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Like most Eastern castles, Ironhelm has seen many rulers. However, it has a unique topography which provides natural barriers to enemies. The North and Western flanks are largely marked by cliffs which descend to the plains beyond. Marauder hordes break upon this natural wall like water, and blood washes back in waves. To the South and East, the city is built upon a large seaport known as The Moondock which facilitates trade. This allows Ironhelm to wait out sieges, and garner goods where others might squander. Many smugglers depart from this port, to sail to other broken castles, or, to Old Town and Leonguard itself. Protecting this seaport is a convenient geography, The Devil's Tusks. Together with the high walls, fine arms, and the strength of the city's Champion: The Minotaur, Ironhelm is as safe a stronghold as one might find; at least, from those outside its walls...