Carrion Citadel

Pict-capture of Carrion Citadel.

**Carrion Citadel** is the mighty Fortress-Monastery of the Aasvogels Space Marine Chapter on Aasarikaan.

## History

The Fortress-Monastery, erected in the early 37th Millennium, has stood as a formidable bastion ever since. Following the chapter's refounding in 738.M41, it underwent swift refurbishment, emerging as a powerful symbol of the Aasvogels' unwavering resolve.

## Location

The Fortress-Monastery is located on Aasarikaan in the northern hemisphere overlooking the vast expanse of the Aasarai Plains.

## Layout

The fortress-monastery is built upon a a sprawling cliff at the eastern most edge of the Aasarai Plains.

Pict-capture of a demi-squad patrolling the grounds of the Aasvogels' fortress-monastery, Carrion Citadel, on Aasarikaan.
### Surface

The Citadel is a fortress of dark, weathered stone that has been carved into the shape of a massive, sprawling carrion vulture, with its wings spread wide in a show of dominance and power. The main gate of the Citadel is fashioned to look like the gaping maw of a vulture, and is flanked by massive statues of the bird of prey, their wings outstretched as if ready to take flight. Within the walls of the Citadel, the Aasvogels conduct their training and prepare for battle, honing their skills and perfecting their tactics.

### Interior

The interior of the fortress is a maze of corridors, armories, and training halls, all of which are adorned with the symbols and iconography of the Chapter. The centerpiece of the fortress is the Chapter's command center, a massive circular chamber located at the heart of the Citadel, where the Chapter's leaders plan their campaigns and strategize their next moves. Within the sprawling confines of the fortress, an intricate labyrinth of interconnecting corridors, sprawling armories, and echoing training halls forms the intricate tapestry of the Aasvogels' domain. Every corridor and archway is meticulously embellished with the resplendent symbols and iconography that define the very essence of the Chapter.

At the heart of this monumental structure, a focal point of strategic gravity emerges—the Chapter's command center. This grandiose circular chamber stands as a testament to the unity and resolve that guide the Aasvogels' every endeavor. Here, the Chapter's leaders, seated amidst a convergence of hololithic displays and tactical arrays, engage in the meticulous planning of their campaigns. Within these walls, strategies are forged and destinies entwined, as the Aasvogels' resolve to safeguard the Imperium finds its voice in this sanctum of strategy. Amid the hum of machinery and the soft glow of illuminators, the command center serves as the beating heart of the Carrion Citadel. It is within these hallowed confines that the future of the Chapter is molded and shaped, as the leaders of the Aasvogels draw upon their wisdom and experience to chart the path forward.

## Outposts

**Checkpoint Alpha** - The furthest outpost that stands at the opposite end from Carrion Citadel on the western most edge of the Aasarai Plains. This outpost is where aspirants start the first trial, Trial of Odyssey.

**Vulture's Overwatch** - The northern most outpost, usually observes the northern sector of the plains. The Overwatch is characterized by a tall tower atop of a cliff overseeing the plains.

**Scarab Station** - Positioned in the southernmost region, primarily monitors the southern sector of the plains. Travelers and traders often converge in the nearby valley, forming a bustling market at the outpost's outskirts. The station features a domed structure designed to resemble a scarab beetle.