1 Let the castle-capturing begin! First, you must know the dangers. Let’s have a closer look at what you’re up against. high towers It’s hard to surprise a castle. The castle’s defenders will see you coming.
the keep The keep is the heart of the castle, and hardest of all to break into.
loopholes Expect deadly missiles like arrows and musket fire from these narrow slits.
cliffs and moats Castles use cliffs and rivers to make them easier to defend. There are steep ditches and embankments, and sometimes a moat. It will be hard to even get close. 6
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