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Six Spires Pass (Gladnor)
Posted on December 30, 2025
Six Spires Pass is the legendary “gateway to the west” when the east was held, before its fall to darkness. It gets its name from the 6 high peaks that frame it, 4 on the north, and 2 on the south side. The High King’s army now has a series of fortresses, keeps, and towers in the pass, on its flanks, and in the hills. These are the places constantly under siege by the Orrish and the forces of the Unholy Trio.
Eastern Rampart Fortifications
The Eastern Rampart is the series of fortresses staffed by the Realms Levy hold back the tide of the Orrish and the followers of the Unholy Trio. They are all found bordering the Tolkisson Mountain Range.
Half Castles of Straff (N’Lokrha)
Posted on December 30, 2025 in Steel-Realms
The Half Castles of Straff are a set of small fiefdoms in the low hills of the Tolkisson Mountain Range that border on the Duchy of N’Lokrha. Access to these fiefdoms are through the Duchy, though the incentive to take control over them is not to be under the control of the Duchy. Some of the castles and surrounding lands are controlled by half elven/Faerie blood descendants. A few have rotating control by knights of the Duchy. It is a strange set of conditions and alliances, perhaps the oddest in all the realms. The one thing they are unified by is the desire to kill the Orrish and protect their lands… a harsh existence makes a strong people.
The name of the lands all reflect the nature of the fortified capitals of the fiefdoms. In addition to castles, under them are fortifications tunneled into the rock, wrought with alarms, spells, and guards to prevent Orrish from directly tunneling under in into the fortified redoubts.
All of these territories are considered Dominion of the High King Lands means the rulers have given the Sworn Oath of High King’s Service to the High King of the Steel Realms. As with all allies of and lands under the Dominion of the High King, this locale is subject to the Realms Levy.
Eastern Rampart Fortifications
The Eastern Rampart is the series of fortresses staffed by the Realms Levy hold back the tide of the Orrish and the followers of the Unholy Trio. They are all found bordering the Tolkisson Mountain Range.
Hammer & Anvil Pass / Blood Forge Plain
Posted on September 4, 2023 in Steel-Realms
The Blood Forge Plain runs between the two Fortressed Districts – The Sword of Mizras and Shield of Whelm; These are on the west side of the pass and entrance to the open plain going west. This site of constant battle guards the way to Oerdney
Eastern Rampart Fortifications
The Eastern Rampart is the series of fortresses staffed by the Realms Levy hold back the tide of the Orrish and the followers of the Unholy Trio. They are all found bordering the Tolkisson Mountain Range.
Hammer & anvil Pass/Bloodhook Pass
At the east side of the pass are the Bloodhook Mountain spurs, guarding the entry into the Dark Lands to the east. The pass at the far east end that leads into the Dark Lands is called the Hammer and Anvil Pass.
The pass was named “Bloodhook Pass” during the era of the Age of Dominion.