= Seffen Tower =

This is part of the Seffen Fort complex which is situated on an outcrop of land in northeastern [[Hebria]].  The fort was originally constructed to house troops massing for invasion of (or defence from) [[Caldonacia]] to the north during the early fighting in the war which lead to Unification.  Records from before the 1320's are a little sketchy for this region, although it is believed there was an earlier fort on this site.

When the current buildings were constructed, around 1340-1345, there was only a small wooden tower offering little in the way of defence to the region, but this was replaced by a much taller stone construction, which commenced building work in 1352, and was complete in 1354.  The tower was an enhancement to the defences here, but was intended to provide a lookout over the sea, since coastal raids were common at this time.

The stone used in the construction process was shipped in from the west of Hebria, from the [[Jorlinum]] mountains.  More stone has been brought in more recently as the fort has been partially rebuilt in the early 1400's.  There are now several buildings tucked behind a wooden palisade.

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