Iron-Hallow

Iron-Hallow is a monolithic structure of black basalt rising from the golden plains. It serves as the primary garrison for the Lich-King's western armies. The air smells of ozone and old parchment. High walls are patrolled by skeletal sentries who never tire. Inside, the living citizens work in service to the dead, knowing their labor buys them safety from the marauders of the outer wastes.

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Fortress

Iron-Hallow

The Eternal Sentry of the Bleak Grass.

TypeFortress

Population4500

WealthProsperous

GovernmentNecro-Autocracy

ReadinessHigh

“Oppressive, disciplined, and perpetually cold.”

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Connections

Geography

RegionThe Shattered Plains

ClimateArid with biting winds

TerrainFlat, yellowed grasslands extending for miles

Travel Links

The Lich's HighwayThe Dust-RoadUnderground Military Sluice

Culture

Absolute obedience to the Eternal Crown and the value of cold efficiency.

Races

HumansHobgoblinsWightsSkeletons

Religions

The Cult of the Pale Eye

Arts & Entertainment

Rhythmic drum-beating and ritualized combat pits for the living soldiers.

History

Built atop the ruins of a fallen kingdom, Iron-Hallow was seized by the Lich-King Malakor three centuries ago. It was reinforced to house the Third Fragment of the Sun-Breaker. Since then, it has stood as a bastion of necromantic law. The fortress has never fallen to a siege, despite numerous attempts by nomadic tribes from the plains. It remains a cold testament to the power of undeath and iron-fisted rule.

Age of AshThe FoundingMalakor raised the walls in a single night using blood magic and slave labor.

Age of IronThe Siege of Seven DaysA rebel army was turned into a battalion of ghouls after failing to breach the gate.

Government

LeaderGrave-Warden Vane

Necro-Autocracy

Key Laws

All magic must be registered with the WardenSunset curfew is mandatory for living citizensThefts are paid for in blood or years of service

Problems

The Rotting Stores

Enchanted decay is destroying the grain reserves meant for the living population.

Economy

Industries

Iron miningMilitary trainingBone-carving

Scarcity

Fresh timber

Wealth LevelProsperous

Exports

Refined iron oreUndead thralls

Imports

Fresh waterGrainScribing ink

Defenses

ReadinessHigh

Fortifications

Basalt curtain wallsEnchanted ballistaeMoat of liquid shadow

The Hollow Legion(2000 active units)

A mix of disciplined living soldiers and tireless skeletal heavy infantry.

Law & Order

crime Level: Low
enforcement: The Silent Guard
typical Punishment: Reanimation as a menial laborer after execution.

Grave-Warden Vane

NPC

Governor

A tall man with translucent skin wearing silver-chased black plate armor.

High-Scribe Elara

NPC

Historian

A middle-aged woman with ink-stained fingers and large spectacles.

Captain Thul

NPC

Garrison Commander

A scarred hobgoblin with a missing ear and a heavy iron mace.

The Shadow-Wraith

NPC

Spymaster

A flickering silhouette that smells of grave dust and cold iron.

Iron and Marrow

Shop

Blacksmith

The forge glows with a strange blue flame and smells of scorched bone.

The Last Breath

Tavern

Mercenaries and miners

A dim, low-ceilinged pub where the living soldiers drink to forget.

The Eternal Guard

Faction

Loyalists

The official military and political force of Iron-Hallow.

The Marrow-Thieves

Faction

Rebels

A clandestine group of living citizens and deserters hiding in the mines.

The Weeping Gate

Point of Interest

The main entrance where the iron bars appear to sweat cold moisture.

The Ash-Pit

Point of Interest

A massive hole where the remains of the unworthy are discarded.

The Obsidian Spire

Point of Interest

The tallest point of the fortress used for magical communication with the Lich.

Calendar of Events

Mid-Winter Solstice

The Night of Rebirth

A ritual where the most loyal living citizens are granted undeath.

The ritual actually drains the life force of everyone in the square.

Secrets

The artifact is leaking magical radiation.

RegionalA glowing green moss growing on the vault walls.

Grave-Warden Vane is planning to usurp the Lich.

WorldA coded letter hidden in a hollowed-out book in his office.

Rumors

The walls of the fortress move slightly at night.

A rebel spy is hiding in the Last Breath tavern.

The Lich-King is coming to visit within the month.

Plot Hooks

The Missing Scribe

A scribe vanished with a map of the Void-Vault and must be found.

InvestigationHigh-Scribe Elara500 gold and a safe-passage pass.

The Cursed Shipment

Escort a box of 'special' bones to the next fortress without opening it.

DeliveryBellowsA masterwork weapon.

The Artifact's Whisper

Sneak into the Void-Vault to confirm the artifact is still there.

InfiltrationThe Shadow-WraithPardon for all past crimes.

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