Post by finchy on Apr 21, 2009 10:55:46 GMT -5
Oukan Saku ordered this castle built as soon as he had his dream and named it after his God who had promised him his the chance to conquer the land. He has told Yori, his childhood friend, (who I had been incorrectly calling Yuki) that once he has found a new castle that it'll be his to guard.
It is built against a cliff that covers the back and left hand side wall. The right hand wall is built alongside a fast flowing river and it is so steep and high that if one was to jump from the top he would die on impact with the water. It is built of stone. The front wall faces out to the world shouting Saku's challenge.
Their are two gates. The first is in the front door and is built thus:
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This makes walking to the front door an archers trap. The walls are high and their is space for 500 archers on each side to fire in to any army approaching the front gate.
The other gate is never used and is built in to the cliff face. It is hidden from view on both entrances and only 11 men know of its existence. Saku and 10 others. Between the gate and the door in the castle is a passageway so the gate comes out 100 meters away from the main castle. Arrayed down the passage are the 10 forgotten men. They are Saku's chosen warriors, chosen for fighting ability with a range of weapons, ability to cope with being alone and most importantly a fanatic faith. None of them know each other exist as there are 10 gates separating them from each other. No-one but Saku knows how they get food and drink to survive and his not inclined to tell anyone. This is an emergency exit for Saku and whoever he may choose to take with him.
Inside the main door is a ringed passage that goes all the way around the castle and rings its main hall. The only door to this hall is on the opposite side to the front door and there are slots all the way round the hall that a spear can fit through to allow them the chance to cut down whoever approaches. The hall is the eating and living space for the common men and is full of chairs and tables.
In the middle of the hall is one of only two staircase. At the top is the luxury quarters and living space for Saku, his officers and guests to relax in. It is also here that his council chamber and connected War room are found.
The other stair case is much longer and skips out Saku's floor, this leads to the less pleasant living spaces of the average soldier. There are another two staircases on this floor. This leads to the top floor where archers may fire from in case of attack.
It has a permanent garrisoned of (from Oukan faction troops):
500 Ashigaru Archers
1000 Ashigaru Spearmen
It is built against a cliff that covers the back and left hand side wall. The right hand wall is built alongside a fast flowing river and it is so steep and high that if one was to jump from the top he would die on impact with the water. It is built of stone. The front wall faces out to the world shouting Saku's challenge.
Their are two gates. The first is in the front door and is built thus:
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This makes walking to the front door an archers trap. The walls are high and their is space for 500 archers on each side to fire in to any army approaching the front gate.
The other gate is never used and is built in to the cliff face. It is hidden from view on both entrances and only 11 men know of its existence. Saku and 10 others. Between the gate and the door in the castle is a passageway so the gate comes out 100 meters away from the main castle. Arrayed down the passage are the 10 forgotten men. They are Saku's chosen warriors, chosen for fighting ability with a range of weapons, ability to cope with being alone and most importantly a fanatic faith. None of them know each other exist as there are 10 gates separating them from each other. No-one but Saku knows how they get food and drink to survive and his not inclined to tell anyone. This is an emergency exit for Saku and whoever he may choose to take with him.
Inside the main door is a ringed passage that goes all the way around the castle and rings its main hall. The only door to this hall is on the opposite side to the front door and there are slots all the way round the hall that a spear can fit through to allow them the chance to cut down whoever approaches. The hall is the eating and living space for the common men and is full of chairs and tables.
In the middle of the hall is one of only two staircase. At the top is the luxury quarters and living space for Saku, his officers and guests to relax in. It is also here that his council chamber and connected War room are found.
The other stair case is much longer and skips out Saku's floor, this leads to the less pleasant living spaces of the average soldier. There are another two staircases on this floor. This leads to the top floor where archers may fire from in case of attack.
It has a permanent garrisoned of (from Oukan faction troops):
500 Ashigaru Archers
1000 Ashigaru Spearmen