Knothole

Knothole is a settlement and the domicile of the Lincoln Clan, situated in the region of Bijozakura, to the far east of the continent of Anima.
== History ==
Knothole was erected hundreds - possibly thousands - of years ago by the founding members of the Lincoln Clan. Since then it has been ruled over by the Lincoln clan, marrying between other marsh clans such as the Mangroves and Garlands.
Knothole is claimed to be impenetrable, but since the Lincoln Clan warred with Mistral they seemingly became complacent and did not evolve their technology to defend from future invasions thanks to their lack of involvement with the outside world. Due to this, it was extremely easy for the technologically advanced Braith family to quickly overrun the citadel with only three humans and a squad of androids. 
== Layout ==
Knothole is a citadel of sorts - a humble village surrounded by the great grey walls of a fortress. The main point of entry is through a guarded gate, which leads into an open courtyard containing the entrance to the castle as well as several cottages in which peripheral members of the Lincoln clan presumably live.
At the center of the castle, at least one storey up, is the Grand Hall, where the Lord usually resides to receive guests and where feasts are held. Branching off from the Grand Hall are west and east wings - the latter of which leads to a side courtyard and gate.
== Known Residents ==
=== Main Lincoln Bloodline ===
* Orion Lincoln † - Former Lord of Knothole, brother to Garsea.
** Artemis Garland (fate unknown)
** Roderick Lincoln (fate unknown)
*** Maple Mangrove † 
*** Maylis Lincoln (formerly)
** William Lincoln (formerly)
** Robin Lincoln (formerly)
** Marina Lincoln (formerly)
** Lilliana Lincoln (formerly)	
=== Other Lincolns ===
* Garsea Lincoln (formerly) - Younger brother of Orion.
** Zephyr Lincoln (formerly) - Daughter of Garsea.
* Munsell Vogel (formerly) - Father of Finch Vogel.
** Fern Vogel (formerly) - Sister of Finch Vogel.
* Berto (formerly) - A member of the Clan.
* Cornell (formerly) - A member of the Clan.
* Rackley (formerly) - A member of the Clan.
* Kodiak † - Captain of the Guard.
* Pitch (formerly) - Personal Guard to Orion.
== Trivia ==
* A Knothole is defined as a hole in a piece of timber where a knot has fallen out, or in a tree trunk where a branch has decayed.
* Knothole's name is a vague reference to Nottingham, sites in real-world Nottinghamshire being key locations in the tale of Robin Hood, who Robin Lincoln alludes to. Lilliana Lincoln also alludes to the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Category:Locations
Category:Settlements
Category:Landmarks
Category:Lincoln Clan
Category:Bijozakura