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3.8 KiB
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87 lines
3.8 KiB
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# Main Gates - Location Description
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## Basic Information
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- **Location Name**: Main Gates
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- **Type**: Fortified city entrance
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- **City**: [City:grenoble]
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- **World**: [World:camelot-world]
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- **Function**: Primary defensive entrance and checkpoint
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## Architectural Signature Elements (NEVER CHANGE)
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### Core Structures
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- **Massive Gate Structure**: Imposing fortified entrance with thick stone construction
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- **Flanking Watchtowers**: Twin towers housing city garrison on either side of gates
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- **Stone Bridge Approach**: Wide multi-arched bridge crossing defensive moat
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- **Portcullis System**: Heavy iron gate providing additional security layer
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- **Guard Quarters**: Integrated barracks and defensive facilities
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### Defensive Features
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- **Thick Stone Walls**: Continuation of city's defensive perimeter
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- **Murder Holes**: Defensive openings in gate ceiling for protection
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- **Arrow Slits**: Strategic openings for defensive archery
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- **Reinforced Doors**: Heavy wooden gates reinforced with iron bands
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- **Moat Crossing**: Controlled bridge access with defensive positioning
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### Bridge Architecture
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- **Multi-Arched Design**: Stone bridge with multiple supporting arches
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- **Defensive Width**: Wide enough for trade wagons but controllable
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- **Strategic Position**: Only land-based access point to the city
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- **River Crossing**: Spans the defensive river boundary
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## Daily Operations
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### Security Functions
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- **Gate Guard Duty**: Continuous security presence and visitor monitoring
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- **Customs Inspection**: Examination of goods and travelers entering city
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- **Traffic Control**: Managing flow of people, goods, and animals
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- **Emergency Response**: First line of defense against external threats
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### Commercial Activities
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- **Trade Inspection**: Verification of merchant goods and documentation
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- **Toll Collection**: Fees for city access and market privileges
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- **Traveler Services**: Information and assistance for visitors
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- **Accommodation Referrals**: Directing visitors to appropriate lodging
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## Guard Operations
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### Personnel
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- **Gate Captain**: Senior officer commanding gate security
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- **Watchmen**: Regular guards maintaining security shifts
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- **Customs Officers**: Specialists handling trade and taxation
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- **Messenger Service**: Communication with castle and other city areas
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### Procedures
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- **Visitor Screening**: Evaluation of entering persons and purposes
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- **Goods Inspection**: Examination of trade materials and contraband detection
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- **Emergency Protocols**: Procedures for threats and city lockdown
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- **Record Keeping**: Documentation of significant entries and events
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## Visual Generation Guidelines
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### Preferred Angles
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- **Bridge Approach**: Dramatic view showing full gate structure and defensive position
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- **Gate Detail**: Close-up shots of architectural features and defensive elements
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- **Guard Activity**: Scenes showing daily security and inspection operations
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- **Overhead View**: Strategic perspective showing bridge, moat, and defensive layout
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### Activity Scenarios
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- **Busy Day**: Multiple travelers, merchants, and guards active
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- **Inspection Scene**: Detailed examination of goods or suspicious visitors
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- **Evening Watch**: Quiet guard duty with atmospheric lighting
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- **Emergency Alert**: Defensive preparations or threat response
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### Lighting Recommendations
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- **Daytime Security**: Clear lighting showing all defensive features
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- **Evening Watch**: Torch and lamplight creating atmospheric security scene
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- **Dawn Patrol**: Early morning light with changing of guard
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## Cross-References
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- **Parent City**: [City:grenoble]
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- **Connected Route**: Main thoroughfare leading to [Location:central-square] and [Location:central-castle]
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- **World Context**: [World:camelot-world]
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- **Defensive Network**: Part of comprehensive city fortification system
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*Last Updated: [Date]*
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*Consistency Level: LOCKED - Defensive architecture and strategic positioning established* |