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=== The Structure of Ashkarak ===

Carved into the walls of a massive ravine, Ashkarak is a fortress built for defence and endurance, offering both commanding high ground against invaders and access to deep underground tunnels that provide shelter and resources.

Though the remnants of Dworn architecture still stand, the Draken have reforged the stronghold in their own image, embedding dragon bones, ritual arenas, and towering fire pits into its design. The Bone Gate, a towering entrance flanked by massive dragon ribs, is crowned with the skull of an ancient beast, serving as both a warning and a symbol of dominance.

At the heart of Ashkarak is the Inferno, Grand Fire Pits that burn ceaselessly with elemental flame, fuelling the forging of weapons and the cremation of fallen warriors. Below the fortress, the Ravine Vaults form a vast network of underground tunnels, remnants of Dworn craftsmanship, now repurposed by the Bone Clan for water storage, shelter, and fungus caves that supply the Draken with alchemical ingredients as well as a food source in the harsh desert.

Within the heart of the fortress lies the Maw of Ashkarak, a scorched coliseum where warriors prove their strength through brutal duels, executions, and battles against captured beasts. Deep within the fortress, the Hall of Skulls stands as a sacred chamber, lined with the skulls of slain dragons, revered as both trophies and relics, while also serving as the final resting place for hunters who fell in battle.

At its pinnacle sits the Throne of the Fanglord, carved from the skull of the greatest dragon ever slain by the Bone Clan, a grim and towering symbol of dominion, power, and the unyielding legacy of Ashkarak.