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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.
Realms Levy of the Steel Realms
Posted on December 30, 2025
The Realms Levy is the Levy the High King of Gladnor places on all the fiefdoms, territories, and allies as well as the far western lands across the sea in order to keep the froces of the Lich Lords and the Unholy Trio at bay. It requires a constant flow of conscripts and volunteers, as well as goods and sustenance to keep the forces fed and maintained. Some of the cost of conscription and supplies can be paid in coin, to hire mercenaries and to plant crops and harvest closer, but there is an effort to reduce local pressures as much as technology allows.
Tours of Duty in the Realms
- Aderod’s Shield (Hornguard outpost of Rhyl)
- Bophate’s Stretch (Hornguard outpost of Rhyl)
- Ceith East (“Blade” of Ceith Grebatain)
- Ceith North (“Blade” of Ceith Grebatain)
- Ceith South (“Blade” of Ceith Grebatain)
- Gaelen’s Mount (Hornguard outpost of Rhyl)
- Half Castles of Straff (N’Lokrha)
- Hammer & Anvil Pass / Blood Forge Plain
- Mistwhirl Tower (Hornguard outpost of Rhyl)
- North Gate Garrison Tour of Duty (Realms Levy)
- Six Spires Pass (Gladnor)
- Taplight Keep (Hornguard outpost of Rhyl)
- Tower of the Dragon’s Eye (Hornguard outpost of Rhyl)
Hope’s Billet Orphanage (Rhyl)
Posted on December 29, 2025
Hope’s Billet Orphanage is one of the large orphanages in The Grand Duchy of Rhyl. It is located in the city of Thorkins Turn. The Hope’s Billet Orphanage is run by the faithful in the Briarwood in town.
Due to the extensive use of prostitutes, deaths due to danger, and the War Brides of Rhyl in the constant struggle on The Autumn Wall, there are multiple small and a few large orphanages in The Grand Duchy of Rhyl.
Major Orphanages of Rhyl
White Tears Orphanage (Rhyl)
Posted on December 29, 2025 in Steel-Realms
White Tears Orphanage is one of the large orphanages in The Grand Duchy of Rhyl. It is located in the city of Saltmarch. It is run by the White Sisters of Aerna. Of all the orphanages in Rhyl, the children who are raised here are less prone to entering society and finding the criminal element. They are more prone to keeping their word and being generally well behaved. Many seek out local apprenticeship and the city watch.
Due to the extensive use of prostitutes, deaths due to danger, and the War Brides of Rhyl in the constant struggle on The Autumn Wall, there are multiple small and a few large orphanages in The Grand Duchy of Rhyl.