Once you have chosen the wall you want to carve, smooth the stone along its length using Template:K -> Template:K. Template:Verify Building fortifications įortifications can be carved from stone walls.
Template:Verify This test is more difficult from further distances. Archers firing through fortifications must pass a skill test of some sort if they are not standing directly next to the fortification. Much like real world embrasures on battlements, their utility is limited if the enemy is close.įortifications allow ranged attacks (including siege weapons), fireballs/breath, water, magma, steam, etc.
They are probably most commonly used along the outside walls of your fortress so that marksdwarves and siege engines can fire at enemies from within your walls. Fortifications are arrow slits used in the defense of your fortress.