Deep in the Bloros Region, there is the capital in which a grand castle stands at the center of a dismal-looking place. The Bloody Hearts Court holds their daily business in this castle as such, many executions are decided upon here, and the air is palpable with dread. The castle bricks are a lovely shade of red, as are most things in this capital. It stands on a patch of land between Sanguine Lake and the outer Wonderealm Ocean. It is tall and menacing against smoldering skies as some volcanoes are still active up to the north. The castle's guards are abundant and ready to defend against intrusion, with even benign requests to enter met with much hostility. Those should be in good sorts with the Court to even think about leaving the castle alive. The blood of their enemies lines the courtyard's foundation. Overall the outward appearance of the castle itself is menacing and unbearable at most. Only those daring enough find this place suitable.
If one were to get the chance to see the inside and live, they would find it clothed in the most elegant tapestries, with weapons adorning the walls, some still even bearing a blood stain from the past. Opening the castle's inner doors, you can find a giant foyer with two grand staircases flowing up to the second story. A red carpet is sprawled across the steps and leads to almost every other room in the castle. Between the two staircases is a hallway that leads into the back of the fortress. Inner balconies jut out from the higher stories as they are attached to rooms in the living quarters upstairs. Small Alcloves are carved into the bottom walls to display menacing statues that seem to be watching your every move. Most of the inner brickwork of the castle is a deep red, with slightly whiter columns to support the architecture.
This foreboding place sits between the Capitol Castle and the Barracks on the edge of Sanguine Lake. Although they are called the Gallows, hanging isn't the only way to take another's life here. There are many tools of torture located along the grounds. The Gallows are more of a dungeon for the Bloody Hearts Court, as they prefer to hold their slaughter away from home. There is a lone hanging noose; swaying in the wind, which marks the entrance. Those of the Court visit occasionally, but anyone else that isn't in their favor here is most surely goners. The motto of the Gallows is "Cum capitibus suis!" or "Off with their heads!".
The lake is said to have gained its blood-red color by the Gallows. The Bloody Hearts Court don't mind dumping the bodies of their enemies into the lake, and thus, over the years, its once pristine blue hue changed to a maroon shade. It is within every citizen's best interest that they stay in line and follow the Court Rules to the letter, or else they may end up here. The leaders of the Bloody Hearts Court can be cruel and malicious to even the best of people. They usually stick to torturing their own, yet there is always a worry in the back of other courts' minds that they too might end up as fodder. No war has come about yet, the delicate peace remaining intact. However, if that day were to arise, then the end would soon be near for all.
The army of the Bloody Hearts Court requires perfect weapons in their training, and thus a giant forge was made for such a purpose. The forge is closest to the Barracks and sits on the far side of the lake. This imposing structure stands as the tallest monument in the capital and is respected by all who come. Only the finest blacksmiths serve in the forge, and they are one of the highest-paid jobs next to being a soldier. There are materials in the volcanic mountains around the Bloros Region; this onyx rock made up the brick of the forge. Inside there are several rooms for smithing and smelting ore. It is usually blistering inside the building as the furnaces are constantly going. 
The Forge even has an armory that holds ready weapons for the soldiers to collect. Most days, there is a mess of swords, axes, and all the armor you could dream up. The Bloody Hearts Court doesn't audit these rooms often; it is up to those in the Barracks, and well, they care less for organization and more about battling. Most of the failed smithing attempts are kept under wraps as an official failure is a mandatory execution. The Court only wants the best smiths, and if you fail, you aren't the best. It isn't unusual for others to seek out the Forge for an expensive weapon, although getting out of Bloros with your weapon safely is another matter entirely. Overall the Forge stands tall, creating items for soldiers who are eager for war.
The Bloody Hearts Court has a vested interest in having an army ready for anything at any time; with this interest, they required a mini fortress to become the Barracks for all the soldiers in their battalion. This impressive compound trains the brutal soldiers of the Court in the ways of battle and war. This determination for warriors to fight for an undetermined conflict is what makes the Court visit the Barracks often, scrutinizing every move and thrust of their training. They want only the fiercest and brutalist to serve them, as they pay them extraordinarily well. The Court would prefer loyal well-off soldiers that seek to stay with them instead of malnourished troops that would turn on you at the drop of a hat. The Barracks consists of three buildings and an obstacle field beyond it. The first building is a training arena where the soldiers work on their form and technique. It is an open-air structure that tests the mettle of the battalion in any weather. The Bloody Hearts Court throws contests here that determine the ranking of the soldiers in the army. 
The second building of the Barracks is the housing area; it is a giant structure that takes up the most space. The Bloody Hearts Court spends the most coin on the furnishings in here. They revere their soldiers to the utmost degree, and thus they live in luxury close to the Court itself; there are several common areas and many living quarters for each soldier. The third building is the mess hall. This place is where the troops get their daily meals and the schedule for the day. The cooks are perhaps not the best in Wonderealm, but they make hearty meals to fill up the army. Beyond the buildings of the Barracks, there is the rigorous obstacle course. This field is full of training obstacles for the soldiers to run through at certain times. When the Bloody Hearts Court comes to visit, they may hold special events in the obstacle course to reward winners. Overall the Barracks showcase the strength and prowess of the Court's army. 
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