Guard Tower The World of Greyhawk & The World of Greyhawk Wiki The current year for our World of Greyhawk campaign is set during 579CY. Inspired By Gary Gygax

Standing upon a rocky rise overlooking Hommlet, the guard tower of Rufus and Burne is a sturdy landmark of pale stone, its round walls rising four stories above the surrounding grass and shrubs. Narrow arched windows pierce the thick masonry, while heavy stone supports carry a projecting parapet crowned with battlements.

Built for a clear view of the village approaches, the tower provides its watchmen with a commanding position from which to spot approaching travelers, suspicious movements, or signs of trouble beyond the nearby fields. A broad residential wing joins the tower along one side, matching its stonework and battlements while standing below the main watch platform.

This addition houses the meeting room and the private chambers of Rufus and Burne, giving the two men room to conduct their affairs without interfering with the tower’s daily duties. Larger windows admit light into these occupied rooms, although their narrow proportions and sturdy frames preserve the building’s defensive character. Stone steps climb between exposed rocks to a heavy oak entrance reinforced with iron fittings.

Inside the tower, the lower floors contain the practical necessities of a working guard post: weapon racks, stores of provisions, space for the men on duty, and a secure place to keep equipment ready for use. A winding stone stair connects the floors, its steps worn smooth along the center. The adjoining meeting room holds a substantial wooden table where maps can be spread, reports delivered, and visitors received. Beyond the shared rooms, Rufus’s quarters favor orderly comfort and well-maintained arms, while Burne’s contain books, writing materials, and space for his magical studies.

By day, the tower is a reassuring presence above Hommlet, with watchmen occasionally visible between its battlements and the sound of boots carrying down the entrance steps. After sunset, lanterns illuminate the doorway and warm light shines through the windows of the residential wing. Above them, the watch platform remains mostly dark, allowing the sentries to observe the countryside without spoiling their night vision. Even when the village settles into sleep, the tower remains occupied and alert, ready to raise the alarm.