Highcastle

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It is said that the first men upon Highcastle were cast out of Heaven when the Great War raged and floods swept the lands. Others claim a simpler tale of hard men struggling to survive war's aftermath. Highcastle was once a mountaintop, now an island isolated by storm and wave. The fishing boats dare not travel far through the storms that roam the sea, though the rain has quieted in recent years. The hard work of your grandfathers has turned Highcastle into a small but thriving village. Several large farms grow grain and raise livestock to supplement the fishing that remains a staple on most tables. Highcastle now boasts a smithy, a tanner, a woodworker, and several other professions. Humans and the other races of men live together in relative harmony, banding together for their common survival. Luxuries are rare, but the people of the island are strong of heart and share freely among themselves. Yet Highcastle holds a mystery that is so well known it is nearly forgotten. At the base of the island's mountain peak lies a door, hard metal untouched by the countless villagers who have sought entry. Some have given it fanciful names such as Heaven's Door, while most simply refer to it as the door in the mountain. Every child has played on the four pillars that stand outside the gateway, hoping to decipher the markings. Most adults simply think of it as a nice spot for a picnic. click for larger image