Agrona Bastion Outpost

Drawing of Agrona Bastion Outpost by tumblr user @thewatchau

Location of Agrona Bastion in Duilintinn by tumblr user @thewatchau

Agrona Bastion Outpost is a Watch Outpost located in the far northwestern corner of House Brody, Duilintinn, protecting the banks of the Agrona River and its bridge into the Draoidh Valley and House Marvin.

## Name Origin

Agrona Bastion Outpost is named for the adjacent river and its role in repelling any and all forces of The Enemy that attempt to cross the Agrona Bridge.

Like other Watch Outposts, it is often referred to by the second word of its name, i.e. "The Bastion."

## Layout

A tower stands before the natural rock formation that divides the Agrona and Pa’Gille Rivers. Between these two bodies of water, defenses of every conceivable nature stand between The Enemy’s minions within the Western Forest and the beleaguered citizens of House Brody. All living quarters and other amenities are kept in small, stone buildings huddled around the tower. Like all outposts and garrisons, it contains workshops, kitchens, living quarters, bathhouses, a communal place of worship, training grounds, meeting rooms, stables, a rookery, a library, and storage buildings. The tower itself and the defenses around it are dotted with posts for archers, mages, and lookouts, while other defenders man the wide variety of traps and ballistas.

## The Bridge

The Agrona Bridge was likely built around the same time that the people of Feadhainn diverted the Agrona River. While less obviously impressive than the feat of diverting the river it’s named for, the Agrona Bridge itself is an incredible piece of Feadhainn architecture. Some even theorize that it is a crucial element of the infrastructure keeping the Agrona on its current path, but no one has proven this with certainty. Even so, the Agrona Bridge is still, without competition, one of the best-preserved bridges of Feadhainn origin remaining in Duilintinn.

The Agrona Bridge is one of the few routes in and out of the Draoidh Valley. As the only feasible way into the northern reaches of Duilintinn from the Western Forest without climbing into the mountains and bypassing the river’s source, it’s a major target for The Enemy. As a result, the Agrona Bridge is covered with defenses, checkpoints, and guards, making it a hassle to cross.

## Mountain Pass

There’s a pass through the Northern Mountains into Haneul by the source of the Pa'Gille River and Agrona River, accessible via the Agrona Bastion. It’s incredibly difficult to navigate, especially with any sort of heavy cargo. Only messengers between the two kingdoms consistently use this route through the mountains, and even then, it’s usually still more efficient to travel by sea like everyone else. However, during the winter, when the coast of Duilintinn is wracked with devastating storms that prevent any ships from leaving or entering the harbor without serious risk of being dashed upon the rocks, the mountain pass is actually a safer route between Haneul and Duilintinn, despite the snow and hazardous conditions.

## Unique Functions

In addition to performing the standard tasks of every Watch Outpost, Agrona Bastion:

* Keeps a constant, vigilant watch upon the Western Forest for signs of an enemy raid
* Stands as the primary checkpoint for travel across the Agrona Bridge and the Duil side of the Haneulian Mountain Pass
* Operates a complex defense system including archers, mages, traps, and natural obstacles
* Alerts The Watch and the surrounding settlements of incoming attacks in advance (if they can)
* Maintains border patrols along the northern fringes of the Western Forest
* Acts as the primary contact between the defense-focused mages and inventors of House Marvin and The Watch (despite technically being located in House Brody).