Sea-Facing Cliffwarden Checkpoint

The approach feels exposed and watched—rope lines are anchored into rock, crates and barrels are staged for quick inspections, and a low parapet traces the cliff’s edge like a final warning. Salt spray slicks the stones, gulls wheel overhead, and every loose pennant and coil of rope hints at a place built for vigilance, not comfort.

Built partly into the cliff, the small gatehouse and cut-stone steps create a compact defensive knot overlooking the waterline below. A tall wooden hoist structure juts out over the drop, its rigging and pulley crane positioned to lower rescue lines—or to become a brutal tool in the hands of someone willing to weaponize gravity. From the upper lookout ledge, the entire shelf becomes a firing lane, while the sea fog threatens to swallow distance without warning, turning the checkpoint into a tight, close-range kill zone in a heartbeat.

Intended Use:

This map is ideal for checkpoint confrontations: interrogations that escalate into violence, tense standoffs with smugglers, or last-second scrambles to stop someone from slipping past the gatehouse. The shelf forces movement into predictable lanes—perfect for guards, bandits, or rival factions that want to control who passes and who doesn’t. The parapet, crates, and inspection clutter provide steady half cover, creating a “lean-and-trade” battlefield that rewards careful positioning and disciplined pushes.