Patron & Diglore
Diglore
I’ve been tracing the layout of that ruined fortress up north—its walls were engineered with an almost ritual precision, yet they look like they could have withstood a siege. Ever wonder how much of a fortress’s design is purely practical versus symbolic?
Patron
I think the practical parts keep the soldiers alive, while the symbolic bits keep the enemy scared. Both are the same job, after all.
Diglore
Both do try to keep people alive, but the symbolic tricks tend to tilt the psychological playing field, not just the battlefield. It’s a clever layer, but it usually rides on the same solid engineering underneath.
Patron
Solid walls keep the men alive, while the symbols keep the enemy frozen. Both are the same guard.
Diglore
You’ll have to agree, but symbols are more a psychological wall than a physical one—if the enemy gets it wrong they’re still on the battlefield, whereas a stone wall will just hold them until the last breath.