It was only in recent times that armies have sought to bring order to the region (while, conveniently, asserting dominion over its lucrative resources), before which the agreed policy among many neighbouring fiefdoms was one of containment. Throughout history, the Borderlands has been a region infused by discontent and stoked by open rebellion, as bands of lawless brigands have ravaged its towns leaving chaos in their wake. Border Fort just happens to be the most famous example - and most rigorously contested. No wonder then that many fortresses have been built since that reference their design and layout. ![]() ![]() As much as they are designed to aid fast passage, border forts are there to protect against scurrilous bandits intent on anarchy and plunder.
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