Wuyun Gates

The Wuyun Gates (or Wuyun Gate) is the southern boundary of the Dwendalian Empire. It is located in the Wuyun Gorge. During the War of Ash and Light, the gate was guarded by around 50 soldiers of the Righteous Brand, as well as a few crownsguard.

Description
The Wuyun Gates are 50 feet high, and up to 15 feet thick. The central gate is made of wood reinforced with iron, and is 20 feet tall. It can be opened using a rotating winch around which is wrapped a chain that attaches to the gates. The opening is wide enough to permit two or three carts side-by-side.

When the Mighty Nein passed through in, the Righteous Brand had an encampment on the northeastern side, but Fjord remarked that when he and Jester had gone through the gates a few months prior, there had been far fewer soldiers.

When the Mighty Nein approached the gates, they saw that the crownsguard were carefully inspecting all carts. When they were under inspection, they told the guards that they were merchants heading to Nicodranas and Port Damali. After Caduceus told them how the illusion on their cart worked, the crownsguard checked it and they were allowed to pass through. As they did, they noticed a number of carts in line still waiting for inspection, and several people arguing with the crownsguard.