Roshefain Keep
(Fortification 005)
Introduction
Northwest Tower areas (001 - 004)
Southwest Tower areas (005 - 013)
Southeast Tower areas (014 - 017)
Northeast Tower (Donjon) areas (018 - 034)
Bailey areas (035 - 044)
Bailey areas:
Area 035
location: South curtain wall G1 exterior.
designation: Barbican.
description: This area is paved with cut granite stone, and enclosed by a 5' stone wall.
barbican is the keep's first line of defense. The wall offers some protection to defenders
on the barbican, and the wood bridge that allows access onto the barbican can be pulled in
if required.
floor: stone.
walls: stone.
Area 036
location: South curtain wall G1.
designation: Keep entrance.
description: A pair of thick oak doors covered with iron bands and studs protect the keep
entrance. The inner and outer gates each have a wicket gate. The corridor between the two
gates has a murder slot in the ceiling, through which hot oil can be poured upon attackers
should the outer gate be breached.
floor: stone.
walls: stone.
ceiling: 9' stone, vaulted.
Area 037
location: Southwest tower east wall.
designation: Stairs.
descripton: Stone stairs (stairs B) built against the east wall of the southwest tower allow
access to the tower's second story and continue up to the south curtain wall top.
floor: stone.
walls: stone.
Area 038
location: Donjon west wall.
designation: Stairs.
descripton: Stone stairs (stairs G) built against the west wall of the donjon allow access
to the donjon's second story and the latrine passage in the north curtain wall.
floor: stone.
walls: stone.
Area 039
location: Bailey east curtain wall.
designation: Carpenter.
floor: stone.
walls: stone and thick wood.
ceiling: 10' wood shingle, sloping roof.
Area 040
location: Bailey east curtain wall.
designation: Chandler.
floor: stone.
walls: stone and thick wood.
ceiling: 10' wood shingle, sloping roof.
Area 041
location: Bailey north curtain wall.
designation: Hay storage shed.
floor: dirt.
walls: stone, thick and thin wood.
ceiling: 10' thatch, sloping roof.
Area 042
location: Bailey north curtain wall.
designation: Hay storage shed.
floor: dirt.
walls: stone, thick and thin wood.
ceiling: 10' thatch, sloping roof.
Area 043
location: Bailey west curtain wall.
designation: Blacksmith's quarters.
floor: stone.
walls: stone, thick and thin wood.
ceiling: 10' wood shingle, sloping roof.
Area 044
location: Bailey northwest corner curtain wall.
designation: Blacksmith's forge.
floor: stone.
walls: stone, thick and thin wood.
ceiling: 10' wood shingle, sloping roof.
Darkfuries: Castles and Keeps
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