Castle Bastonne is a Fortress-City and the ducal capital of
Bastonne.
Overview
Castle Bastonne is located almost exactly in the centre of
the dukedom. The whole of it and the surrounding town are filled with
antiquities made sacred by their association with Gilles the Unifier. Old
buildings, statues, and bones, including the head of the ancient Dragon,
Smearghus stand testimony to Gilles' prowess. As well, a few ancient stone
structures remain as well as a number of sections of the former castle are
carefully preserved. Peasants and foreigners are forbidden to enter these
places, and even nobles are expected to treat everything with respect. Things
have happened over the past 1,500 years, and not everything lovingly preserved
has any link to the Unifier. The largest revered structure is the Water Tower
in Castle Bastonne.
This was reputedly Gilles' personal residence. Most nobles
are not allowed to go beyond the entrance lobby, and peasants can be whipped
for looking at it too much. Every so often rumours surface about dark acts
performed in secret within the tower, but they are quickly suppressed. The town
has the feel of somewhere preserved for the pilgrim trade, and indeed, it is a
very popular destination. Peasant pilgrims are guided to the outside of a
number of significant locations and to the inside of taverns that pay the guide
a cut. Nobles can expect a personal tour, including opportunities to pray
within most places. At a minimum, visiting nobles go to Gilles' personal Grail
Chapel, and almost all Grail Knights have visited it at least once.
Inhabitants: Humans
Type: Ducal Capital, Fortress-City
Location: Bastonne
Population: Unknown
Allegiance: Bretonnia
Industry: Pilgrimage
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