Castle Blackfyre

Castle Blackfyre has been the seat of the Earls of Blackwood for many centuries, and is located in the center of the Blackwood in Duskwood. It is one of the largest extant Castles from the era of Stormwind's founding, and though outwardly it would seem to have fallen into disrepair, the Castle's interior is a testiment to the great wealth of the house of Blackfyre. The Castle houses a collection of art that is rumored to be worth millions and its West wing is a veritable museum of Stormwind's history, containing portraits of past Kings, suits of armor and countless weapons dating back to the origins of the Kingdom. The Castle was built by Darren Blackfyre in 203 K.C. on the site of what was formerly Fort Blackwood and since his time, it has undergone numerous renovations, including the addition of a private Chapel on its grounds.

Trivia

 * The Castle boasts its own forge, armory, and even tournament grounds, which once played host to some of Stormwind's greatest Knights.


 * Its three largest towers rise high above the village at a staggering 135 feet, and its outer walls are more than 22 feet thick.


 * In its long history, Castle Blackfire has withstood a siege four times, most notable of which took place during the first orcish war, when hundreds of orcs were left dead outside its walls, all of which were felled by the Castle's archers.
 * During a period of nearly a century when the Earldom was stripped from the house of Blackfyre, the Castle was seized by the Crown and allowed to fall into disrepair. Damon Blackfyre began extensive renovations when the title was restored to him, but it was his eldest son that completed the work after his death.
 * Today's Castle gardens are the vision of the present Countess, Muriah Anne Ashvale. Lady Muriah is said to have personally replanted them while directing the entire project.