Unicorn Gate
The Unicorn Gate is one of the five great fortresses that guard the Inner Kingdoms of Ulthuan. [1a]
It has a standing garrison of some of the finest warriors of the realm, with service at the fortress being considered a great honour, although few survive thanks to the many dangers. The majority of the garrison is drawn from Ellyrion. [1a]
The Gate defends the longest and most treacherous Harpy infested mountain passes leading to the Inner Kingdoms, so suffes the least amounts of attacks from the Dark Elves but has to defend against regular attacks by the Harpies and other creatures. [1a]
Seven great bastions form the main structure of the fortress and the position of the unicorn design on a warriors shield displays which bastion they serve. [1a]
History
During the reign of Bel-Khorhadris the defences were extended with several dozen towers to assist in protecting from aerial attacks. [1a]
In 2498 IC a brutal Druchii offensive commanded by Nihlesh of Naggaroth struck simultaneously at both the Griffon and Unicorn Gates. A raiding force was able to capture the east postern gate with the lethal form of Nihlesh scything down the Spearmen who sought to recapture it and it was several hours before the garrison was able to recapture the postern gate. In that time several hundred Dark Elves, heralded by Dark Riders and vicious Shades set upon the nearby villages in a display of violence and cruelty that sent shockwaves throughout Ulthuan. [2a]
Sources
- 1: Uniforms & Heraldry of the High Elves
- 1a: Griffon Gate pg. 38
- 2: White Dwarf 370 (UK)
- 2a: The Breech of the Unicorn Gate, pg. 24