Forts

Forts are usually temporary fortifications on holding an area, usually built on the get-go by the army as a rally point or defensive measure. Forts can become castles or fortified cities if they are continously being used and improved upon. However, forts are mainly composed of garrisons and cannot be used to raise armies. Forts are controlled by either nobles or military commanders.

Improvements
Fort improvements can be made if the commander wants to make the fort more permanent and upgraded into a castle or walled city. Since forts are temporary and usually in an enemy territory, only a few improvements can be made.

Fort Walls
Fort walls are the main defensive measure of a fort. Wood and stone are the main resources used to upgrade the walls.

Fortifications
Various fortifications can be made to make the fort more difficult to siege. Traps, mottes, or elevated ground can make the defenders gain the advantage.

Keep
The fort's keep is where the fort commander resides. The household guards' quarters are also located here. This can be a simple wooden structure, as forts are usually made temporarily.

Traders' Hub
The traders' hub provide the fort with some source of income by trading with merchants roaming the countryside. Soldiers mainly buy their personal goods from here.

Training Grounds
Training grounds provide soldiers the training needed for defending the fort. It can increase the garrison size of the fort, as well as opportunities for training in combat.