Fort Paradox

Fort Paradox is a fortress in the Pyreenes Mountains in northern Spain, that has been the location of multiple important events within the history of the Spanish Empire.

Origins
Fort Paradox was first constructed several hundread years ago, during the Crusades. It was used as a stronghold for crusading ancestors of the royal family, who were knights that fought back against the spread of Islam within Spain. For centuries, despite a multitude of attacks both foreign, Fort Paradox had never fallen or failed its occupants, providing safety and shelter to members of the Clemente family. Its remote location and strong build were large contributing factors to the impenetrable nature of the ancient stronghold.

The 1700s
During the 1700s, two major events happened at Fort Paradox. The first event was the Battle of Muerte de Clemente during the War of the Triumvirate, in which a coalition of anti-Pearsonic rebels led by Ferdinand Clemente, French soldiers sent by Queen Grace Goldtimbers under the command of Francis Bluehawk, and East India Trading Company forces under the command of Samuel Harrington attacked the fortress in hopes of capturing and killing King Philip Clemente V. The forces of the Spanish Empire prevailed, defeating the coalition that had risen up against it, and ending the third rebellion that was started by his son, Ferdinand Clemente. After that, Fort Paradox was abandoned once again for a time.

Later, in 1749, Fort Paradox became the site of an event that would forever change the course of Spanish history. It was here that the last battle of the War of Spanish Succession of 1749 was fought. Prince Ferdinand Clemente VI sieged the fortress, and did battle with the forces of his father, King Philip Clemente V, tricking the Mad King during the heat of battle and catastrophically defeating his armies. Ferdinand proceeded to kill Philip, and seize the Spanish crown for himself, bringing about the end of the Pearsonic Era, leading later to a new time of prosperity for the Spanish Empire.