Barracks

The courtyard is an open space of packed earth or gravel, surrounded by stone walls and wooden palisades. In one corner, there are targets for archers and crossbowmen, with smoke marks where novice mages practice their first magical projects. A long stone building houses the dormitories, strategically located near the main gate for quick access in case of attack. Stone walls, walls covered by spear racks, shields with the kingdom's coat of arms, and extended plate or hardened leather armor adorn the space. The heat is intense. The sound of the hammer against the anvil never stops, as the blacksmith (perhaps a dwarf or a robust human) repairs blades and reinforces shields with basic runes of durability. There is also a Commander's Office and War Room where a huge table displays a detailed map of the region, with small wooden miniatures representing troops and monsters sighted in the vicinity. There may be a crystal globe for communication with other barracks or a pe