Cryashes - 1057 Early Winter by juice

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• Δ 17. All Along the Watchtowers
  This watch tower provided my marksdwarves with a vantage point against would-be invaders. The nearby ammo stockpile ensured that they would be well supplied in the event of a siege. Unfortunately, the sheer number of goblins (50+) that arrived during the onslaught managed the get through this tight choke point and into the center fortress area. Although it uses the same tile as walls, the walls of the top level are actually fortifications. - juice
• Δ 16. Barracks
  The barracks of Cryashes. When the siege arrived, many of my military were sparring in the barracks. They suited up and ventured outside to engage the siege at the front gates. As the squads lost numbers, they retreated into the bottom level of the barracks to continue the fight. Many fought and died bravely. After a portion of my military was wiped out, the remaining goblins went upstairs and killed the poor who were using the barracks as a sleeping area. These corpses are the poor dwarves who died in their sleep. - juice
• Δ 16. Haunted Workshops
  Various workshops, as well as a temporary archery range, clothing workshops, farms, etc. The carnage did not see its way up here. Now the area remains eerily empty. The spirits of the dead dwarves who once made this area a bustling center of activity will forever haunt it. - juice
• ¶ 15. Battlefield

  ( 1057 Early Winter to onwards )
  Extreme carnage, ..., and I expected to find a starting wagon. How wrong was I? - Markavian

• Δ 15. Bloodied Noble Quarters
  When the siege arrived, the nobles of Cryashes tucked their tails and fled into their bedrooms in a futile attempt to survive. When the goblins pushed their way into the main courtyard, they raided all outside chambers. The nobles cowered behind their beds and cabinets while making peace with their gods. When the doors came crashing down, screams of terror could be heard echoing from the halls of the rulers of the fortress. The nobles of Cryashes... had fallen. - juice
• Δ 15. Chessboard
  Early mining designations for a future chessboard project. - juice
• Δ 15. Elite Goblin Marksman #2
  Another elite goblin met his maker among piles of dwarven furniture. - juice
• Δ 15. Goblin Elite Marksman
  The squad of goblin marksmen caused the most damage to the fortress. The leader of the squad was slain here, along with one of his lackeys. - juice
• Δ 15. Hail of Bolts
  The numerous bolts that scatter this dead wasteland are signs of the first engagement with the approaching goblin sieges. As the goblins rounded the corner and made their way toward the main entrance, the marksdwarves were ordered to take up positions in the barracks, providing them with a choke point upon which to engage the invaders. Unfortunately, the goblins made it to the front gates sooner than anticipated, and many of the brave fighters were slain by the extreme amount of arrows the goblin marksman possessed. - juice
• Δ 15. Magma Forges
  This was the future site for magma shops. I had just gotten around to finishing the preliminary design and cleanup of the area when the siege arrived. Oh the siege. - juice
• Δ 15. Offices

  ( 1057 Early Winter to onwards )
  Sadly, I don't think my dwarves will be using these offices anytime soon. - juice

• Δ 15. Synopsis
  Honestly, it wasn't even that my military was more than capable of dealing with the siege itself. It came down to the fact that I was caught with my pants down in the courtyard. The goblin marksmen squads rounded the corner and had a perfect vantage point upon all the dwarves in the center courtyard. This is evident by the *massive* amount of bolts littering the area. I actually managed to fend off the siege, however, and life continued on for the fortress. Surprisingly, I did not succumb to a tantrum spiral.
  
  My total population went from approximately 182 dwarves, to a total of 26. Over 150 dwarves died. Again, this was all due to the goblin marksmen squads having such a perfect firing range. I must admit however, this is probably the most epic battle I've ever seen in dwarf fortress and I'm glad I'm able to share the aftermath with everyone. Hope you enjoyed it. :) - juice
• Δ 15. The Bloody Table
  Although you can't see it in this image, a noble fled into his personal dining quarters in a vain attempt to escape the rampaging goblin hordes. A goblin swordsmaster entered the room and pinned the hapless dwarf to his table before slashing the life from his body. The blood stained table is a grim reminder of what happened in this room. - juice
• Δ 15. The Dead Halls
  *Every single one* of these coffins was filled. That was BEFORE the massive siege. None of these coffins contain any of the dwarves that were slain in the recent chaos. - juice
• Δ 15. Troll Corpse
  The fortress was besieged by not only endless hordes of goblins, but also a squad of about 7-8 trolls. They smashed down most of the doors and protections in the fortress, clearing the way for the ravaging goblins to have their way with the population of Cryashes. - juice
• Δ 13. The Kennels
  The kennels lay below the barracks. When the hordes of goblins entered the main courtyard, all war dogs (about 30-40 of them) were released. The survival of Cryashes can be credited partially to their cause. Although nearly all of the dogs died in glorious combat, their spirits and valor will forever live on in the halls of the fortress. - juice
• Δ 12. Trade Center
  The main trade center of Cryashes was here. Surrounded by mason, craftsdwarf, mechanics, and jewelers workshops, as well as the dining hall, this too was a highly trafficked area of the fortress. It is now but a shadow of it's former self, nearly all working dwarves killed in combat. - juice
• Δ 10. Shops and Bedrooms
  The shops of Cryashes, as well as the apartment and living complexes were found deep underground, tucked away from the noises of the trade center and such. Many of the dwarves sleeping here during the siege, awoke to a living nightmare. Bedrooms can be found to the west, and south of the shopping district. - juice

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• Fortress Name: Cryashes
• Map Year: 1057 Early Winter
• Author: juice
• Submitted by: juice
• Date Added: 13/05/2008