Cliffwatch Checkpoint

A low gate and small gatehouse anchor the checkpoint, with stacked crates and rough working platforms tucked into the rock as if the mountain itself is part of the wall. The trail feels narrow but purposeful: built to slow movement, demand inspection, and keep the careless from stepping too close to the edge when the mist surges up from the ravine.

The route forks here, splitting into two switchbacks—one descending toward Whitecap’s fogline coast, the other climbing toward the Cliffwatch ridge. That split makes the checkpoint feel like more than a toll gate; it’s a decision point, a pressure point, and an ambush point all at once. A signal pennant post and bell stand ready near the gate, while a small covered alcove stores spare ropes and lantern tins for emergencies. Fog routinely pours through the cut, swallowing sound and turning silhouettes into threats, and gusts sweep the bend at the worst moments—exactly when someone is trying to shove, sprint, or hold the line.

Intended Use:

This map is designed for controlled confrontation: inspections that turn tense, negotiations under pressure, and fights where positioning matters because there isn’t much space to waste. The gate and narrow inspection platform naturally create chokepoints, while the forked switchbacks let you stage flanks, retreats, and reinforcements from multiple angles. It’s perfect for guard encounters, smuggler stops, hostage exchanges, or “hold the checkpoint” defenses where the party must prevent passage long enough for help to arrive—or force their way through before the bell is rung.