Windcliff

Windcliff is a town situated in Northern Sørgliste, in the Republic of Ato, which was established on the site of Windcliff Keep, a dilapidated castle. The Keep has stood on this land for many years to which its origins are relatively unknown. On the 21st July 2021, Atopolis was seeking their freedom from the Free States of Tortuga through revolutionary talks. These discussions were known as The Red Turban Rebellion. This information was relayed back to the Pirate King, SexyCanadian. Atopolonian Leader Shark016 and Vice-Mayor Makkis Pekkis were able to enter diplomatic negotiations to alleviate the situation. In accordance with the Pirate King's conditions, Makkis Pekkis was ordered to settle at Windcliff Keep following his term in office. Makkis would go on to continue to build the Fort up over the following days, and eventually established a Town around it.

History
Historic Keep

Windcliff Keep itself, has been around since before Tortuga aqquired Sørligste, and most Atoan and Norvian Historians and Arcaeologists believe it has changed hands at least four times, and been the site of one fight, believed to have been a catastrophic loss for the Defenders, with the central tower being completely destroyed, and the Fort abandoned for years.

Rediscovery

During the early days of Atopolis, when they were planning to rebel against Tortuga, Windcliff Keep was rediscovered by Makkis, who noted that not even it's name was recorded anywhere, and it was merely known as some Ruins by the side of a Soumeri Road. Makkis and MaloneyZach then realized that it's position would allow whoever controls it to easily hit their ally, Norvos, with Artillery due to it's highground advantage. Upon hearing this, Shark suggested that they either annihilate the fort, or fortify it, to prevent Tortuga from using it to bombard Norvos, Makkis chose to Fortify it. Due to the original name being lost to time, Makkis decided to rename it to Windcliff. Other names suggested included Skyport, Atoport, CliffKeep, and others not worth writing down.

Official Founding

Following his involvement in the descalation of the Red Turban incident, Makkis was gifted Windcliff Keep, and it became legally his. (up until this point it was a squatter fort in unclaimed land)

Indistinct Borders
Windcliff's right to land has been heavily contested by Norvians who have held their claim in Central Sørgliste for some time. The founding of a town was decided upon the river that runs through the region.

Windcliff has No Official Religion, however, most citizens choose to worship the Deities Aligned with the Pantheon of Ato.
There is a Temple to the minor Sky Goddess of Mystery, Duality, and Resurrection, Exolvonturis, lead by Makkis, and aided by Potatolemon and Elzaress, a partially built temple to the Chief Earth Deity, Fesdros, and rumours of one to the Fire Demi-Goddess of Blood, Suffering, and Revenge, Elzaress.

No other Temples and Altars exist in Windcliff that are publically known

Windcliff Highlanders
Lead by Consul Makkis, is Ato's Northern Legion, commonly known as the Windcliff Highlanders. Their Coat of Arms is derived from the Atoan Insignia, but with the Red swapped for Green, and some Grey added.

Masian Guild
The Masian Guild is an organisation of tradesmen who work on construction in the Atoan region. This secret society meet in an undisclosed location in Windcliff to discuss politics surrounding their industry. Only whispers circulate about their members and meetings, however nothing has came to light since their discovery other than a rumour that they stage illegal dog fights.