The Fangburg 42x60 - Ancient Ruins (Patreon)

Built by Lord Enrick the Young four centuries ago to thwart the continuous raids of the savage mountain tribes of the north, this old castle stood watch over the Pale Talon Pass through countless crises. Although challenged many times, the old walls stood unbroken and the castle’s garrison undefeated.

Located in a remote pass, the Fangburg rose to fame harbouring hundreds of civilians during the Great Ogre Wars. The castle’s garrison over time became simply known as the Pale Knights. First inspired by the name of the pass, the title quickly became legendary as did the order itself.

As years past, the lands surrounding the bastion slowly fell to darkness and decay, and though unable to stop it, the Pale Knights evolved to meet a new threat. Venturing beyond the Great Gates to cull the twisted monsters and dark creatures that now stalked the land, lest their bulwark be overwhelmed by sheer numbers.

Though brave and valorous, the order’s strength dwindled. Forgotten by the wider world, fewer initiates arrived to replace those lost in their great struggle.

It is not known what finally felled the mighty Fangburg, but rumours abound of a malicious darkness. A creature of some malign intent, able to infiltrate the keep only to bring ruin upon those within…

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Hi all!

Happy Thursday and all that!

Today I have for you our 4th and final release for this month’s theme: Ancient Ruins.

This map began life as a joint suggestion by two of your fellow patrons Nep0muk and Gatorguyy over on our Discord server, and it is them you can thank for much of the lore on this one!

Fangburg is a ruined citadel that lies across a mountain pass, channeling both Helm’s Deep and Castle Black vibes. The derelict home of the Pale Knights, it stands in testament to a long past ages of heroes.

The giant crater in this map certainly speaks to the reason for the castle’s fall but i’ll leave that up to you :D

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