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Latest revision as of 22:15, 30 August 2023
About
- Bay's Watch is a lighthouse and naval observation post.
Location
- Bay's Mouth, Fahdel's Purchase
- The lighthouse tower is located on the point marking the entrance to Ta'Rel Fjord. It is approximately one kilometer from the town proper, which can be reached via a well worn path and stone steps along the cliff top.
Services Provided
- Barracks
- The tower contains a barracks which houses up to six soldiers, whom form the observation team.
- Early Warnings
- The crew of the tower are tasked with signaling the town proper using a great bell, should pirates, or another threat arrive by sea.
Staff
- Watch Officer
- One of the soldiers posted to the tower is a senior officer who overseas the rest of the posted soldiers.
- Observers
- Five junior soldiers are posted as observers, taking turns keeping the lamp lit, and performing other duties in rotating shifts.
History
- Built in 377 YG, the five story round stone tower holds a great oil lamp and a bronze bell at its apex. At the base of the tower is a square barracks housing a half-dozen soldiers. A small garden, and barn are adjacent to the tower forming a small yard between them. Livestock at the post include a couple of cebuc and a small flock of chickens which provide fresh milk and eggs.
- Postings usually last for a month at a time. For some soldiers, it is considered a punishment, as so little happens day-to-day.
