eel-etched raffle token&#039;&#039;&#039; - These tokens were awarded as random prizes when digging, playing [[Caligos Isle/mini games|mini games]], or participating in [[Trick-or-Treat]].&lt;br /&gt;
:; Analyze&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&amp;lt;section begin=caligos /&amp;gt;You analyze your raffle token and sense that the creator has provided the following information:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This token will give you entry to a Treasure Trove raffle!  This token has 1 use.  A raffle token will be destroyed when it is used to enter a raffle at the Treasure Trove.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Your raffle token is from Ebon Gate Festival and can only be used for Treasure Trove raffles at that event.  In addition, tokens are event-specific and must be used during the event from which it was obtained.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This one was obtained at the event with ID #100121 (which is typically a date).  (For example, 100120 would be October 1, 2020.)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[Type HELP when in the Treasure Trove area for more information.]&lt;br /&gt;
You get no sense of whether or not the token may be further lightened.&amp;lt;section end=caligos /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Sign===&lt;br /&gt;
The sign within the Treasure Trove reads:&lt;br /&gt;
{{sign|sign={{addmetext}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Prize Lists==&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;lt;big&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Ebon Gate Treasure Trove/2023|2023 list]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/big&amp;gt; - Current run&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/2022|2022 list]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/2021|2021 list]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/2020|2020 list]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/2019|2019 list]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Additional Information==&lt;br /&gt;
===HELP===&lt;br /&gt;
While within the Treasure Trove, typing {{boldmono|HELP}} displays a menu with information on the raffles.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~*~*~*~*~*~*~*   THE TREASURE TROVE   *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Welcome to The Treasure Trove!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ HOW THIS WORKS ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - Find a raffle token somewhere in this realm.  In many cases, these tokens will drop from games and/or event activities.  In other cases, these tokens may be purchasable.  Refer to information provided about the particular event for further details.&lt;br /&gt;
 - Look on the display shelf.  This is the current item up for raffle.  Raffles will not run between 2 AM and noon, Eastern time, so if the shelf is empty, it is because the Treasure Trove is currently inactive and will &amp;quot;wake up&amp;quot; outside of those designated times.  (Please note: the &amp;quot;wake up&amp;quot;  time may vary by as much as 30 minutes from day-to-day.)&lt;br /&gt;
 - Look on the circular tray.  This holds the next item(s) up for raffle.  The &amp;quot;next&amp;quot; selection is random.&lt;br /&gt;
 - If you are interested in being included in the raffle for the item on the tray, insert (DROP) your token in the wooden drawer for a chance to win the raffle.&lt;br /&gt;
 - You can LOOK at the cabinet and the drawer to get important information about the Treasure Trove.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ HOW DOES A RAFFLE TOKEN WORK? ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - Raffle tokens have 1 use.&lt;br /&gt;
 - DROP or PUT your raffle TOKEN IN the token DRAWER.  You can enter a raffle as many times as you want.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ WHAT IF I WIN A RAFFLE? ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - If you win a raffle, you (and only you) will be messaged that you won (if you&#039;re online), noting the item that you won.  This item MUST be picked up before the next raffle item draws.  If you fail to pick up the item, both the item and the token used for the raffle will be forfeit.&lt;br /&gt;
 - Winning accounts will be locked from raffle participation for 36 hours (1 days).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ HOW OFTEN WILL RAFFLES OCCUR? ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - When the Treasure Trove is awake (not between the hours of 2AM and noon, Eastern time,) raffles will draw every 1440 minutes [24 hour(s)].  A raffle will not start (ie: no item moved to the shelf) if its draw time would fall during the sleep hours.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ CAN I SELL MY RAFFLE TOKEN? ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - Maybe!  Depending on the event, it&#039;s possible that an NPC will buy-back your tokens.  Look for an attendant near the Treasure Trove and ASK him/her about TOKEN to get more information.&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==See Also==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/saved posts|Saved Posts]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category: Ebon Gate Festival]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Ebon_Gate_Treasure_Trove&amp;diff=208167</id>
		<title>Ebon Gate Treasure Trove</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Ebon_Gate_Treasure_Trove&amp;diff=208167"/>
		<updated>2023-10-03T01:48:56Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Location */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{TOCright}}&lt;br /&gt;
Following in the footsteps of the [[Duskruin Treasure Trove]], [[:Category:Ebon Gate Festival|Ebon Gate]] received its own Treasure Trove raffle system in 2019.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==General Information (2023)==&lt;br /&gt;
A Treasure Trove is a token raffle. It draws once a day, around 9pm game-time, (Eastern/NY). This year at Ebon Gate, there are &#039;&#039;&#039;five&#039;&#039;&#039; Treasure Troves. 4 of them within Gavelsdown Hall, and one for Private Property Owners in the shop called The Roof Over. To enter the drawing, you buy a token from the attendant in the building. You can only put one token in each drawing. Tokens cost 100,000 silvers (probably not from a note). Drop your token in the &#039;&#039;&#039;wooden drawer&#039;&#039;&#039; to enter the raffle.  The &#039;&#039;&#039;display shelf&#039;&#039;&#039; shows the item currently up for a raffle, while the &#039;&#039;&#039;circular tray&#039;&#039;&#039; holds four items that are on deck, on of which will be randomly selected for the next drawing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To see a preview of items listed for the Trove, please see [[/saved posts|saved posts]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Ebon Gate Treasure Trove/2023|Trove Items Wiki Page]] (and hey, anyone can lend a hand at recording these for posterity!  There&#039;s an easy copy/pasta with all the wiki coding at the bottom of the wiki page for you to add an item).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==General Information (2022)==&lt;br /&gt;
Raffles within the Treasure Trove draw once a day at 9pm eastern time.  Entrants can drop an unlimited amount of tokens into the &#039;&#039;&#039;wooden drawer&#039;&#039;&#039; to enter the raffle.  The &#039;&#039;&#039;display shelf&#039;&#039;&#039; shows the item currently up for a raffle, while the &#039;&#039;&#039;circular tray&#039;&#039;&#039; holds four items that are on deck, on of which is selected randomly for the next raffle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A total of ten items from a list of thirty will show up randomly as part of the raffle, and cycle through for ten days.  The remaining items that were not cycled through the daily raffles may become available at the [[Eve of the Reunion Event]] held towards the end of Ebon Gate Festival.  To see a preview of items listed for the Trove, please see [[/saved posts|saved posts]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Evermore Hollow Information===&lt;br /&gt;
====Location====&lt;br /&gt;
Tokens my be purchased from a decaying gjenganger, located in Gavelsdown Hall, Sitting Room (Lich#31574), for 100,000 silvers each with VERB: ASK GJENGANGER ABOUT BUY.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Treasure Trove may be found in the Parlor of Gavelsdown Hall, located at in the westernmost part of Evermore Hollow&#039;s Inner Ring (Map ID: 8, Lich #31568, Room #8084013), with one room to the south (Lich #32201) and one to the north (Lich #32285).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Raffle Token====&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;a pumpkin-etched token&#039;&#039;&#039; - These tokens are purchased from the attendant. (Previously, they were awarded as random prizes when participating in [[Trick-or-Treat]].)&lt;br /&gt;
:; Analyze&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&amp;lt;section begin=evermore /&amp;gt;You analyze your pumpkin-etched token and sense that the creator has provided the following information:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This token will give you entry to a Treasure Trove raffle!  This token has 1 use.  A raffle token will be destroyed when it is used to enter a raffle at the Treasure Trove.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Your pumpkin-etched token is from Ebon Gate Festival and can only be used for Treasure Trove raffles at that event.  In addition, tokens are event-specific and must be used during the event from which it was obtained.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This one was obtained at the event with ID #100122 (which is typically a date).  (For example, 100120 would be October 1, 2020.)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[Type HELP when in the Treasure Trove area for more information.]&lt;br /&gt;
You get no sense of whether or not the token may be further lightened.&amp;lt;section end=evermore /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Evermore Hollow Information===&lt;br /&gt;
Located in Gavelsdown Hall, there are 4 rooms with a Treasure Trove in each one.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Caligos Isle Information===&lt;br /&gt;
To view information specific to the [[Caligos Isle]] Treasure Trove, click &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-customtoggle-1&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;color:#0000ff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;here&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&amp;quot; id=&amp;quot;mw-customcollapsible-1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Location====&lt;br /&gt;
The Treasure Trove is located in the Jangling Junker on Caligos Isle. Look for the shelter midship, in Lich room 28557.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;a mid-sized aging schooner sitting very low in the water, [Map Room 16], Lich #26421, go schooner, go shelter&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Raffle Token====&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;an eel-etched raffle token&#039;&#039;&#039; - These tokens were awarded as random prizes when digging, playing [[Caligos Isle/mini games|mini games]], or participating in [[Trick-or-Treat]].&lt;br /&gt;
:; Analyze&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&amp;lt;section begin=caligos /&amp;gt;You analyze your raffle token and sense that the creator has provided the following information:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This token will give you entry to a Treasure Trove raffle!  This token has 1 use.  A raffle token will be destroyed when it is used to enter a raffle at the Treasure Trove.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Your raffle token is from Ebon Gate Festival and can only be used for Treasure Trove raffles at that event.  In addition, tokens are event-specific and must be used during the event from which it was obtained.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This one was obtained at the event with ID #100121 (which is typically a date).  (For example, 100120 would be October 1, 2020.)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[Type HELP when in the Treasure Trove area for more information.]&lt;br /&gt;
You get no sense of whether or not the token may be further lightened.&amp;lt;section end=caligos /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Sign===&lt;br /&gt;
The sign within the Treasure Trove reads:&lt;br /&gt;
{{sign|sign={{addmetext}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Prize Lists==&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;lt;big&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Ebon Gate Treasure Trove/2023|2023 list]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/big&amp;gt; - Current run&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/2022|2022 list]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/2021|2021 list]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/2020|2020 list]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/2019|2019 list]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Additional Information==&lt;br /&gt;
===HELP===&lt;br /&gt;
While within the Treasure Trove, typing {{boldmono|HELP}} displays a menu with information on the raffles.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~*~*~*~*~*~*~*   THE TREASURE TROVE   *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Welcome to The Treasure Trove!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ HOW THIS WORKS ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - Find a raffle token somewhere in this realm.  In many cases, these tokens will drop from games and/or event activities.  In other cases, these tokens may be purchasable.  Refer to information provided about the particular event for further details.&lt;br /&gt;
 - Look on the display shelf.  This is the current item up for raffle.  Raffles will not run between 2 AM and noon, Eastern time, so if the shelf is empty, it is because the Treasure Trove is currently inactive and will &amp;quot;wake up&amp;quot; outside of those designated times.  (Please note: the &amp;quot;wake up&amp;quot;  time may vary by as much as 30 minutes from day-to-day.)&lt;br /&gt;
 - Look on the circular tray.  This holds the next item(s) up for raffle.  The &amp;quot;next&amp;quot; selection is random.&lt;br /&gt;
 - If you are interested in being included in the raffle for the item on the tray, insert (DROP) your token in the wooden drawer for a chance to win the raffle.&lt;br /&gt;
 - You can LOOK at the cabinet and the drawer to get important information about the Treasure Trove.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ HOW DOES A RAFFLE TOKEN WORK? ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - Raffle tokens have 1 use.&lt;br /&gt;
 - DROP or PUT your raffle TOKEN IN the token DRAWER.  You can enter a raffle as many times as you want.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ WHAT IF I WIN A RAFFLE? ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - If you win a raffle, you (and only you) will be messaged that you won (if you&#039;re online), noting the item that you won.  This item MUST be picked up before the next raffle item draws.  If you fail to pick up the item, both the item and the token used for the raffle will be forfeit.&lt;br /&gt;
 - Winning accounts will be locked from raffle participation for 36 hours (1 days).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ HOW OFTEN WILL RAFFLES OCCUR? ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - When the Treasure Trove is awake (not between the hours of 2AM and noon, Eastern time,) raffles will draw every 1440 minutes [24 hour(s)].  A raffle will not start (ie: no item moved to the shelf) if its draw time would fall during the sleep hours.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ CAN I SELL MY RAFFLE TOKEN? ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - Maybe!  Depending on the event, it&#039;s possible that an NPC will buy-back your tokens.  Look for an attendant near the Treasure Trove and ASK him/her about TOKEN to get more information.&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==See Also==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/saved posts|Saved Posts]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category: Ebon Gate Festival]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Ebon_Gate_Treasure_Trove&amp;diff=208164</id>
		<title>Ebon Gate Treasure Trove</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Ebon_Gate_Treasure_Trove&amp;diff=208164"/>
		<updated>2023-10-03T01:48:08Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;WITFOG: /* Location */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{TOCright}}&lt;br /&gt;
Following in the footsteps of the [[Duskruin Treasure Trove]], [[:Category:Ebon Gate Festival|Ebon Gate]] received its own Treasure Trove raffle system in 2019.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==General Information (2023)==&lt;br /&gt;
A Treasure Trove is a token raffle. It draws once a day, around 9pm game-time, (Eastern/NY). This year at Ebon Gate, there are &#039;&#039;&#039;five&#039;&#039;&#039; Treasure Troves. 4 of them within Gavelsdown Hall, and one for Private Property Owners in the shop called The Roof Over. To enter the drawing, you buy a token from the attendant in the building. You can only put one token in each drawing. Tokens cost 100,000 silvers (probably not from a note). Drop your token in the &#039;&#039;&#039;wooden drawer&#039;&#039;&#039; to enter the raffle.  The &#039;&#039;&#039;display shelf&#039;&#039;&#039; shows the item currently up for a raffle, while the &#039;&#039;&#039;circular tray&#039;&#039;&#039; holds four items that are on deck, on of which will be randomly selected for the next drawing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To see a preview of items listed for the Trove, please see [[/saved posts|saved posts]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Ebon Gate Treasure Trove/2023|Trove Items Wiki Page]] (and hey, anyone can lend a hand at recording these for posterity!  There&#039;s an easy copy/pasta with all the wiki coding at the bottom of the wiki page for you to add an item).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==General Information (2022)==&lt;br /&gt;
Raffles within the Treasure Trove draw once a day at 9pm eastern time.  Entrants can drop an unlimited amount of tokens into the &#039;&#039;&#039;wooden drawer&#039;&#039;&#039; to enter the raffle.  The &#039;&#039;&#039;display shelf&#039;&#039;&#039; shows the item currently up for a raffle, while the &#039;&#039;&#039;circular tray&#039;&#039;&#039; holds four items that are on deck, on of which is selected randomly for the next raffle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A total of ten items from a list of thirty will show up randomly as part of the raffle, and cycle through for ten days.  The remaining items that were not cycled through the daily raffles may become available at the [[Eve of the Reunion Event]] held towards the end of Ebon Gate Festival.  To see a preview of items listed for the Trove, please see [[/saved posts|saved posts]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Evermore Hollow Information===&lt;br /&gt;
====Location====&lt;br /&gt;
Tokens my be purchased from a decaying gjenganger, located in Gavelsdown Hall, Sitting Room (Lich#31574), for 100,000 silvers each with VERB: ASK GJENGANGER ABOUT BUY.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Treasure Trove for can be found in the Parlor of Gavelsdown Hall, located at in the westernmost part of Evermore Hollow&#039;s Inner Ring (Map ID: 8, Lich #31568, Room #8084013), with one room to the south (Lich #32201) and one to the north (Lich #32285).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Raffle Token====&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;a pumpkin-etched token&#039;&#039;&#039; - These tokens are purchased from the attendant. (Previously, they were awarded as random prizes when participating in [[Trick-or-Treat]].)&lt;br /&gt;
:; Analyze&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&amp;lt;section begin=evermore /&amp;gt;You analyze your pumpkin-etched token and sense that the creator has provided the following information:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This token will give you entry to a Treasure Trove raffle!  This token has 1 use.  A raffle token will be destroyed when it is used to enter a raffle at the Treasure Trove.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Your pumpkin-etched token is from Ebon Gate Festival and can only be used for Treasure Trove raffles at that event.  In addition, tokens are event-specific and must be used during the event from which it was obtained.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This one was obtained at the event with ID #100122 (which is typically a date).  (For example, 100120 would be October 1, 2020.)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[Type HELP when in the Treasure Trove area for more information.]&lt;br /&gt;
You get no sense of whether or not the token may be further lightened.&amp;lt;section end=evermore /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Evermore Hollow Information===&lt;br /&gt;
Located in Gavelsdown Hall, there are 4 rooms with a Treasure Trove in each one.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Caligos Isle Information===&lt;br /&gt;
To view information specific to the [[Caligos Isle]] Treasure Trove, click &amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-customtoggle-1&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;color:#0000ff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;here&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&amp;quot; id=&amp;quot;mw-customcollapsible-1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Location====&lt;br /&gt;
The Treasure Trove is located in the Jangling Junker on Caligos Isle. Look for the shelter midship, in Lich room 28557.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;a mid-sized aging schooner sitting very low in the water, [Map Room 16], Lich #26421, go schooner, go shelter&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Raffle Token====&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;an eel-etched raffle token&#039;&#039;&#039; - These tokens were awarded as random prizes when digging, playing [[Caligos Isle/mini games|mini games]], or participating in [[Trick-or-Treat]].&lt;br /&gt;
:; Analyze&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&amp;lt;section begin=caligos /&amp;gt;You analyze your raffle token and sense that the creator has provided the following information:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This token will give you entry to a Treasure Trove raffle!  This token has 1 use.  A raffle token will be destroyed when it is used to enter a raffle at the Treasure Trove.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Your raffle token is from Ebon Gate Festival and can only be used for Treasure Trove raffles at that event.  In addition, tokens are event-specific and must be used during the event from which it was obtained.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This one was obtained at the event with ID #100121 (which is typically a date).  (For example, 100120 would be October 1, 2020.)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[Type HELP when in the Treasure Trove area for more information.]&lt;br /&gt;
You get no sense of whether or not the token may be further lightened.&amp;lt;section end=caligos /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Sign===&lt;br /&gt;
The sign within the Treasure Trove reads:&lt;br /&gt;
{{sign|sign={{addmetext}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Prize Lists==&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;lt;big&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Ebon Gate Treasure Trove/2023|2023 list]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/big&amp;gt; - Current run&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/2022|2022 list]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/2021|2021 list]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/2020|2020 list]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/2019|2019 list]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Additional Information==&lt;br /&gt;
===HELP===&lt;br /&gt;
While within the Treasure Trove, typing {{boldmono|HELP}} displays a menu with information on the raffles.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre{{log2}}&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~*~*~*~*~*~*~*   THE TREASURE TROVE   *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Welcome to The Treasure Trove!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ HOW THIS WORKS ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - Find a raffle token somewhere in this realm.  In many cases, these tokens will drop from games and/or event activities.  In other cases, these tokens may be purchasable.  Refer to information provided about the particular event for further details.&lt;br /&gt;
 - Look on the display shelf.  This is the current item up for raffle.  Raffles will not run between 2 AM and noon, Eastern time, so if the shelf is empty, it is because the Treasure Trove is currently inactive and will &amp;quot;wake up&amp;quot; outside of those designated times.  (Please note: the &amp;quot;wake up&amp;quot;  time may vary by as much as 30 minutes from day-to-day.)&lt;br /&gt;
 - Look on the circular tray.  This holds the next item(s) up for raffle.  The &amp;quot;next&amp;quot; selection is random.&lt;br /&gt;
 - If you are interested in being included in the raffle for the item on the tray, insert (DROP) your token in the wooden drawer for a chance to win the raffle.&lt;br /&gt;
 - You can LOOK at the cabinet and the drawer to get important information about the Treasure Trove.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ HOW DOES A RAFFLE TOKEN WORK? ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - Raffle tokens have 1 use.&lt;br /&gt;
 - DROP or PUT your raffle TOKEN IN the token DRAWER.  You can enter a raffle as many times as you want.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ WHAT IF I WIN A RAFFLE? ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - If you win a raffle, you (and only you) will be messaged that you won (if you&#039;re online), noting the item that you won.  This item MUST be picked up before the next raffle item draws.  If you fail to pick up the item, both the item and the token used for the raffle will be forfeit.&lt;br /&gt;
 - Winning accounts will be locked from raffle participation for 36 hours (1 days).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ HOW OFTEN WILL RAFFLES OCCUR? ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - When the Treasure Trove is awake (not between the hours of 2AM and noon, Eastern time,) raffles will draw every 1440 minutes [24 hour(s)].  A raffle will not start (ie: no item moved to the shelf) if its draw time would fall during the sleep hours.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;{{blue|~~ CAN I SELL MY RAFFLE TOKEN? ~~}}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
 - Maybe!  Depending on the event, it&#039;s possible that an NPC will buy-back your tokens.  Look for an attendant near the Treasure Trove and ASK him/her about TOKEN to get more information.&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==See Also==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[/saved posts|Saved Posts]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category: Ebon Gate Festival]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>WITFOG</name></author>
	</entry>
</feed>