Kastelvar

Kastelvar is the military stronghold of the Free Coast, built around a massive fortress guarding the entrance to its harbor. The city is known for its naval strength and disciplined population.

Geography

The city surrounds a rocky harbor dominated by a fortified island citadel. Massive sea walls and watchtowers protect the harbor entrance.
The terrain around Kastelvar is rugged and strategically advantageous for defense.

Government

Kastelvar is ruled by House Talero and the Lord Admiral, who serve both as political leaders and supreme naval commander.
The Kastelvar Council consists largely of senior admirals, fortress commanders, and representatives of military families.

Economy

The city’s economy revolves around its naval and military industries.
Major activities include:

• Warship construction
• Weapons manufacturing
• Naval training
• Maritime security services

Many sailors and officers from across the Free Coast train in Kastelvar.

Culture

Citizens take pride in their role as defenders of the coast. Festivals often commemorate historic victories.

Notable Locations

• Varast Fortress - The immense citadel guarding the harbor entrance
• Admiralty Shipyards - Large dockyards where Kastelvar’s warships are constructed.
• Plaza of Heroes - A ceremonial square honoring the city’s naval commanders.

History

Kastelvar began as a fortified harbor built to defend the Free Coast from pirates and rival fleets. What started as a military outpost gradually grew into a permanent settlement as shipyards, barracks, and naval academies were established around the fortress.

Over the centuries the city developed into the principal naval power of the region, its admirals and captains shaping Kastelvar into a disciplined and heavily fortified maritime stronghold. Today, its influence rests not on trade or religion, but on the strength of its fleets and the reputation of its commanders.