Ellder Gates
unique_objectMassive fortified wooden/metal gates of Ellder fortress, typically open daytime but securable, bear deep claw marks from monster assaults, manned by rampart soldiers.
The Ellder Gates stand as the imposing entrance to the Ellder fortress in 'Shield of Sparrows,' first prominently featured in Book 2, 'Rites of the Starling,' as massive wooden and metal barriers scarred by monstrous claw marks from relentless assaults. Typically open during daylight hours and manned by vigilant rampart soldiers, these gates symbolize the fragile line between safety and the encroaching wilderness threats. Across the series, they evolve from mere fortifications into iconic testaments of endurance, their deep gouges chronicling the fortress's brutal history of survival against otherworldly foes.
Evolution
Rites of the Starling
Massive fortified wooden/metal gates of Ellder fortress, typically open daytime but securable, bear deep claw marks from monster assaults, manned by rampart soldiers.
Book Appearances
Rites of the Starling
First appears Ch 31