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"If the plague were to take the entire city, or flames consume it, Dunwall Tower would be the last to fall."

—The Heart^[1]

Dunwall Tower is the principal residence of the ruling family of Dunwall. It is the location of the missions Returning Home and Return to the Tower in Dishonored, the prologue of The Knife of Dunwall, and the first and last missions of Dishonored 2.

History

Built long before the rule of Empress Jessamine Kaldwin, Dunwall Tower has been the principal seat of power in Gristol and the Empire of the Isles for over a century. In that time it has been home to various dynasties and royal families who have each added to the structure in some fashion.^[2] The Tower has also survived many destructive events, including "numerous wars, several large-scale fires and the collapse and rebuilding of the northern wing."^[2]

During the Morley Insurrection, Dunwall Tower was targeted by rebels using the Dunwall Sewers to infiltrate the city, resulting in several assassination attempts.^[2]^[3] The Tower was subsequently fortified, and the Royal Protector position was created.

During the rule of Emperor Euhorn Kaldwin, the Tower grounds were open to the public during daylight hours, allowing the civilian population access to the area. Such traffic was restricted during the reign of Jessamine Kaldwin on the insistence of Royal Spymaster Hiram Burrows, but street access still remained open.^[4]

Architecture

DunwallTower — Dunwall Tower and grounds.

07 room — Lower floor room with display cases.

07 secret empress room — The Empress's secret room.

The center of imperial governance, Dunwall Tower is situated on a cliff overlooking the Wrenhaven River, directly across from the Old Port District and adjacent to the Estate District. It is connected by drawbridge to Coldridge Prison, and river access is maintained via water lock.

The tower grounds are constructed on a steep cliff side and divided into several levels, stretching from the base of the water lock to the front steps of the tower. The area features gardens and a gazebo overlooking the river, an open courtyard in front of the tower where a coach is parked, and a moat.

The interior of the structure is spacious and extravagant; the first floor features a large foyer leading to a library, dining room, and small chapel with the Seven Strictures inscribed on the walls. Adjacent to the foyer are a storage room and a room with a pool connected to the moat.

Side hallways allow servants and guards access to the main portions of the tower, connecting to the guards' quarters and kitchens. These surrounding hallways also grant access to the dungeon, and small, dark and dank room which is home to Morris Sullivan, the Royal Interrogator.

The second floor features the living quarters of the ruling family, including the royal apartments, a music room, a study or lounge, spare bedrooms, storage, a reading room, and access to a walkway overlooking the first-floor shrine. The floor also features a secret room utilized by the Empress, where an audiograph recorded by her and a letter can be found.

Alterations Under Burrows

07 area outside safe room — Dunwall Tower roof.

Following the assassination of the Empress, the tower is heavily fortified on the order of Hiram Burrows. The exterior is covered in metallic casing, and a watchtower has been installed near the front gate.

Street access has been sealed off, with barriers erected around the structure and all traffic relegated to the water lock.^[5] In addition, a safe room is constructed on the roof of the tower, which contains living space, a wall of light, and Burrows' war room. A statue of the Lord Regent has also been installed in the central courtyard.

Sokolov technologies are deployed throughout the tower and grounds. A combination of guards, Overseers and tallboys constantly patrol the tower. A broadcasting center is present in one wing of the structure to transmit Regency propaganda over Dunwall's speaker system. A special television apparatus is also present in the foyer, allowing Burrows to communicate with his guards from his safe room.

Alterations Under Emily Kaldwin

During the first 15 years of reign of Empress Emily Kaldwin, the fortifications the Lord Regent added to the Tower were all removed, and the gate to the neighboring Tower District was opened once again. The broadcast tower left space for a modern elevator, powered underneath from a new security room which was once the Royal Interrogator's chambers.

Burrows' safehouse atop the palace was renovated to contain the throne room. Its library was moved to a room on the first floor, and the back was rebuilt as part of the Royal Chambers. Emily had also installed a special lock by Sokolov to connect her bedchamber to a forgotten room she discovered in her youth,^[6] and had it opened on her own mother's own secret chamber.

Trivia

The tower is heavily based on the Tower of London and Edinburgh Castle.
Dunwall Tower was named White Hall early during development.^[7]
The television communicator at the palace's entrance is a refraction lens invented by Anton Sokolov, which can show images but not capture them.^[8]
Dunwall Tower is located on Barrowe Street.
The leader of the Empire is given a master key that opens every door at Dunwall Tower.^[9]
In Returning Home, if Corvo manages to access areas of the mission he is not supposed to be able to get to, the guards there will rudely tell him to move along, while the guards in areas he can access will politely welcome him home.

Gallery

Concept

Dishonored

Dishonored 2

References

[1] "If the plague were to take the entire city, or flames consume it, Dunwall Tower would be the last to fall."

[Tower-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 The Tower of Dunwall

[3] The Sewers Beneath Dunwall

[4] Field Survey Notes: the Royal Spy

[5] Official Decree

[6] Dishonored: The Corroded Man p. 25

[7] Early concept art of Dunwall

[8] Twitter post by Harvey Smith

[9] Dishonored: The Corroded Man

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 Built long before the rule of Empress [[Jessamine Kaldwin]], Dunwall Tower has been the principal seat of power in [[Gristol]] and the [[Empire of the Isles]] for over a century. In that time it has been home to various dynasties and royal families who have each added to the structure in some fashion.<ref name="Tower">[[The Tower of Dunwall]]</ref> The Tower has also survived many destructive events, including "numerous wars, several large-scale fires and the collapse and rebuilding of the northern wing."<ref name="Tower"/>
-During the [[Morley Insurrection]], Dunwall Tower was targeted by rebels using the [[Dunwall Sewers]] to infiltrate the city, resulting in several assassination attempts.<ref name="Tower"/><ref>[[The Sewers Beneath Dunwall]]</ref> The Tower was subsequently fortified, and the [[The Royal Protector|Royal Protector]] position was created.
+During the [[Morley#The Morley Insurrection|Morley Insurrection]], Dunwall Tower was targeted by rebels using the [[Dunwall Sewers]] to infiltrate the city, resulting in several assassination attempts.<ref name="Tower"/><ref>[[The Sewers Beneath Dunwall]]</ref> The Tower was subsequently fortified, and the [[The Royal Protector|Royal Protector]] position was created.
 During the rule of Emperor [[Euhorn Kaldwin]], the Tower grounds were open to the public during daylight hours, allowing the civilian population access to the area. Such traffic was restricted during the reign of Jessamine Kaldwin on the insistence of Royal Spymaster [[Hiram Burrows]], but street access still remained open.<ref>[[Field Survey Notes: the Royal Spy]]</ref>
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 Street access has been sealed off, with barriers erected around the structure and all traffic relegated to the water lock.<ref>[[Official Decree]]</ref> In addition, a safe room is constructed on the roof of the tower, which contains living space, a [[Wall of Light|wall of light]], and Burrows' war room. A statue of the Lord Regent has also been installed in the central courtyard.
-[[Anton Sokolov|Sokolov]] technologies are deployed throughout the tower and grounds. A combination of guards, [[Warfare Overseers|Overseers]] and [[tallboys]] constantly patrol the tower. A broadcasting center is present in one wing of the structure to transmit Regency propaganda over Dunwall's [[Loudspeaker|speaker system]]. A special television apparatus is also present in the foyer, allowing Burrows to communicate with his guards from his safe room. {{Clear}}
+[[Anton Sokolov|Sokolov]] technologies are deployed throughout the tower and grounds. A combination of guards, [[Warfare Overseers|Overseers]] and [[tallboys]] constantly patrol the tower. A broadcasting center is present in one wing of the structure to transmit Regency propaganda over Dunwall's [[Loudspeaker|speaker system]]. A special television apparatus is also present in the foyer, allowing Burrows to communicate with his guards from his safe room.{{Clear}}
 ==Alterations Under Emily Kaldwin==
 During the first 15 years of reign of [[Emily Kaldwin|Empress Emily Kaldwin]], the fortifications the Lord Regent added to the Tower were all removed, and the gate to the neighboring [[Tower District]] was opened once again. The broadcast tower left space for a modern elevator, powered underneath from a new security room which was once the Royal Interrogator's chambers.
-Burrows' safehouse atop the palace was renovated to contain the throne room. Its library was moved to a room on the first floor, and the back was rebuilt as part of the Royal Chambers. Emily had also installed a special lock by Sokolov to connect her bedchamber to a forgotten room she discovered in her youth,<ref>''[[Dishonored: The Corroded Man]]'' p.25: "''In her bedchamber there was a hidden door which led to a secret room, one she had discovered when still a child, before the death of her mother[...]''"</ref> and had it opened on her own mother's own secret chamber.
+Burrows' safehouse atop the palace was renovated to contain the throne room. Its library was moved to a room on the first floor, and the back was rebuilt as part of the Royal Chambers. Emily had also installed a special lock by Sokolov to connect her bedchamber to a forgotten room she discovered in her youth,<ref>''[[Dishonored: The Corroded Man]]'' p. 25</ref> and had it opened on her own mother's own secret chamber.
 ==Trivia==
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 *The television communicator at the palace's entrance is a refraction lens invented by Anton Sokolov, which can show images but not capture them.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Harvey1966/status/743928404144230400 Twitter post] by Harvey Smith</ref>
 *Dunwall Tower is located on [[Streets of Dunwall#Barrowe Street|Barrowe Street]].
-*The leader of the Empire is given a master key that opens every door at Dunwall Tower.<ref>[[Dishonored: The Corroded Man]], p.</ref>
+*The leader of the Empire is given a master key that opens every door at Dunwall Tower.<ref>''[[Dishonored: The Corroded Man]]''</ref>
 *In Returning Home, if Corvo manages to access areas of the mission he is not supposed to be able to get to, the guards there will rudely tell him to move along, while the guards in areas he can access will politely welcome him home.
 ==Gallery==
 ===Concept===
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 concept art dunwall tower.png|Concept art.
 concept art dunwall tower2.png|Dunwall Tower concept art.
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 dunwall tower corridor concept.png|Concept art of a hallway in Dunwall Tower.
 corridor concept.png|Concept art of the interior of Dunwall Tower.
+Promo pic blink dunwall tower.jpg|Promotional image of Corvo inside Dunwall Tower.
+Dunwall tower guard red watchtower.jpg|Promotional image of the Dunwall Tower courtyard.
 </gallery>
-</div>
 ===''Dishonored''===
-<div style="height:575px;width:820px;border:1px solid #683B35;font:16px/26px;overflow:auto;">
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-<gallery position="center" captionalign="center">
+<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" columns="3">
 Wrenhaven river panorama.png|A panorama showing Dunwall Tower on the Wrenhaven River.
 Dunwall Tower Dishonored.png|The waterlock and Dunwall Tower, viewed from a whaling trawler.
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 ===''Dishonored 2''===
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 A Long Day in Dunwall (1).jpg|Emily's chamber during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
 A Long Day in Dunwall (2).jpg|Emily's chamber during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
-A Long Day in Dunwall (7).jpg|hallway of the royal chamber during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
+A Long Day in Dunwall (7).jpg|Hallway of the royal chamber during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
-A Long Day in Dunwall (8).jpg|bathroom of the royal chamber during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
+A Long Day in Dunwall (8).jpg|Bathroom of the royal chamber during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
 A Long Day in Dunwall (9).jpg|Closet of the royal chamber during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
-A Long Day in Dunwall (10).jpg|library of the royal chamber during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
+A Long Day in Dunwall (10).jpg|Library of the royal chamber during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
-A Long Day in Dunwall (11).jpg|office where you begin during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall..
+A Long Day in Dunwall (11).jpg|Office where you begin during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall..
-A Long Day in Dunwall (13).jpg|waiting room behind the throne room during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
+A Long Day in Dunwall (13).jpg|Waiting room behind the throne room during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
-A Long Day in Dunwall (18).jpg|waiting room behind the throne room during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
+A Long Day in Dunwall (18).jpg|Waiting room behind the throne room during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
 A Long Day in Dunwall (14).jpg|Stairs outside the royal chamber during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
 A Long Day in Dunwall (15).jpg|Stairs outside the royal chamber during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
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 A Long Day in Dunwall (26).jpg|Safe Room during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
 A Long Day in Dunwall (27).jpg|Safe Room during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
+A Long Day in Dunwall (3).jpg|Outside the Imperial Safe Room in the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.
-A Long Day in Dunwall (3).jpg|Outside the royal safe room in the mission A Long Day in Dunwall..
+Speaker in Death to the Empress.jpg|Outside the Imperial Safe Room in the mission Death to the Empress.
-Speaker in Death to the Empress.jpg|Outside the royal safe room in the mission Death to the Empress.
 Dunwall Tower (5).jpg|Dunwall Tower courtyard as seen in ''Dishonored 2.''
 Dunwall Tower (10).jpg|View over the waterlock and the gazebo as seen in ''Dishonored 2''.
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 Dunwall Tower Map.jpg|A map of the interior of Dunwall Tower in ''Dishonored 2'' (A Long Day in Dunwall mission).
 DUNWALL TOWER INTERIOR.jpg|A map of the Dunwall Tower interior in ''Dishonored 2'' (Death to the Empress mission).
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-<gallery position="center" captionalign="center">
-Promo pic blink dunwall tower.jpg|Promotional image of Corvo inside Dunwall Tower.
-Dunwall tower guard red watchtower.jpg|Promotional image of the Dunwall Tower courtyard.
 </gallery>
 </div>