Fort Forinthry

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"Fort" redirects here. For other uses, see Fort (disambiguation).

This article is about the location. For the storyline, see Fort Forinthry quest series. For the achievement for unlocking the lodestone, see Fort Forinthry (achievement). For the achievement subcategory, see Fort Forinthry achievements.

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Fort Forinthry
Release						13 February 2023 (Update)
Members						Yes
Location						South-east Wilderness and north-east of Varrock
Teleports						Fort Forinthry lodestone Fort Forinthry Teleport Slayer cape (To the Raptor)
Music						Fortitude
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Fort Forinthry is a player-built fort north of the Jolly Boar Inn in the south-eastern part of the Wilderness. It is the central location of the ongoing Fort Forinthry storyline and will be expanded with subsequent instalments of the story. The fort is built on the area that used to be called Grieving Vale. Despite being surrounded by the Wilderness in the west and north, the dangers of the Wilderness don't apply inside the fort. However, the fort's northern gate opens into the Wilderness.

The New Foundations quest needs to be nearly completed in order to continue constructing the fort. Players are able to establish seven buildings, with more coming in the future. Currently available buildings are the Workshop, Town Hall, Kitchen, Chapel, Command Centre, Guardhouse, Grove, Ranger's Workroom, and Botanist's Workbench. Each building can be upgraded up to tier 3 with the corresponding Construction level, providing various benefits.

The season that players experience within the fort can be changed by talking to Zoe who can be found by the south-western tree outside of the Town Hall.

Free-to-play adventurers who build any portion of Fort Forinthry as members will see the structures they built and can enter the Wilderness through the north gate, but they cannot interact with any of the facilities. If the Town Hall is constructed, rested experience will continue to accumulate but can not be collected until the adventurer renews their membership.

Other players' followers can't be seen while inside the fort.

Fort Info

Fort Forinthry
Leader	The player
Inhabitants	Humans
Features	6, 1

Construction materials

The construction within Fort Forinthry uses special construction materials that can be sourced from various logs and limestone.

Timber

Timber materials can be created from logs or planks on the sawmill within the Workshop.

Twelve planks make three refined planks which make one frame of the same type of timber.

Lvl	Log		Plank		Refined plank		Timber frame
1		Logs		Plank		Refined planks		Wooden frame
10		Oak logs		Oak plank		Refined Oak planks		Oak frame
20		Willow logs		Willow plank		Refined Willow planks		Willow frame
30		Teak logs		Teak plank		Refined Teak planks		Teak frame
40		Maple logs		Maple plank		Refined Maple planks		Maple frame
50		Acadia logs		Acadia plank		Refined Acadia planks		Acadia frame
60		Mahogany logs		Mahogany plank		Refined Mahogany planks		Mahogany frame
70		Yew logs		Yew plank		Refined Yew planks		Yew frame
80		Magic logs		Magic plank		Refined Magic planks		Magic frame
90		Elder logs		Elder plank		Refined Elder planks		Elder frame

Stonemasonry

Four limestone bricks make a stone wall segment.

Lvl	Stone		Brick		Wall
10		Limestone		Limestone brick		Stone wall segment

Constructing

Before the player can start work on any of the constructions (with the exception of the tier 1 Workshop), they are required to nearly complete the quest New Foundations. Players can interact with the Fort Forinthry blueprints table at the Workshop to start building a construction in the fort.

Each blueprint has a Construction level requirement, and the player must have built each previous tier before building a higher tier of building for the first time. Boosts can be used to meet Construction level requirements for all the constructions. The boost is only required when starting the blueprints and the full experience will be awarded during the construction phase regardless of level. However, the assist system cannot be used to bypass level requirements for creating blueprints. Constructing a blueprint can be repeated for experience even once the tier of building has been finished with the same process as initial construction, although there are no other benefits to doing so. Only one blueprint may be built at a time, although it is possible to scrap any progress to start on a new blueprint. Scrapping a blueprint does not return any resources.

The process of constructing a building awards a certain amount of Construction experience and requires a certain amount of progress, depending on its tier and level requirement. Higher level buildings require more total progress to complete and award more experience. Despite the total experience being listed when starting the blueprint at the blueprint table, starting the blueprint yields no experience and is completed instantly; it adds Construction hotspots to the selected building's area, with one of them being the shiny optimal hotspot if the building involves multiple hotspots. Interacting with the optimal hotspot while upgrading or reinforcing a building increases progress towards the completion of the construction by 40% compared to the regular hotspot, awards up to 20% more experience, and prevents the Perfect Build status effect from decreasing. The location of the optimal hotspot changes randomly with it typically staying in place for about 30 seconds. Experience and progress is gained continuously in 1.8-second intervals while building at the hotspots.

While upgrading or reinforcing a building, 80% of the experience is given over the course of the construction process at the hotspots. The remaining 20% are awarded on the last building tick in addition to the normal tick experience. The 20% experience at the end of the build is calculated based on the base experience gained from the building, and is increased by the Perfect Build status and boosts from the Workshop.

Buildings

This article has a calculator for construction cost of all buildings here. Calculators determine experience and costs based on real-time prices from the Grand Exchange Market Watch.

The total materials needed to complete all buildings (excluding the lodestone and the fortifications) are as follows:

Material		Price	Needed	Total costs
	Wooden frame	32,741	16	523,856
	Oak frame	36,011	20	720,220
	Willow frame	37,537	24	900,888
	Teak frame	32,471	40	1,298,840
	Maple frame	29,987	36	1,079,532
	Acadia frame	60,815	64	3,892,160
	Mahogany frame	37,882	98	3,712,436
	Yew frame	41,573	82	3,408,986
	Magic frame	55,377	152	8,417,304
	Elder frame	180,639	212	38,295,468
	Stone wall segment	10,633	162	1,722,546
Total:				63,972,236

To complete all buildings, 99 Construction is required.

Workshop

Main article: Workshop (Fort Forinthry)

The Workshop is the central building for creating and improving buildings around the fort. It is the first building the player has to build to continue with the restoration of the rest of the fort. It provides access and bonuses to Invention machines and increases Construction experience gained within the fort.

The Workshop contains the following amenities regardless of its tier:

• Bank chest
• Fort Forinthry blueprints
• Sawmill
• Stonecutter
• Woodworking bench

The Workshop contains the following amenities after partial completion of the quest New Foundations:

• Bill's Construction Supplies store

Tier	level	XP	Materials required	Benefits
Tier 1	1	2,880	8 × Wooden frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Access to the Fort Forinthry Construction training method. Experience in Construction for using the Construction hotspots in the fort is increased by 5%. Inventor's workbench. Archaeologist's workbench and material storage container. Furnace, two anvils, and two forges.
Tier 2	35	21,600	20 × Teak frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 1. Experience in Construction for using the Construction hotspots in the fort is increased by 10%. Remote access to managing machines by Invention Machines.
Tier 3	75	138,240	48 × Yew frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 2. Experience in Construction for using the Construction hotspots in the fort is increased by 15%. Power capacity of machines is increased by 25%.
Total			8 × Wooden frame 20 × Teak frame 48 × Yew frame 18 × Stone wall segment

Town Hall

Main article: Town Hall (Fort Forinthry)

The Town Hall gives the player bonus experience for skilling in the fort and while offline. The amount of rested experience gained and stored increases as the Town Hall is upgraded.

Tier	level	XP	Materials required	Benefits
Tier 1	10	5,400	10 × Oak frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Collect rested experience while offline or skilling in the fort, which can be transferred to bonus experience. Every 100 points of rested experience yields bonus experience equivalent to a small prismatic fallen star. One rested experience generated per 15 minutes logged out from anywhere. Exiting to the RuneScape Lobby is enough to accumulate rested experience in this way. Only uninterrupted time accumulates rested experience; the timer starts from zero after logging out. One rested experience every three minutes of skilling in the fort. Cap of 500 rested experience held. Access to Copperpot the banker in the centre of the fort. Ability to change tree decor to seasons with Zoe. Access to a bank chest.
Tier 2	45	31,680	22 × Maple frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 1. Rate of rested experience while skilling in the fort is increased to two rested experience every three minutes. Cap of held rested experience is increased to 1,000.
Tier 3	80	208,800	60 × Magic frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 2. Rate of rested experience while skilling in the fort is increased to three rested experience every three minutes. Cap of held rested experience is increased to 1,500.
Total			10 × Oak frame 22 × Maple frame 60 × Magic frame 18 × Stone wall segment

Chapel

Main article: Chapel (Fort Forinthry)

The Chapel provides the player a method of training Prayer as well as the ability to swap prayer books. An increased amount of experience is gained for offering bones and ashes as the Chapel is upgraded as well as an increment of the time the herb burner lasts.

Tier	level	XP	Materials required	Benefits
Tier 1	15	5,400	10 × Oak frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Bank chest. Altar and Chapel Burners. 250% experience in Prayer when offering ashes or bones at the altar. Chapel Burners last for 15 seconds with 3% chance to save offerings at the altar.
Tier 2	55	44,640	24 × Acadia frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 1. Prayer experience from using the altar is increased to 300%. Duration of Chapel Burners is increased to 18 seconds with 6% chance to save offerings at the altar.
Tier 3	90	207,000	50 × Elder frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 2. Prayer experience from using the altar is increased to 350%. Duration of Chapel Burners is increased to 21 seconds with 10% chance to save offerings at the altar. Prayer book swap is added to the altar. Ability to change the decor to other gods.
Total			10 × Oak frame 24 × Acadia frame 50 × Elder frame 18 × Stone wall segment

Command Centre

Main article: Command Centre

The Command Centre is a central building for the player to manage global operations within RuneScape. These activities include the Anachronia base camp, Archaeology research, Managing Miscellania, and the player-owned port. Upgrading the Command Centre provides additional benefits for these activities.

Tier	level	XP	Materials required	Benefits
Tier 1	25	9,360	12 × Willow frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Player-owned port voyage success chance is increased by 3%. Anachronia Table. Miscellania Table. Ports Table. Research notes.
Tier 2	70	74,880	26 × Yew frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 1. Player-owned port voyage success chance is increased by further 3%, for a total of 6% improvement. Five additional Anachronia base camp workers. Chronotes cost for Archaeology research is reduced by 3%.
Tier 3	99	331,200	80 × Elder frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 2. Player-owned port voyage success chance is increased by further 4%, for a total of 10% improvement. Five additional Anachronia base camp workers, for a total of ten extra. Ability to boost and hold Miscellania approval rating through the Miscellania Table. Cost 750 coins per subject per day. Maximum of seven days can be purchased at once. Increases approval rating to 100% instantly and keeps it there for the purchased days. Research speed is increased by 3%.
Total			12 × Willow frame 26 × Yew frame 80 × Elder frame 18 × Stone wall segment

Kitchen

Main article: Kitchen (Fort Forinthry)

Players must begin the quest Murder on the Border before they can start work on the Kitchen, and must complete the quest before they can upgrade it to tier 2. It is an extension to the Town Hall, which provides benefits for Cooking. Upgrading the Kitchen provides additional benefits.

Tier	level	XP	Materials required	Benefits
Tier 1	25	9,360	12 × Willow frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Access to the range, sink, and bank chest in the Kitchen. Slashing or passing spiderwebs or their Wilderness variants will never fail again.
Tier 2	50	40,920	22 × Acadia frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 1. 3% reduced chance to burn food while cooking in the Kitchen. Access to the Rodney's Independent Trading Co from the Kitchen.
Tier 3	85	174,000	50 × Magic frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 2. 5% increased base Cooking experience while cooking in the Kitchen. Access to a soup creation station for creating port soups.
Total			12 × Willow frame 22 × Acadia frame 50 × Magic frame 18 × Stone wall segment

Guardhouse

Main article: Guardhouse

Players must begin the quest Unwelcome Guests before they can start work on the Guardhouse, and must complete the quest before they can upgrade it further. It provides benefits for combat and Slayer. Upgrading the Guardhouse provides additional benefits.

Tier	level	XP	Materials required	Benefits
Tier 1	40	20,160	14 × Maple frame 6 × Stone wall segment	+1% damage dealt on Slayer assignments. This is increased to +2% if the target is an undead. 2% increased spawn chance for elite monsters.
Tier 2	65	60,840	26 × Mahogany frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 1. 5% increased ushabti capture rate. 2% further increased spawn chance for elite monsters, for a total of 4% improvement.
Tier 3	95	289,800	70 × Elder frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 2. Ultimate abilities have a 3% chance per hit caused by them to execute non-boss Slayer targets. Doesn't apply to damage-boosting ultimate bleeds from Death's Swiftness and Sunshine. 10% increased damage against non-boss Slayer targets below 25% life points. 2% further increased spawn chance for elite monsters, for a total of 6% improvement.
Total			14 × Maple frame 26 × Mahogany frame 70 × Elder frame 18 × Stone wall segment

Grove Cabin

Main article: Grove

Players must complete the quest Unwelcome Guests and talk to Oak before they can start work on the Grove. It provides benefits for Woodcutting. Upgrading the Grove provides additional benefits.

Tier	level	XP	Materials required	Benefits
Tier 1	50	2,880	8 × Wooden frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Access to normal and oak trees in the Woodcutters' Grove. Ability to store wood spirits through the wood boxes. Log Piles in the Woodcutters' Grove can be used to deposit logs directly to the bank. Bird's nests and crystal geodes found whilst woodcutting are automatically placed into the backpack.
Tier 2	50	21,600	20 × Teak frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 1. Access to willow trees, yew trees, and ivy in the Woodcutters' Grove. Access to a fairy ring (BJP) in the Woodcutters' Grove. Access to a Farming tree patch in the Woodcutters' Grove. Bird's nests with items in them and crystal geodes can be stored through the wood boxes. Bird's nests and crystal geodes found whilst woodcutting are automatically stored through the wood boxes.
Tier 3	60	112,320	48 × Mahogany frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 2. Access to an elder tree in the Woodcutters' Grove. Bird's nests obtained from woodcutting after completing this upgrade have improved rewards. Ability to obtain Imcando hatchet fragments from bird's nests. Thurgo can create Imcando hatchets with all four Imcando hatchet fragments and additional materials.
Total			8 × Wooden frame 20 × Teak frame 48 × Mahogany frame 18 × Stone wall segment

Ranger's Workroom

Main article: Ranger's Workroom

Players must begin the quest Dead and Buried before they can start work on the Workroom, and must complete the quest before they can upgrade it further. It provides benefits for Fletching. Upgrading the Workroom provides additional benefits.

Tier	level	XP	Materials required	Benefits
Tier 1	50	26,040	14 × Acadia frame 6 × Stone wall segment	2% chance for the workroom to supply materials while fletching various weapons and ammo. 1% chance to fletch an extra bundle of arrow shafts in the workroom. Access to a bank chest. Access to a spinning wheel. Access to a fletching workbench. Access to a ranged target located a little north-west of the building.
Tier 2	65	56,160	24 × Mahogany frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 1. 1% chance to fletch an extra bundle of ranged ammo and headless arrows in the workroom. 2% chance to fletch strung bows when fletching unstrung bows in the workroom.
Tier 3	80	146,160	42 × Magic frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 2. 5% increase to earned Fletching XP while inside the ranger's workroom. The increase is added as base experience, enabling other experience boosts to stack multiplicatively with this one. Unlocked Wisdom of Anima perks can be toggled via the fletching workbench to take effect inside the workroom. With Wisdom of Anima enabled, dinarrows are imbued with great efficiency but award little XP.
Total			14 × Acadia frame 24 × Mahogany frame 42 × Magic frame 18 × Stone wall segment

Botanist's Workbench

Main article: Botanist's Workbench

Players must complete the quest Ancient Awakening before they can unlock the Botanist's Workbench. It is located inside the Town Hall and provides benefits for Herblore. Upgrading the Workbench provides additional benefits.

Tier	level	XP	Materials required	Benefits
Tier 1	54	7,440	4 × Acadia frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Access to Granny Rowan's Herblore services. Granny Rowan can now decant your potions and blubbers for you.
Tier 2	78	23,040	8 × Yew frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 1. Granny Rowan has a limited stock of tradeable Herblore supplies available for purchase. You are now able to receive unnoted vials of water from the Botanist's Workbench.
Tier 3	92	49,680	12 × Elder frame 6 × Stone wall segment	Everything from tier 2. Granny Rowan will prepare overloads and overload salves for you, allowing you to make them in larger quantities at the Botanist's Workbench.
Total			4 × Acadia frame 8 × Yew frame 12 × Elder frame 18 × Stone wall segment

Lodestone

Main article: Fort Forinthry lodestone

A lodestone can be built for faster travel to the fort. It is located to the south of the fort, just outside the gate. This can be found under the miscellaneous section of the drop-down bar at the Fort Forinthry blueprints table. The lodestone requires 50 batches of progress to complete.

Tier	level	XP	Materials required
N/A	1	1,100	10 × Limestone brick

Side gate

Main article: Side gate

A gate can be built for a shortcut between the fort and the Woodcutters' Grove. It is located in the eastern wall of the fort. This can be found under the miscellaneous section of the drop-down bar at the Fort Forinthry blueprints table. Building the side gate requires the player to have built the tier 1 cabin first.

Tier	level	XP	Materials required
N/A	1	1,100	5 × Stone wall segment

Fortifications

New Foundations

The total materials needed to complete all fortifications required for New Foundations are as follows:

Material	Price	Needed	Total costs
Stone wall segment	10,633	82	935,704
Plank	558	20	11,160

The following wall and gate sections can be built around the fort. They serve no purpose besides the progression of the New Foundations quest, with the exception of building the rear gate that allows the player to enter into Level 8 Wilderness from Fort Forinthry. Each fortification requires 160 base batches of progress which can be reduced by building at the optimal Construction hotspots.

Fortification	Materials required	XP
Front gate	6 × Stone wall segment 10 × Plank	3,360
Rear gate	6 × Stone wall segment 10 × Plank	3,360
West wall	10 × Stone wall segment	3,360
North-west wall	5 × Stone wall segment	3,360
North wall section 1	10 × Stone wall segment	3,360
North wall section 2	10 × Stone wall segment	3,360
North-east wall	5 × Stone wall segment	3,360
East wall	10 × Stone wall segment	3,360
South-east wall	5 × Stone wall segment	3,360
South wall section 1	5 × Stone wall segment	3,360
South wall section 2	5 × Stone wall segment	3,360
South-west wall	5 × Stone wall segment	3,360

Eastern border wall

Main article: Eastern border wall

The eastern border wall requires the completion of Unwelcome Guests to build, and must be built before you can begin building the Woodcutters' Grove.

Tier	level	XP	Materials required
N/A	1	3,360	6 × Stone wall segment 6 × Logs

Personalities

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  Aster Dunnet

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  Bill

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  Cabbage dummy

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  Copperpot

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  Father Flint

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  Fort Guards

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  Granny Rowan (after Ancient Awakening)

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  Guard captain Sofía (after Dead and Buried)

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  Leaf (after Ancient Awakening)

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  Oak

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  Overseer Siv

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  Princess (after Murder on the Border)

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  The Raptor (after Unwelcome Guests)

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  Stag

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  Lord Rodney Midas (after Murder on the Border)

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  Willow

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  Zoe

Gallery

In-game

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  The area just before the release of the fort

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  The fort to be, before any work

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  The fort, fully built to tier 3

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  Fort in Halloween Decoration

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  Fort in Christmas Decoration

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  Fort with easter trees decoration

Development

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  Fort overview concept art

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  Overview of the buildings

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  Fort overview concept art

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  Fireplace concept art

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  Watchtower concept art

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  Watchtower models

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  Crane concept art

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  Wooden extras concept art

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  Wall concept art

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  Wall models

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  Gate concept art

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  Workshop concept art

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  Workshop models

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  Workshop models

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  Workshop work in progress

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  Workshop in game

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  Workshop in game

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  Stonecutter concept art

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  Stonecutter models

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  Town Hall concept art

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  Town Hall work in progress

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  Chapel concept art

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  Chapel window concept art

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  Chapel work in progress

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  Well models

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  Fort in game

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  Fort in game

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  Guardhouse concept art

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  Guardhouse concept art

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  Guardhouse model

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  Guardhouse model

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  Guardhouse WIP in game

• Fort Forinthry tiers

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Promotional

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  Workshop

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  Chapel

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  Command Centre

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  Town Hall

History

The land around Fort Forinthry was a vale in Misthalin territory that was originally known as the Grieving Vale. This land was strategic to the kingdom, as it had seen many battles and was right next to the Wilderness.

At some point Bill got the land from the bank of Varrock and created a Lumber Yard business. Due to the threat of the Zamorakians that fled into the Wilderness in the Sixth Age following the banishment of the gods, the bank reclaimed the land and where King Roald would have a notice for anyone to clear the land, which had since been infested with the undead.

A New Foundation

In response to the threat posed by the Zamorakians who had settled within the Wilderness, King Roald of Misthalin announced an opportunity for individuals to reclaim a strategic vale located between Misthalin and Daemonheim. The purpose of this initiative was to establish a protective border for the Saradominist kingdoms and prevent further encroachment by the followers of Zamorak. Those who succeeded in reclaiming the vale would not only be granted prestigious positions within Misthalin's rank of nobility but also gain ownership of the land itself.

While many individuals failed in their attempts to reclaim the vale due to its inherent dangers, the Adventurer rose to the challenge and embarked on the mission. They fearlessly confronted hordes of zombies that infested the area and, in the process, rescued Bill, a valuable ally who joined their cause. Together, they began the arduous task of rebuilding the vale, transforming it into a fortified stronghold.

Through their efforts, the Adventurer recruited individuals such as Father Flint, Aster, and Overseer Siv, each contributing their unique skills and expertise to the project. Working tirelessly, the team successfully restored the vale to its former glory, and upon its completion, they proudly named it Fort Forinthry. In recognition of their remarkable achievement, the Adventurer was bestowed with a title of nobility, cementing their position as a prominent figure within Misthalin's hierarchy.

Royal Banquet

After the successful completion of Fort Forinthry, King Roald of Misthalin extended an invitation to the Adventurer, who is the ruler of the fort, to host a grand banquet at the newly fortified stronghold. The purpose of the event was to bring together the nobles and duchies of Misthalin, including the king and queen themselves, in a celebration of the fort's completion and the unity of the realm. The invitation was warmly received, and preparations began in earnest.

The Adventurer, with the help of their allies, oversaw the construction of the banquet kitchen, ensuring that it would be fully equipped to cater to the distinguished guests. The invitations were sent out to King Roald and Queen Ellamaria, along with their wine taster Simon. Duke Hoarse of Edgeville, accompanied by his pet princess and his fiancé Rodney, as well as Iris the Lumbridge ambassador, and Duchess Alba of Lumford.

As the banquet commenced, a brief argument arose at the table, but the Adventurer swiftly changed the topic by regaling the guests with a captivating story recounting their past adventures. The tale left the attendees impressed, and they commended the Duchy for their remarkable achievements. However, the joyous atmosphere was abruptly shattered when Duke Hoarse suddenly began coughing violently and collapsed to the floor, lifeless. It became evident that he had been poisoned, plunging the fort into a state of lockdown until the murderer could be identified and apprehended.

With the assistance of Aster, a trusted ally, the Adventurer diligently gathered clues and evidence to unravel the mystery. During the investigation, an assassin attempted to eliminate the fort's ruler to silence them, but the plot was thwarted. Meanwhile, the murderer manipulated events to open the northern gate, allowing dark beasts to infiltrate the fort. In the ensuing chaos, one of the creatures claimed the life of Simon, the wine taster, but Queen Ellamaria valiantly defended King Roald and vanquished the dark beasts.

The evidence discovered during the investigation pointed to the involvement of Zamorakian agents, with the assassin in possession of a letter from their paid contractor detailing their nefarious instructions. With the accumulating evidence, the Adventurer and their steward were able to expose the identity of the murderer, who was non other than Bianca, Aster's sister, and kitchen cook. Shockingly, it was revealed that the original target of the plot was King Roald himself, as an act of revenge against Queen Ellamaria. The murderer was swiftly apprehended, and justice was served. The revelation of the murderer and the subsequent arrest brought the banquet to an abrupt end. However, amidst the turmoil, a silver lining emerged as it was announced that Duke Hoarse's sister would assume the role of Edgeville's new duchess. Though the celebration had been marred by tragedy, the fort remained a testament to the unity and resilience of Misthalin, and the bonds forged among its people grew even stronger in the face of adversity.

Fortifying the Fort

Following the conclusion of the banquet, the Adventurer found themselves visited by the renowned warrior known as the Raptor. The Raptor had observed a growing number of zombies amassing to the north of Fort Forinthry, and together with them, they set out to confront the undead threat. With their combined strength and skill, they successfully defeated the zombies, ensuring the safety of the fort.

Recognising the need for additional protection, Overseer Siv took it upon themselves to recruit guards for the fort. Meanwhile, the Adventurer focused on fortifying the outside walls, bolstering the fort's defences against future attacks. With the newly positioned guards and the fortified fortifications, the duo of adventurers prepared for the inevitable onslaught. Their preparations were soon put to the test as they once again found themselves under attack. This time, however, they faced a formidable opponent in the form of a powerful phantom. Though they fought valiantly, the source of the phantom's origin remained a mystery. Determined to uncover the truth, the Adventurer and the Raptor embarked on an investigation that led them to a crypt located further north.

Venturing into the crypt, they discovered Zemouregal, a cunning Mahjarrat, in the midst of attempting to force open an ancient Dragonkin door. It became clear that Zemouregal was responsible for sending the zombies to the fort as a diversionary tactic, distracting the Adventurer from interfering with their nefarious plan. In a display of their power, Zemouregal summoned several powerful undead beings to engage the Raptor and the Adventurer, forcing them to retreat temporarily.

Recognising the need for additional preparation and strength, the two adventurers vowed to return to the crypt once they were better equipped to face the formidable foes that awaited them.

After the incident, a woodcutter named Oak came, impressed with the World Guardian's appreciation of nature. After fortifying the area, the trees in the area began to recover to the point that even an elder tree became healthy once again, providing the fort with its own supply of lumber.

Into the crypt

After successfully dealing with the undead outside Fort Forinthry, the Raptor and the Adventurer were eager to continue their quest into the crypt behind the sealed dragonkin door. However, before they could proceed, they were met with a new challenge: injuries among the guards. To address this issue, Overseer Siv suggested appointing a Captain to take charge of the Fort. After conducting interviews, Sofía was chosen for the role and was given the rank of Captain. She wasted no time in setting up a station for archery training to better prepare the guards for future encounters.

Once the preparations were complete, the two adventurers returned to the Crypt. Their plan was simple: the Raptor would distract the remaining undead while the Adventurer quickly constructed a bridge to facilitate their passage. Within the Crypt, they stumbled upon a mysterious dragonkin device, which they brought to Reldo for further examination. Reldo revealed that the device had the ability to induce deep sleep and cause vivid dreams. However, before Reldo could warn them about its potential dangers, the impulsive Raptor decided to use it to unlock the door and learn its secrets, unintentionally putting them both into a deep slumber.

In their dream state, with the help of the Adventurer, the Raptor began to unravel the dream's mysteries and discovered a shocking revelation - they were, in fact, Queen Ellemaria. This newfound knowledge added a deeper layer to their quest. Undeterred by the revelation, they continued their pursuit of the key to unlocking the dragonkin door. Unfortunately, they soon learned that Zemouregal had already beaten them to it. After thorough investigation, they discovered that Zemouregal headed somewhere within the Lunar Sea.

Thankfully, Overseer Siv came to their aid once again, providing crucial information about their next destination: Ungael, a feared location among the Fremennik. Siv then started preparing a ship to help the adventuring duo search for the island.

Unveiling an ancient threat

After their return to the Fort, the Adventurer conferred with Overseer Siv, who revealed ongoing archaeological investigations into the dragonkin lair within the Wilderness Crypt. Upon arrival at the site, they encountered the capable Raptor and the helpful Aster, aiding in the translation of dragonkin artefacts. The Adventurer was tasked with finding a crucial artefact, affirming Zemouregal's journey to Ungael in search of an ancient weapon.

Mobilising the inhabitants of Fort Forinthry and briefing them on the imminent threat posed by Zemouregal and the mysterious weapon, they meticulously planned an expedition. Accompanied by steadfast allies, including the Raptor, Aster, and Bill, the Adventurer guided the party to Ungael. An ambush by Zemouregal's Undead tested their mettle, but the assailants were swiftly subdued. Venturing further into Ungael, they uncovered Zemouregal's attempt to resurrect a colossal undead dragon beneath a shroud of ice. Frustrated by their intervention, Zemouregal summoned more undead to divert the expedition's focus from thwarting his necrotic ritual. Tragically successful, they watched as the undead dragon obliterated their means of escape, leaving them marooned on the island.

Amidst the ensuing panic, the team rallied their composure and sought a way out. Discovering an old laboratory, they activated a device revealing a projection of Zorgoth, the creator of Vorkath, the ancient weapon now controlled by Zemouregal. The projection disclosed a teleportation device that could return them to the mainland. With haste, they activated it, promptly returning to Fort Forinthry to alert and rally its inhabitants.

With this forewarning, the inhabitants stood united with the Adventurer, ready to defend the land they had tirelessly built against the impending threat.

Siege of Fort Forinthry

As Fort Forinthry braced itself against the impending Zemouregal invasion, the air echoed with the ominous approach of undead forces led by the Mahjarrat atop his undead dragon. In response, the inhabitants of the fort sought refuge within its sturdy structures, while vigilant guards defended the walls against the relentless onslaught of undead hordes. Meanwhile, the Adventurer and the Raptor, undeterred by the chaos, ventured forth to neutralise Zemouregal's power source – a malevolent font not only summoning the undead but also endowing the Mahjarrat with formidable abilities.

Methodically, the dynamic duo confronted and subdued the Undead Giants safeguarding the power source, disrupting its malevolent influence. With the destruction of all three power sources, the ceaseless tide of undead abated. Seizing an opportunity, Zemouregal unleashed Vorkath's icy power, wreaking havoc on the western side of Fort Forinthry. In a climactic confrontation, the Adventurer and the Raptor engaged Zemouregal, revealing a shocking twist as Vorkath turned against its own master. During the intense battle, Fort Forinthry's guards rallied, launching Ballista attacks against both Vorkath and the Mahjarrat. As the conflict unfolded, Vorkath wrested free from Zemouregal's control, fleeing the battlefield and leaving the Mahjarrat to face the consequences alone. Despite Zemouregal's bold claims of victory, he ultimately succumbed, apprehended by the fort's guards and incarcerated.

As the fort underwent repairs, King Roald and Queen Ellemaria visited, marking the occasion with a celebratory feast. The gathering served not only to commemorate the defence of the fort and the kingdom but also the capture of Zemouregal. Post-feast, the Adventurer decided to confront the imprisoned Mahjarrat. Although Zemouregal's ego initially resisted cooperation, he reluctantly divulged that Moia was involved in mysterious machinations, the details of which remained elusive.

Before departing, the Adventurer fortified the cell's barrier with a necrotic ward, ensuring Zemouregal remained securely confined, leaving the mystery of Moia's intentions lingering in the air.

Achievements

• Wonderful Walls ( 10) – Fully fortify Fort Forinthry by building up all the walls and gates.
• Perfect Build ( 25) – Achieve a 100% Perfect Build score within Fort Forinthry.
• A Fort Of My Own ( 0) – Upgrade all buildings in Fort Forinthry to Tier 3.
  • Spiritual Comfort ( 5) – Upgrade the chapel in Fort Forinthry to Tier 3.
  • Forty Winks ( 5) – Upgrade the townhall in Fort Forinthry to Tier 3.
  • Managing your Fortune ( 5) – Upgrade the command centre in Fort Forinthry to Tier 3.
  • Fort Fullness ( 5) – Upgrade the kitchen in Fort Forinthry to Tier 3.
  • Fortified ( 5) – Upgrade the guardhouse in Fort Forinthry to Tier 3.
  • Fort Experiment ( 5) – Upgrade the workshop in Fort Forinthry to Tier 3.
  • Lack of Forefort ( 5) – Upgrade the grove at Fort Forinthry to Tier 3.
  • Botany more of those plants? ( 5) – Upgrade the Botanist's bench in Fort Forinthry to Tier 3.
• A New Discovery ( 5) – After upgrading the grove at Fort Forinthry to Tier 3, return to Oak to learn about his new discovery.
• Varrock achievements
  • Easy - Plank You Very Much ( 5) – Make a plank yourself on the sawmill in Fort Forinthry.
  • Medium - My Fort Smells of Syrup ( 10) – Make a maple plank yourself on the sawmill in Fort Forinthry.

Credits

Fort Forinthry: New Foundations
Developers
Developer			Mod Ramen, Mod Abe, Mod Asherz
Art and graphics
Environments			Mod Blkwitch (layout, project management), Mod Zact (Workshop, walls and towers), Mod Djinn (Chapel), Mod Alex (Command Centre)
Concept			Mod DBarker, Mod Neil
Quality assurance
Quality assurance			Mod Leebleh
Audio
Composition			Mod Grace

Update history

This information has been compiled as part of the update history project. Some updates may not be included – see here for how to help out!

• patch 4 December 2023 (Update):
  • Changed some of the Christmas lights to not float in air with roofs removed.
    • This doesn't apply to all the lights in the fort.

• patch 20 November 2023 (Update):
  • An event noticeboard has been added to Fort Forinthry. It is located next to the lodestone.

• hotfix 19 June 2023 (Update):
  • Players will once again be able to build the southern wall of the Fort next to the Guardhouse.

• hotfix 24 April 2023 (Update):
  • Players can once again build the fort wall next to the Guardhouse.

• patch 24 April 2023 (Update):
  • Added the Guardhouse Fort building to Bill's Building Status panel, and included the tier benefits.
  • Resolved some lighting issues with the grass model in Fort Forinthry so it doesn't have very dark sides.

• hotfix 17 April 2023 (Update):
  • Players can no longer build the Guardhouse before meeting the necessary requirements.
  • Players that built the Guardhouse before reaching the correct stage of the quest can now advance as expected.

• patch 17 April 2023 (Update):
  • Players can once again build the fort wall next to the Guardhouse.

• update 11 April 2023 (Update):
  • Guardhouse added to game, and The Raptor added as a slayer master in the Fort.

• patch 3 April 2023 (Update):
  • XP boosts (up to +20%) from upgrading the Player Owned Ports workshop now apply to the soup creation station in Fort Forinthry's kitchen.
  • The Fort Forinthry anvil will no longer claim it isn’t an anvil when attempting to smith items in the Misc. Smithing category.
  • Added examines throughout Fort Forinthry.
    • Added examines to the ravens, shrike, kitchen painting, herbs and shrine, chapel painting and town hall fireplace of Fort Forinthry.

• patch 27 March 2023 (Update):
  • Fixed an issue where the building status of the Chapel in Fort Forinthry claimed that the building is ‘yet to be constructed’, even if the Chapel is fully completed and customisable.

• update 20 March 2023 (Update):
  • Kitchen added to game.

• patch 13 March 2023 (Update):
  • Bill can now tell players which tier each of the Fort Forinthry buildings is currently at.

• patch 20 February 2023 (Update):
  • Fixed various blocking issues around Fort Forinthry.
  • Players are no longer guaranteed to receive Strange Rocks instantly after starting construction.
  • Fixed an issue where the Fort Forinthry lodestone could be built without meeting the requirements.
  • The duplicated hidey-hole south of Fort Forinthry was removed from the game.
  • Updated the Blueprint Table at Fort Forinthry to remove completed Wall and Gate Blueprints when the relevant segment is completed.
  • Fixed an issue where some of the 'Fort Forinthry' areas did not benefit from the rested XP buff.
  • Joining a player inside 'Fort Forinthry' through the friends list no longer teleports into the Wilderness.
  • Players can no longer use the assist system to start blueprints within Fort Forinthry
  • You can no longer see other players' pets & followers when within the Fort.
  • Wilderness threat monsters will no longer spawn inside the Fort Forinthry safe area.
  • Fixed an issue with the 'A Fort Of My Own' achievement. Previously creating the T3 chapel would tick off the T3 Command Centre instead (and vice versa). Now the correct building will show as complete once it has been built.

• hotfix 13 February 2023:
  • Cannons are now blocked at Fort Forinthry.

• update 13 February 2023 (Update):
  • Added to game.

Trivia

• Fort Forinthry replaced the Lumber Yard that was previously in this approximate location on the map.
• Fort Forinthry is the first full scale area built using purely multilocs, where environment objects have various appearance, names, properties depending on player's progress.
• The Fort Forinthry coat of arms resembles the original texture of the dragon sq shield which depicted a similarly stylised dragon on a red backdrop.
• The keyboard shortcut for Fort Forinthry on the Lodestone Network interface is Alt+W, perhaps a reference to the location's association with the Wilderness.

See also

• RuneScape:Grand Exchange Market Watch/Fort Forinthry