Rockguard Garrison

The Rockguard Garrison is an outpost guarding the frontier of the Dwendalian Empire against incursions from Xhorhas. Set in the gap between the Dunrock Mountains and the north side of the Brokenveil Bluffs, while the Ashguard Garrison guards the south side, the Rockguard Garrison forms part of the Empire's protective border that keeps out Xhorhasians and creatures from the wastes.

Description
The outpost has a strong defensive perimeter, with a number of weapon posts that expand along the sides of the surrounding valley for further protection. The fortress is considered a sister to the one at Ashguard Garrison, and has not been breached for generations. There is little commerce within the outpost, as most supplies there are military rations and equipment. Similarly, there are no formal temples, but small shrines have been constructed by the soldiers so they can worship empire-approved deities.

History
The fortress was jointly constructed by Grimgolir and the Empire to mark their union. Grimgolir continues to help train soldiers for the Rockguard Garrison.

The Rockguard Garrison held out after the Ashguard Garrison fell to the Kryn Dynasty in the War of Ash and Light, becoming the focus of the conflict at that point. The loss weighed heavy on the minds of those stationed there, lending a determination to reclaim what was lost, and a vigilance against a similar attack to their own garrison. There was at least one attempted incursion at the Rockguard Garrison during the war, although there was a period of inactivity that left many soldiers anxious.

In the adventure hook Steal the Plans in Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, Kryn agents hire an adventuring party to infiltrate the garrison and steal any plans relating to attempts to recover Ashguard Garrison.

Demogaphics
During the War of Ash and Light in 836 PD, the Rockguard Garrison had a population of 6,800. 71% of those were humans, 12% halflings, 12% dwarves, and 5% other races.

Notable people

 * Crown Marshal Hayden Damurag: At the beginning of the War of Ash and Light, Damurag was assigned to oversee the defense of the Rockguard Garrison.
 * Marshal Garad Velious: Commands the garrison.