the main gate is new and guarded, it is not run down lie many parts of the area. it is meant to intimidate attackers by making them think the area is all new and not worn down.
Main Gate, Outside Castle
guard
leader
I am a famous leader in my country.  I have served in the military. Now I want to serve my countrymen.
Have there been any riots today? I know you've had much to deal with in the past weeks. Yes, there was a street-fight that broke out between the bear-folk and the badger-cultists.  Three casualties, but none of them guards, thankfully.  The badger-cultists are a difficult group. I trust you've kept yourself safe?  There were many close calls with claws, and the gnashing of teeth, but my armour held up well enough.  The blacksmith is repairing it as we speak - that woman's craftsmanship, I swear we don't pay her nearly as much as she is worth. She is impressive. I've seen her work on many of the guards I meet - her skill is unparalleled. It is dangerous to be walking around without your armour; when will it be finished? By this afternoon sir.  Have you given any thought to my proposal for a raid on the badger-cultists base of operations in the sewer?  I know we can expect casualties, but we can't afford to let this blight of theirs grow unchecked. I've had little time to think on it. How many men would you need for your raid? Twenty at least, though thirty if we want to keep casualties to a minimum.  It will leave the ramparts less defended then usual, but is has been many months since the centaurs were seen raiding the nearby villages. I must admit it makes me nervous to consider sending so many of the guard away. Do you think the badger-cultists are a risk in their base? As I said in my report so, their numbers grow by the week.  If left unchecked, it may be only a matter of months before they control the streets, and may even make a move against the ruling council.  You saw what they did as Eastwick - my gods, what they did to those bodies . . . Indeed. What are your plans to flush them from the sewers, then?  Three points of attack, so there will be no escape.  If you call in that favour you are owed by the eagles, they can catch any who try to escape via the aqueduct.