Fort Ninurta

Fort Ninurta is a military fort built on the foot of the Great Escarpment. It was originally constructed by Ashur, to protect their borders from the insurgents, bandits, and beasts of the mountains. It is to no surprise then that a large Ashuri garrison was stationed here. As a result of the large military presence, a decently sized town was constructed around the fort. The citizens of this town (named Ninurta after the fort it is constructed around) maintained a simple but decent life supplying the garrison with supplies, goods, and services.
However, the fort and it's nearby town are no longer under Ashuri control. After a masterstroke of misdirection, the Namiri Rebels were able to draw out a majority of the garrison before ambushing those that stayed behind. Securing the fort for themselves, the remainder of the defenders were forced to withdraw. As a perfect defensive position, the Namiri Rebels now use the fort as a sort-of capital - a place from which to organise and plan their moves.
== Characteristics ==
The surrounding town of Ninurta enjoys the protection of the fort it is built around. In turn, the fort itself enjoys being at an easily defended position. A majority of the fort is constructed on a small rocky mound - more a hill than a mountain. This provides a naturally defensive position for the already formidable fort. The position prevents siege equipment being used properly and means that any attackers will have to scale the rocks before even reaching the walls.
Inside the fort, garrisoned soldiers benefit from very good conditions. The fort possesses a sizable barracks, a dining hall, a stable for mounts, and a series of rooms for officers. Being under Namiri occupation, it is the rebels that now enjoy these luxuries. 
The town also established some decent industries providing necessary services to the garrison at the fort. This includes metal-working, carpentry, masonry, and selling food to the soldiers. As well as this, taverns provided a place for the garrison to relax, unwind and enjoy some entertainment. With the occupation of the fort, some people have chosen to leave the town, but others make the most of their situation by offering the same services to the rebels. Nevertheless, it is obvious that the people here have entered an economic dark period as less coin flows into and out of the town.
== Trivia ==
* Fort Ninurta takes it's name from the ancient Sumerian god of war, law, scribes, hunting, healing and farming - also called Ninurta.
* The town and fort itself is loosely inspired by the city of Dur-Sharrukin (present-day Khorsabad), the capital of Assyria during the reign of Sargon II.