Bay's Watch

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.