Toride – The Coastal Fort
Standing steadfast against the backdrop of coastal Japan, the Toride is a testament to Edo-period ingenuity and defense. This square-shaped fort is a symbol of resilience, designed to protect the shores from both raiders and invading forces. With its robust stone base and commanding structure, the Toride serves as a cornerstone for any campaign set along the Japanese coastline.
The fort’s features are as practical as they are impressive. A sturdy base of stone forms the foundation, supporting a spacious room above. The room includes a movable entrance door and 12 windows, each equipped with functional shutters to shield against the elements—or an enemy’s gaze. Stairs in one corner ascend to the upper platform, which serves as a vantage point for defenders.
The platform itself is a masterpiece of defensive design. It provides ample space for soldiers or archers, with a central roof supported by four wooden poles. This roof offers shelter for key defenders without obstructing their field of view. Whether used for patrolling the coastline or as a last line of defense, the Toride ensures its occupants are well-prepared for any scenario.
This fort fits seamlessly into Nippon Saga campaigns, providing a critical stronghold for coastal protection. It offers a wealth of possibilities for gameplay, from staging ambushes to fending off naval invasions, all while adding authentic Japanese architecture to your tabletop adventures.
The Toride is available with a beach base that perfectly fits in with the beach set for Nippon Saga 2 which we also offer. The version with the land base is a stand alone version that can be connected to the wall system of Nippon Saga 2 that we also have in our product line.
Not shown in the picture is an alarm bell and the clapper that goes with it. This can be attached to the structure under the roof and is of course included in the set.
32 mm Version:
Base: 222 x 206 mm
Height: 179 mm
28 mm Version:
Base: 195 x 181 mm
Height: 158 mm
The Toride was designed by Iain Lovecraft and is unpainted.
The original Nippon Saga campaign was designed in 28 mm heroic scale, which in practice corresponds more closely to 32 mm true scale. Until now, we offered this original version under the 28 mm label — which was incorrect. To make things clearer and give you more flexibility, we now provide both options: the original 32 mm version (as designed by Iain Lovecraft) and a newly downscaled true 28 mm version for those who prefer full compatibility with traditional 28 mm tabletop ranges.
