The area/district/state is a Republican 'stronghold'.
The rebels retreated to their mountain 'stronghold'.
the last 'stronghold' of the endangered deer
(..) Please excuse my suspicion You've only acted very wisely. Shoukata your death would be a feast of joy, The ghosts of Mandinas are already broken from his stronghold. So we must hurry But My Lady! The fortress lies a half days from here This is not true for spirits. This is the magic of Second Life, (..)2011 The Dragon Warrior