Fort Nyanzaru serves as a harbor defense installation that controls access to Port Nyanzaru’s harbor through a massive iron chain system and mounted artillery.
Function and Defenses
The fort operates an immense iron chain stretched between itself and the lighthouse that can be raised to completely block ships from entering or leaving the harbor. While the chain hasn’t been raised against attackers in decades, it sees occasional use to prevent vessels carrying criminals or contraband from escaping the harbor.
The fort mounts two ballistae capable of launching either heavy bolts or canisters of alchemist’s fire, providing additional harbor defense capabilities.
Garrison
The fort maintains a military presence consisting of:
- One castellan (noble)
- Four officers (veterans)
- Forty guards
All garrison forces are loyal to the merchant princes of Port Nyanzaru.
Relationship to Other Locations
The fort works in conjunction with the Lighthouse (location 14) as the two anchor points for the harbor chain system, creating a coordinated defense mechanism for the harbor.