The Citadel of the Deathless
A sword is a tool that is perfect for war, but useless for plowing. The Deathless were born of rebellion and murderous deeds and now live long past their purpose. The stones they lay in their Citadel build them a new future that they hope will give an endless life meaning.
Stone is a rare building material in the bogs, as its heaviness sinks it and those who carry it into the too soft earth. When placed it’s sinking makes the need to bring more stone than thought necessary, it’s a material that takes too much time to build within the east and so many don’t waste their time. One thing the Deathless has is time. Having taken the ritual to remove their soul for the success of the cryptic rebellion the deathless no longer age and many have found a purpose in making their permanent home. The Citadel stands now as a single stone base bailey that rises from the surrounding with three levels of wood construction. Work has begun on a northern tower and auxiliary buildings but with their limited numbers the construction could take upwards of a half a century.
The Citadel’s purpose is much like the Deathhless’ purpose, to stand tall against impossible odds, a place where the last stand of the bogs can be made if ever needed. They have plans of having a fully functional castle town with blacksmith, stables, kitchen and workshops but most ambitiously they have a plan for a cellar storage to hold food stores to last a thousand people over a month. A basement is an impossibility in the bogs as to is most food storage, with moisture bringing rot quickly. This is why the Deathless are searching for any knowledge on magic that could be used to magically repel water, to make this wild ambition a possibility. When the Citadel is complete the Deathless will hold it until their last, as a way to feel they are a vital and welcomed part of a community they otherwise now struggle to connect with.
Adventurers looking to find work involving the hunting of abnormal beasts or invasive monsters should visit the Citadel, as one of its early features is a bounty board for threats to the local ecosystem. The Deathless hunt these when they can but between building the citadel and searching for enchantment magic they are in need of spare hands where they can find them.