Intrepid Correspondent Interview – Emily

Those of you who have entered Ascar via its southern gates (the only entrance for unescorted visitors) will probably have noticed a large walled complex on your left, just as you enter the city proper. That complex is Ascar’s barracks, where the majority of the guards live.

Note: Despite the military-sounding nomenclature, guards aren’t actually “soldiers,” and Numoeath doesn’t have much concept of “army.” That explains the complete lack of more senior ranks other than “captain.” Strange, yes...