Stormhold Keep

Type: Keep (Fortress)
Region: Northwest Odessia
Status: Party HQ
Tags: #location #location/keep #location/party-stronghold

Description

Partially repaired after previous damage. Stone provided by Ulvenora mining town. Houses 752 troops (Session 28 - 20 additional footmen recruited) and serves as base of operations for Riders of the Storm, Marshals of the North. Walls under construction with scaffolding, stonemasons actively working. Main keep wing renovated (no roof holes), still unfurnished with basic cots.

Geography

Location:

• Northwest Odessia
• 130 miles east of Canathalas
• Northwest of Belendar

Terrain:

• Strategic defensive position
• Access to roads

Key Features

• Fortress with walls and fortifications
• Partially repaired (ongoing reconstruction)
• Stone from Ulvenora used in repairs
• Barracks for 732+ troops (expanded Session 26)
• Training grounds
• Command centre
• Scaffolding around outer walls (ongoing construction)
• Main keep wing renovated (roof repaired, unfurnished rooms)
• Can house thousands (large castle)
• Basic cots in party rooms (trunk, desk, chair per room)
• Apothecary space (Session 31 - for Seraphine)

Military Strength (Session 28)

Total Forces: 732 troops

Breakdown:

• 500 Footmen** (60 original and local recruits + 420 Session 26 reinforcements + 20 Session 28 recruits)
  • Generic infantry
  • Can be trained/specialized (pikemen, swordsmen, etc.)
• 200 Archers (all new - Session 26 reinforcements)
  • Specialized longbow archers
  • Professional trained archers
• 16 Knights + Squires (16 new Session 26)
  • Elite heavy cavalry
  • Each knight brings own squire (96 total personnel)
  • Include Ser Oldric the Stalwart, Ser Garet of the Wildlands

Command Structure:

• Overall Commander: Lady Odonia of Galantri (General of the North, Lady of Sylobelle)
• General of the Left: Ser Tessell Highfrost (Ser Tessell, Knight of the Storm Riders)
• General of the Right: Elik'r Stormswallow
• Chariot General: ToooAh
• Military Advisor: Ser Silvar Glinnan (manages keep in party's absence)

Resources:

• War chest access (treasury authorization for campaign expenses)
• Official deed of ownership (Session 26)
• Supply lines from Ulvenora

Mission:

• Rally northern territories for Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade
• Secure eastern border
• Eliminate rebels in open rebellion

Population

Military garrison plus support staff. Small civilian support population.

Leadership

• Lords/Marshals: Riders of the Storm
  • Overall Commander: Lady Odonia of Galantri (General of the North, Lady of Sylobelle)
  • General of the Left: Ser Tessell Highfrost
  • General of the Right: Elik'r Stormswallow
  • Chariot General: ToooAh
• Military Advisor: Ser Silvar Glinnan
• Knights: 48 under party command (16 original + 32 Session 26)

History

Granted to Riders of the Storm by Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade along with army. Previously damaged (circumstances unclear). Currently being rebuilt with stone from Ulvenora.

Session 26: Official deed of ownership ratified by Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade. Party commissioned as Marshals of the North with formal military ranks. Received 636+ troop reinforcements (200 archers, 32 knights+squires, 420 footmen). War chest authorized for northern campaign expenses. Now serves as headquarters for northern rally mission.

Current Situation

Status:

• Active military base
• Ongoing reconstruction
• Training new troops
• Mock battle exercises conducted

Recent Activity (Session 28):

• Party returned from Belendar with 712 troops
• Ser Silvar Glinnan confirmed alive (resolved Fizwidget uncertainty)
• Mock battle conducted: Ser Silvar Glinnan's force vs party (party soundly defeated)
• Tactical debrief: Don't leave openings, avoid encirclement, maintain formation
• 20 additional footmen recruited (732 total troops now)
• Briefing on regional threats: Sylobelle murders, Thalas'Miriel rebels, Eastern Citadel silent
• Steward candidates presented for Sylobelle

Ongoing:

• Stone supply from Ulvenora
• Training and drills
• Regional security operations
• Insufficient skilled labor: Need blacksmith and master carpenter from Belendar

Connections

Part of:

• Odessia (kingdom)

Distance from:

• Canathalas: 130 miles west
• Belendar: Unknown distance

Supply Lines:

• Ulvenora (stone for reconstruction)

Inhabitants

Party (Marshals of the North):

• Ser Tessell Highfrost (General of the Left, Knight of the Storm Riders)
• Lady Odonia of Galantri (General of the North, Lady of Sylobelle - overall commander)
• Elik'r Stormswallow (General of the Right)
• ToooAh (Chariot General)
• Elvva Beltavar (Sorceress/Warlock)

Military:

• Ser Silvar Glinnan (Military Advisor, looks after keep in party's absence)
• 48 knights (16 original + 32 new Session 26)
• 620 footmen (400 original + 220 recruits + 420 new Session 26)
• 200 archers (all new Session 26)
• 48 squires (accompanying knights)

Support:

• Bob the Whipping Boy (general dogsbody)
• Various servants and support staff
• Squires: Alarin Moonwhisper, Ser Garet of the Wildlands

Healers/Apothecary:

• Seraphine (Druid healer/apothecary, recruited Session 31)

Related Quests

• Quests - Active#Rally the North - PRIMARY MISSION headquarters for northern campaign
• Quests - Active#Secure Eastern Border - Secondary objective from this base
• Quests - Active#Appoint Sylobelle Steward - Candidates presented here (Session 28)
• Quests - Active#Investigate Sylobelle Murders - Reported here, next mission

Appearances

• Granted to party by Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade
• Session 28 - 6 September 2025 - Party arrived with 712 troops after full-day march from Belendar. Ser Silvar Glinnan confirmed alive, running tight operation. Walls under construction (scaffolding, stonemasons working), main keep renovated but unfurnished. Mock battle conducted halfway to Sylobelle - Ser Silvar Glinnan's force soundly defeated party. Tactical lessons: Don't leave openings, avoid encirclement. 20 new footmen recruited (732 total). Briefing on Sylobelle murders (fisherman found dead, bodies missing), Thalas'Miriel siding with rebels, bandit activity ongoing. Steward candidates presented for Sylobelle. Party experienced shared dream/vision while sleeping (temple of mirrors).
• Ser Tessell Highfrost helped stonemasons during evening
• Session 26 - 16 July 2025 - Official deed of ownership granted by Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade. Party commissioned as Marshals of the North with formal military ranks and titles. Received 652+ troop reinforcements** (200 archers, 16 knights + 16 squires, 420 footmen), bringing total to 712+ troops**. War chest authorized for northern campaign. Now headquarters for rallying northern territories and securing eastern border.
• Session 31 - 18 October 2025 - Seraphine recruited as healer/apothecary. Set up with dedicated apothecary space. Will provide health potions and healing services to 732 troops and surrounding villages.

Notes

• Party's main base of operations
• Official headquarters of Marshals of the North (Session 26)
• Strategic position in northwest
• Ongoing reconstruction project
• Houses significant military force (732 troops as of Session 28)
• Ser Silvar Glinnan manages in party's absence
• War chest access for campaign expenses
• Official deed ratified Session 26