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The island is off the coast of a dangerous region to travel through at the best of times, let alone in the dark. At night the mainland is filled with deadly creatures and treacherous things. Fog is always a bad sign. They've been known to be spotted on the island itself, especially near the swamp. You need not fear these creatures as long as within the islands property for they are weary of our guardians. The largest and greatest is Elcheron, a large and very intelligent fire breathing dragon. We also have several Griffins which are always circling and prowling as they are a very curious animal. There is a army of Gargoyles keeping their watchful eyes open for trouble, ready to spring into action. Lastly but not least there are plenty of pixies and faeries who reside on the island. They mostly play tricks and cause general mischief, but they don't miss a thing. Caladvwlch Castle is visible from every corner of the island, it is a constant and a reminder you are safe. The Castle and Village have terrific fortifications. The castle is practically impenetrable, it has a river gorge to the east with a draw-bridge being the only connection with the mainland. To the south of the castle is the Village, a walled planned town which is located at the northern tip of the island. The south of the island is all landscape of plains, rolling hills, forest and some swamp. There is also a mountain range and a small desert.
Castle
Caladvwlch Castle is a nearly exact replica
of Conwy Castle in Conwy, Gwynedd County, North Wales, United Kingdom.
It has eight massive towers and a high curtain wall. Both the castle and
town are surrounded by a well preserved wall lending an additional sense
of strength. The castle seems to suddenly rise out of the hills. A draw-bridge
connects the castle with the main land, and guards the main approach to
the castle.
The castle dominates the entrance to Nwywre
Island. The eight great almost identical towers and connecting walls are
all intact, and form a rectangle Four on the north and four on the south,
pinning it to the rock on which it stands. From the top of any of
the towers there are spectacular views of the town, the harbour and quay,
surrounding coastline and countryside with flocks of sheep roaming the
hills.
The nature of the rock outcrop dictated
a linear outline, with a lower barbican outwork at each end. The interior
was sharply divided by a cross wall into two quite separate wards, so that
either could hold out independently the other should fall.
When completed, the walls would have been
covered with a white plaster rendering, which must have had a stunning
effect, quite different from the grey stonework visible today. Traces of
this can be seen clinging to the outer walls.
The entrance to the outer ward is by way
of a long stepped ramp up to the west barbican, which is defended by a
drawbridge and portcullis. Within the west barbican the Carriage House
and Stables.
Inside the ward, the four towers provide
some accommodation for the garrison, and in the base of the Prison Tower
is the Links room. Below is the dark gloomy Dragon Lair. Just within is
a corridor leading to the Garden and on the left is the Library and Museum.
To the right, is the unusual bowed plan of the Great Hall and Theatre.
Some 125 ft long, it dominates the outer ward with fine windows and bright
decoration, it is a glorious sight during royal feasts.
At the far end of the ward is the castle
wall, and beyond this a further ramp protecting entrance to the inner ward.
This was the heart of the castle, the area occupied by the private apartments
of the king and queen. They include a Lab and a Kitchen as well as a sumptuous
presence chamber. A little Magik Hall gives one of the towers its name,
and the King's Tower provided further private rooms.
Village
A entrance to the village is found in the castles southern barbican.
A majestic suspension bridge connects the
village with the main peninsula, and guards the main approach to it.
This site was proudly forged in the beautiful wilds of Canada.