RE: Re: Whitewall - tactical scale map, death star Whitewall

From: Jeff Richard <richj_at_...>
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 10:48:53 -0800


> > I
> > want folk in the Markdale or in the Northvale to be able to see
> > Whitewall in the distance. Here's the image I'm thinking of:
> > http://www.planetware.ca/photos/GR/GR269.HTM
> Cool pic. Let's not use the vineyards, though.
 

No vineyards, I agree. But can you see where the walls of the fortress should be atop the rock?  

> That hill has a natural ramp up in the front - do we want that as the
> rise from Tarkalor's Bridge?
 

Yeah, I think so. I wish I had a good topographical map of the area around Corinth. Just for the rock, mind you.  

> > Let's have it be associated with Destor. Why not have one of
> > the six campfire spots be on the Hillback?
> Because as an explorer, I'd place my campfire in a sheltered place
> rather than advertize my presence with a beacon. I have the Dead Star
> Beast site on the northeastern flank of the hill, for Varanorlanth.
 

Makes sense.   

> > Good question. Can we leave it open for the time being, and see
> > if we need something once we start describing the various
> > heroquests in more detail?
> I rather hoped that someone like Oliver or Stu would provide a story
> explaining this... That's the fun in this cooperative effort.
 

Oh I agree. Stu and Oliver's stories are fantastic. I'm only suggesting that we might need one of their brilliant stories to explain some myth that is needed during the siege - which then also explains the local geography.

> > Along the eastside, I think.
> Running from the ledge featuring Tarkalor's Gate down towards the
Drizzle?  

Yeah.

> > Except without the lovely Mediterranean sea in the background.
> > However, I imagine that the old path to Whitewall was actually
> > carved out of the rock.
> That's why I asked about reliefs etc: after all, Sestarto is _the
Artist_.  

How about incredibly intricate Dawn Age carvings that are now worn by thousands of seasons of rain, snow and heat?  

Jeff

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