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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The castle of Elfsea has stood for many a long year
and as all castles it has change d many times within it's life. It started out,
I would presume as an earthen ring fort, that was expanded two or maybe three
times to accommodate the ever growing populace. In later years evidence of this
humble beginning can be found as the deep moat and burm that continue even now
to surrounds the central fortified keep. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The primary fortification of the central keep is
stone walls with multiple embattled turrets and the central white "Tower of
the Grail" soaring above the castle and the town below inspiring poets and
troubadours from even as far away as the Stargate. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>However within this great structure we can see the
influence and construction of a n older timber beam castle or hall, some would
say there may be some Norse influence amoungst all the continental finery as the
great hall has enough room to fit those who call Elfsea home and hearths enough
to warm even the most weary and weatherworn traveler. Much as did the ancient
mead halls of the Scandinavian lands. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The strategic courtyards of this most splendid
castle can be closed of in times of turmoil by many a strong portcullis.
Dropping down from their arched enclosures these gates and multiple courts are
the keystone of Elfsea's defense. For though many units of an attacking force
may find their way into the courtyards through treachery of force they will be
hard pressed to fend off the famed boar spears of Elfsea's baronial guard as
they rain down on them from above once they are trapped within the yards.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>In times of peace these yards are home to Soldiers
practicing at their craft as well as Artisans who favor the yard beneath the
eastern tower, Lovers sharing secrets in shadowed corners, Archers
fletching arrows, the aromas of hearty meals drifting in from the kitchens, and
children playing in the haystacks kept for fodder for the stables in case of
siege and chasing the many cats that protect the town from smaller invaders.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The southern wall is well protected by marshes and
fens that keep any but the most fool hardy of enemies from attacking. likewise
the road to Elfsea is strategically placed across a ford in the great river of
three's, travelers know to look for the ford marked with axes if they would pass
with safety across the swift currents. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>In recent years it has even been rumored that there
has been smoke rising from the halls leading down to the great cellars beneath
the Tower of the Grail, and that any who would harm our home would indeed have a
fight on their hands as they would have to face the wrath of a mighty dragon
that the populace has allowed to make it's home amongst the barrels and
cask of wine and beer. Of course this is but a rumor as are the many
stories that will be told across a mug of wine about the shimmering white
figures who walk the castle walls as if the ensure the city is protected even in
the darkest night of winter. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Darius</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=ameline@generich.com href="mailto:ameline@generich.com">Ameline
Dubois</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=elfsea@ansteorra.org
href="mailto:elfsea@ansteorra.org">Barony of Elfsea</A> ; <A
title=dragonsfire-tor@ansteorra.org
href="mailto:dragonsfire-tor@ansteorra.org">dragonsfire-tor@ansteorra.org</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, July 28, 2004 11:28
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Elfsea] Your Thoughts?</DIV>
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<DIV>I have been thinking about Elfsea"s castle my home, and it would give me
great pleasure if you to think about it to.<BR> Please think about these
questions in your persona.</DIV>
<DIV>Remember no answer is wrong I just would like to get an idea about what
your persona thinks about Elfsea.<BR><BR> Elfsea is the name of the
Baronial land we live in. Many castles or keeps had a different name, do we
wish to name our castle?<BR> What kind of castle motte and bailey, stone
keep, or concentric castle?<BR> Is the a tavern in the keep or
outside?<BR> Are there shops in or outside the keep?<BR> Is the hall
big?<BR> Is there a large number of solders garrisoned in the
castle?<BR> Is there a large stable?<BR> How many towers does it
have?<BR> Are they round or square?<BR> Does it have a
moat?<BR> How do you see the grounds of elfsea? <BR> Is there a
great sea near the castle?<BR> Is there a ghost in the
castle?<BR><BR>Thank you for your time <BR>Ameline <BR>Lady
Elfsea<BR> <BR><BR></DIV>
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