Vanguard

Vanguard is a city-state situated in the southeast portion of the Kreenmount Range. It was founded by Shal Slayer. The most notable feature of Vanguard is the extremely large wall that stretches across the mountain pass that Vanguard sits in. On one side is the fertile Hilinral, full of humans and other folk. On the other side is Avrukt, the arid landscape between the fork in the Kreenmount Range.

Vanguard is a socially engineered city that grew much faster than most cities grow naturally.

The Fort-Palace
Originally meant to be a garrison, this fortified stone structure now towers over the walls and city of Vanguard. Although it can be used to shelter civilians and house the many guards of the city, it is the royal palace for the Lord-Protector and their family. More guard are situated in the barracks, leaving the spacious palace open for less militaristic occasions.

The Wall of Vanguard
This long wall is the defining feature of Vanguard. It prevents anyone from safely travelling over land between Avrukt and Hilinral without passing though Vanguard and it's guards.

The Vanguard Temple Complex of Bahamut
Shal, being a strong Paladin of Bahamut, constructed a large place of worship to her god. The complex includes a large cathedral, smaller shrines, a place for clergy to stay, and place for charity and welfare. A majority of the healing done in Vanguard is done by the clerics at the Temple Complex.

The Commerce of Vanguard
The commerce of Vanguard is mostly those who can craft. Although many people bring their agricultural goods to Vanguard, the trade and commerce of Vanguard is built upon crafting.

History
Before Vanguard was established, Avrukt and Hilinral were completely open to each other. Clans of Orcs could easily raid the farms of Hilinral. There was little protection of the innocent. Shal Slayer took it upon herself to protect others instead of joining her half-kin. She became a paladin of Bahamut and with her rapier, did her best to protect the innocent farmers from any bandits and raiders that took hold.

Shal, after adventuring for a fair bit, bought a farm and employees for this farm. She was able to profit from the farm while paying fair wages to the farmers and guards. She continued to build new farms as her wealth increased. She also funded a bar, a tavern, a general store, and other shops. Shal had founded a successful town at this point.

Shal began the construction of a barracks that shifted to a fort which shifted to a place of regalia. The Fort-Palace became the base of operation for the protection of the people of Hilinral. Many people of Vanguard started voicing wants to invade Avrukt and begin killing orcs without mercy. Shal believed this was not advisable.

The Wall of Vanguard was previously just a wooden wall with several guarded towers to ward off warbands. Shal ordered for the upgrade of the Wall into a larger stone wall. This stone wall allowed a thicker taller stone wall to be built. This wall had two purposes; it prevented further raids from the bandits and raiders of Avrukt while preventing an invasion of Avrukt by the agitated humans of Hilinral. All transfer between the two regions had to be approved by the City-State Vanguard, or was though the deadly mountains of Kreenmount.