City in Southern Stryre, near Melirkos
1608
Ruled by Baron Gaval Greybear until 1614, then by Baron Gavin
- Known for breeding a particular type of beast.
- People here have a reputation for being courageous.
- Famous for yearly tournament of arms.
- Known for the quality of its linen.
The castle in Dakau turned out to be something of a mixture. Clearly built during a period of relative peace, the central building had been designed for aesthetics and comfort rather than defence. This decision having been repented after the inevitable flare-up with the nomads across the border, fortified outworks had been added at a later date. The end result was reminiscent of a flower in a steel box; a delicate, rather romantic castle securely enclosed by dour, ruggedly practical outer walls and barbicans.
The belated common sense approach had been extended to the city; a space of five hundred yards separated the moat from a waist-high 'wall' encircling the castle, and no part of the city itself came any closer than that wall.
Within the curtain wall was another killing ground, as well as stables, smithy & other usual outbuildings. At the opposite side of the courtyard a splendid stair led up to the magnificent main doorway.
Inside, the castle was furnished in a mixture of Gothic romanticism and plain efficiency. The plainer bits were much newer.
The castle was equipped with a huge banqueting hall, large enough for a hundred knights to carouse in.