Kaer Trolde

Kaer Tolde is a fortress established by Crach an Craite on Ard Skellig, the largest of the Skellige islands.

Places

 * Kaer Trolde Harbor
 * Bridge to Kaer Trolde
 * The New Port inn

The Witcher 3 interactive world map
''Kaer Trolde keep towers over the Skellige Archipelago and serves as Clan an Craite's seat and the home of its current jarl, Crach. This powerful, majestic fortress stands on the slope of the highest peak in the isles - and is even partially carved into the very rock of its perch. From atop its towers one can enjoy an uninterrupted and breathtaking view of all of Skellige.''

Behind the scenes
One of the most impressive locations in Skellige is the ancient castle of Kaer Trolde. This unconquerable fortress,

carved almost entirely out of a rocky cliff on the isle of Ard Skellig, is home to the powerful clan of Crach an Craite. From atop its high walls one can enjoy a sweeping view of the wooden village tucked against its base and the longships anchored near its port, while the rest of the archipelago stretches off into the horizon.

Shown here is the tunnel that constitutes the only entrance into the castle. It has been carved through the mountain up to a stone bridge connecting two sheer rock walls. On the other end of this stone arch lies the gate leading to the fortress interior.

Inside Kaer Trolde lie spacious stone chambers and banquet halls that look somewhat dark and foreboding in the dim light of candles and torches. In keeping with local custom, the walls are decorated with weapons, shields, and embroidered tapestries depicting fantastic animals, monsters, and heroic deeds.

Trivia

 * A tapestry in the Kaer Trolde throne room depicts warriors battling the Ice Giant. Its style makes reference to an actual 11th century artifact, the Bayeux Tapestry, which shows William the Conqueror’s successful battles for control over England.

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