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 became increasingly heavily guarded by the Righteous Brand and 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 first passed through in, there were about 50 soldiers, and the Righteous Brand had an encampment on the northeastern side. 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.

The party passed through the gates again to return to the Empire, and experienced even more security, but were able to pass through with paperwork forged by Jester.

The Mighty Nein once again passed through the gates, coming from the Menagerie Coast. By this point there were several hundred Righteous Brand soldiers guarding the entrance and security had been tightened further. The party disguised themselves as members of the Cobalt Soul and Beau told the guards they were returning from business for Archivist Zeenoth, but they were initially turned away. Jester then cast Charm Person to convince the guards to let them through.