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.
And what are you doing here?  Ah, sir!  Just arriving fer duty, sir!  I hope... I'm not late.  I slept in just a wee bit tis all! We expect better than this, man.  Sorry, sir, sorry.  Darn rooster didn't crow on time, and before I knew it the light was shining in my eyes.  I didn't even stop fer a bath, I came here right quick, sir! Remind me to wring that rooster's neck  Erm, sir? I mean, yessir, I will. And yours too if you are late again! Y-yes, of course, sir.  I surely won't, s-sir, no siree... sir. This is a nice looking gate though, is it not?  Tis the finest gate in all the Four Realms, sir! And did you have a hand in its building?  I helped carry the wood and iron workings, sir.  I'm not skilled in the craftsmanship to do more than that, though.  My father's a blacksmith and he said he'd never trust anything I made, I was so terrible at at...