The place where Stiles and his family lives. It is located at the outskirts of AnimA, a land distinct from RhyDin. The castle is surrounded by a forest with a nearby lake and a garden.
Once, it began as a walled courtyard named Dragoon Lobby which served as a base for the Dragoon Clan of AnimA. Once it was taken over by the Death Clan of AnimA during the First War, it was remodeled into a castle, appropriately renamed Death Castle which would then serve as a base of operations for the Clan until AnimA fell apart. These days, its only occupants are Stiles and his family.
It retains the courtyard, and the walls are much higher with a keep at the back. Around the edges of the courtyard, columns line along the walls which supports the ramparts on top of them.
The courtyard serves as a "hub" for most of the areas within the castle, since entering through the portcullis gets you into the courtyard. It also serves as a training ground.
From there, one can get into the kitchen, dining area, the living area, the throne room, the stables, the library, and many living quarters.
The kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, meat locker, a couple of sinks, spacious counters which cooking utensils line them and on hooks upon the walls above them.
The dining area is essentially a long hall which accommodates a long and thick oaken table with cushioned high-backed chairs that have armrests. Much of the table is scarred from the past raucous dinners it has seen.
The living area is pretty much a lounging/parlor room that has at least four cushioned armchairs, two couches, six nightstands and a large fireplace.
The throne room is an audience chamber with canvas of the Death Clan flag covering the walls. The throne itself has red cushions. Behind it is a concealed door that looks like a stone wall which swivels inside to reveal an iron spiral staircase which goes down to a cavern named Lair of the Deaths.
The Lair of the Deaths is considered to be the "heart" of the Castle and perhaps even the Clan's. Apart from the round table in the main chamber of the cavern, there are many nooks and crannies that house the weapons and armor of the past Death Clan members, including the Fallen Angel weapon supposedly sent from the far future.
The stables are located just next to the portcullis, housing a pair of horses, a stallion and a mare. Every now and then, the horses would be let out of the castle to graze upon the grass which rings the castle before the forest by a hundred yards.
The library is located at the keep, an ideal location due to its size. It has a desk for reading, usually surrounded by tomes and scrolls. The shelves possess reading materials on races, animals, Monsters, lands, cities, maps, history, spells, alchemical formulas and recipes, herbs, plants, fighting arts, and assorted subjects.
The living quarters are varied, some having amenities such as hot tubs and mini-bars. The master bedroom where Stiles and his wife Namaera sleep in has both of these amenities and a balcony which overlooks the courtyard and has a nice view of AnimA. It also happens to be right above the library area of the keep.
The garden is located outside of the castle in a semi-secluded spot of the forest, a visible path can be found which leads the way. It grows various crops of vegetables and fruits. It was recently discovered after Lume was born and then tamed to full capacity before Symeria was born.
The lake is out back around the castle, a ways into the forest. It is used as a swimming pool and a fishing area whenever needed. But this is no ordinary lake since it also houses a variety of acquatic Monsters in its depths, easily well below fishing depth.
And lastly, the forest itself. It is lush and thick with many old-growth trees and underbrush that conceals game and Monsters alike. There's a clan of gnomes which have warred against Stiles and his family for their castle many times before. But since Kyo's intervention, they have seemed to cease their efforts for the time being. The forest also hides a cave which is home to strange creatures Stiles and Namaera briefly encountered once.
Once, it began as a walled courtyard named Dragoon Lobby which served as a base for the Dragoon Clan of AnimA. Once it was taken over by the Death Clan of AnimA during the First War, it was remodeled into a castle, appropriately renamed Death Castle which would then serve as a base of operations for the Clan until AnimA fell apart. These days, its only occupants are Stiles and his family.
It retains the courtyard, and the walls are much higher with a keep at the back. Around the edges of the courtyard, columns line along the walls which supports the ramparts on top of them.
The courtyard serves as a "hub" for most of the areas within the castle, since entering through the portcullis gets you into the courtyard. It also serves as a training ground.
From there, one can get into the kitchen, dining area, the living area, the throne room, the stables, the library, and many living quarters.
The kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, meat locker, a couple of sinks, spacious counters which cooking utensils line them and on hooks upon the walls above them.
The dining area is essentially a long hall which accommodates a long and thick oaken table with cushioned high-backed chairs that have armrests. Much of the table is scarred from the past raucous dinners it has seen.
The living area is pretty much a lounging/parlor room that has at least four cushioned armchairs, two couches, six nightstands and a large fireplace.
The throne room is an audience chamber with canvas of the Death Clan flag covering the walls. The throne itself has red cushions. Behind it is a concealed door that looks like a stone wall which swivels inside to reveal an iron spiral staircase which goes down to a cavern named Lair of the Deaths.
The Lair of the Deaths is considered to be the "heart" of the Castle and perhaps even the Clan's. Apart from the round table in the main chamber of the cavern, there are many nooks and crannies that house the weapons and armor of the past Death Clan members, including the Fallen Angel weapon supposedly sent from the far future.
The stables are located just next to the portcullis, housing a pair of horses, a stallion and a mare. Every now and then, the horses would be let out of the castle to graze upon the grass which rings the castle before the forest by a hundred yards.
The library is located at the keep, an ideal location due to its size. It has a desk for reading, usually surrounded by tomes and scrolls. The shelves possess reading materials on races, animals, Monsters, lands, cities, maps, history, spells, alchemical formulas and recipes, herbs, plants, fighting arts, and assorted subjects.
The living quarters are varied, some having amenities such as hot tubs and mini-bars. The master bedroom where Stiles and his wife Namaera sleep in has both of these amenities and a balcony which overlooks the courtyard and has a nice view of AnimA. It also happens to be right above the library area of the keep.
The garden is located outside of the castle in a semi-secluded spot of the forest, a visible path can be found which leads the way. It grows various crops of vegetables and fruits. It was recently discovered after Lume was born and then tamed to full capacity before Symeria was born.
The lake is out back around the castle, a ways into the forest. It is used as a swimming pool and a fishing area whenever needed. But this is no ordinary lake since it also houses a variety of acquatic Monsters in its depths, easily well below fishing depth.
And lastly, the forest itself. It is lush and thick with many old-growth trees and underbrush that conceals game and Monsters alike. There's a clan of gnomes which have warred against Stiles and his family for their castle many times before. But since Kyo's intervention, they have seemed to cease their efforts for the time being. The forest also hides a cave which is home to strange creatures Stiles and Namaera briefly encountered once.