Zanduh Castle

Layout and History of the Castle
Zanduh Castle, also called the Schloss Zanduh, is a castle in the Zanduh Region of the Kingdom of Ruritania. It is one of three Duchy Castles each administered by and the home of a Ruritanian Duke. Zanduh Castle was built, originally, in Medieval Times as a stronghold against invaders from both the East and the West. It was remodeled in 1735 and updated only slightly, usually for modern conveniences.

The castle has many hidden passages once used to move defenders around the castle, but that have served various functions. It is surrounded by a moat and significant water system providing drinking water and for filling the moat against would be attackers during sieges.

Duke Manfred Von Arthur-Stresfeldt was made Duke of Zanduh in 1856 solidifying the Von Arthur-Stresfeldt's claim on the castle. However, in the mid-1930s, the family began to have financial troubles and the castle feel into disrepair and saw it's staff and local garrison fall to low numbers, number too low for defense.

In 2004, Duke Daniel Von Arthur-Stresfeldt ascended to position of Duke of Zanduh and granted funds from the Ruritanian Royal Treasury by King Maximo Magnus Von Arthur with the intent to renovate the facility. Duke Daniel, instead, used the funds to rebuild the castle's garrison.

It was later revealed that Duke Daniel had, in reality, invited elements of Organization ORKO to serve in that role in a bid to curry favor with Organization ORKO as a member.