Malkariko Castle

Malkariko Castle is a fortification that serves the ancestral seat of House Malkori, and as a unique Wonder in the Malkariko Siege Map.

Layout
Malkariko Castle is a asymmetrical castle surrounded by high stone walls and towers enclosing a large central courtyard. The main gate and keep, hosting royal bedchambers and a large library, are located on the western side of the structure. Behind the keep is a lush garden and orchard accessed by a vaulted arcade, which connect east to the secondary keep. A long hallway enclosed by stained glass windows runs south, connected to a dining hall and then the castle barracks and stables in the southeastern part of the complex.

History
Malkariko Castle was first constructed circa 3400 to 3300 BG, by the Akkalan family that would become known as House Malkori, as their home ruling over surrounding Akkalan villages. House Malkori eventually became a vassal house of House Harkinian, retaining the hold and surrounding lands as the Lords of the region. Over the millennia, the city of Malkariko grew up around the fortification, and it likely saw numerous reconstructions and renovations, with the modern castle being a much more modern structure.

In 126 AG, the ruling Lord Barbo Malkori hosted Princess Oraiya Nohansen Zelda IV and her daughter Tetralyna Nohansen Zelda V along with their retinue for a summer retreat, when the city was attacked by a large swarm of Gohma secretly aided by the traitorous Lord Akazoo Vapith. The city was overrun, forcing the surviving Hylian defenders led by Impa to fall back to the castle. Despite the defense the Gohma swarmed over the walls, slaying its defenders and Lord Barbo, while Akazoo seemingly murdered the Princess and kidnapped her daughter. Malkariko Castle and the surrounding city became a Gohma hive from which to strike at the Kokiri Forest for several weeks, before being abandoned by the Gohma as they traveled north to attack Lanayru Province. It was subsequently reclaimed by the Kingdom of Hyrule, returning to the seat for any surviving Malkoris.