Belendar - Palace Entrance

Type: Castle Entrance/Gatehouse
Region: Belendar, Palace District
Status: Under Assault
Tags: #location/castle #location/under-threat #location/active-quest

Description

Main entrance to the royal palace, featuring grand doors leading to central halls and throne room approach. During Session 25, this entrance became one of three coordinated assault points led by a Black Knight wielding a flaming greatsword. Heavy fighting concentrated here as Falcon Faction forces attempted to breach the main palace doorway while royal guards defended the entrance.

Geography

Grand entrance with large reinforced doors, positioned at end of palace bridge approach. Stone archway and defensive architecture designed to funnel attackers. Entrance leads to main palace halls connecting to throne room and other key areas.

Key Features

Grand Entrance Doors - Large reinforced doors (main palace access)
Defensive Archway - Stone architecture creates natural chokepoint
Connection to Throne Room - Main hall leads to central throne room
Tactical Chokepoint - Entrance design favors defenders

Population

During Siege (Session 25):

Royal palace guards (defending entrance)
Black Knight with flaming greatsword (leading assault)
Falcon Faction mercenaries (attacking)
Heavy casualties on both sides

Leadership

Falcon Faction Commander: Black Knight (Flaming Greatsword) - Leading assault
Palace Defense: Royal Guards commanders (unnamed)
Overall Authority: Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade

History

Traditional ceremonial entrance to palace, used for official visitors, royal processions, and formal occasions. Became primary assault point during civil war siege.

Current Situation

Session 25 Status:

Black Knight with flaming greatsword leading assault
One of three coordinated attack points (ramparts, entrance, throne room breach)
Heavy fighting concentrated at doorway
Royal guards attempting to hold entrance
Palace already breached elsewhere - fighting throughout interior

Tactical Significance:

If entrance falls, direct route to throne room
One of three Black Knights deployed (others: Thalas in throne room, War Hammer Knight on ramparts)
Coordinated multi-point assault strategy

Connections

Nearby Locations:

Belendar - Palace Throne Room - Connected via main hall
Belendar - Palace Corridors - Interior passages
Belendar - Palace Courtyard - Adjacent area

Part of:

Belendar Palace Complex

Inhabitants

Present During Session 25:

Black Knight (Flaming Greatsword) - Leading assault
Royal Palace Guards - Defending
Falcon Faction soldiers - Attacking

Quests - Completed#Defend Palace
Quests - Active#Eagle vs Falcon Faction War
Quests - Mysteries#Mysterious Soldier & Black Knight - Black Knight with flaming greatsword present

Appearances

Session 25 - 14 June 2025 - Black Knight with flaming greatsword leading assault on main entrance, heavy fighting ongoing, party did not engage this location (proceeded to throne room)

Notes

Black Knight with flaming greatsword represents one of four known Black Knights
Coordinated three-point assault (ramparts, entrance, throne room) demonstrates tactical sophistication
Party bypassed this combat zone to reach throne room directly
Entrance status unknown at session end - fighting still ongoing
If entrance falls, throne room becomes more vulnerable