Pelgurn Tower
(Fortification 004)
Introduction
Underground Level One areas (001 - 002)
Ground Level One areas (003 - 010)
Ground Level Two areas (011 - 019)
Ground Level Three areas (020 - 032)
Ground Level Four areas (033)
Ground Level Two areas:
Area 011
location: G2 entrance.
designation: Entry stairs.
description: A long "L"-shaped stone staircase is constructed in the outer courtyard, rising 20'
to the height of the tower's second floor. A counter-balance drawbridge can be lowered across the
gap between the tower and the staircase, allowing access to the tower entrance.
floor: stone.
Area 012
location: G2 entrance.
designation: Tower entrance.
description: This small entry hall is defended by a single arrow loop window alcove. The room
narrows, and entry into the tower interior is through a single doorway.
floor: stone.
walls: stone.
ceiling: 12' stone, vaulted.
Area 013
location: G2 northwest staircase gallery.
designation: Staircase gallery.
description: This corridor contains two arrow loop alcoves facing toward the exterior entry
stairs, and a single arrow loop alcove faces the entry hall. A stone staircase (staircase B) on
the northwest corner spirals cw up to G3 and ccw down to G1. The corridor is used for miscellaneous
storage.
floor: stone.
walls: stone.
ceiling: gallery: 9' stone, vaulted. alcoves: 7' stone, flat. staircase: 7' stone, sloping.
Area 014
location: G2 north chamber.
designation: Great hall.
description: This large room is where the castle's ruling lord and family, and many of the tower's
garrison, spend the majority of their time. The hall serves many uses, and the daily routine of the
tower is often conducted here. A great hearth on the east wall provides warmth. Four arrow loop
alcoves line the north wall, and two arrow loop alcoves, one to each side of the hearth, are on the
east wall. A latrine room is built into the northeast corner.
floor: stone.
walls: stone.
ceiling: room: 12' stone, vaulted. alcoves: 9' stone, flat. latrine: 9' stone, flat.
Area 015
location: G2 southeast staircase gallery.
designation: Staircase gallery.
description: This corridor contains two three arrow loop alcoves on the east wall. A stone staircase
(staircase C) on the southeast corner spirals cw up to G3 and ccw down to G1. The corridor is used
for miscellaneous storage.
floor: stone.
walls: stone.
ceiling: gallery: 9' stone, vaulted. alcoves: 7' stone, flat. staircase: 7' stone, sloping.
Area 016
location: G2 southeast chamber.
designation: Armory.
description: This room contains an array of weapons and armors for use by the tower's defenders.
Three arrow loop alcoves provide illumination for the room.
floor: wood.
walls: stone.
ceiling: room: 19' wood, flat. alcoves: 7' stone, flat.
Area 017
location: G2 south gallery.
designation: Gallery.
description: This short corridor connects the two south wings. The gallery has a single arrow loop
alcove, and is used for miscellaneous storage.
floor: stone.
walls: stone.
ceiling: room: 9' stone, vaulted. alcoves: 7' stone, sloping.
Area 018
location: G2 southwest chamber.
designation: Kitchen.
description: Two fireplaces line the west wall, and three arrow loop alcoves provide ventilation and
lighting.
floor: wood.
walls: stone.
ceiling: room: 19' wood, flat. alcoves: 7' stone, flat.
Area 019
location: G2 southwest corner.
designation: Well shaft.
description: Fresh water supply. This well shaft is constructed through the wall of the tower,
allowing water to be drawn on G1, G2 and G3.
floor: stone.
walls: stone.
ceiling: shaft depth 70'.
Darkfuries: Castles and Keeps
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