After Krosven Pass was finished, the survivors who reached the Steppe began building Fort Harador, known now as the “Gateway to the West.” The fort acts as a defensive post against potential attackers trying to reach the Pass, as well as a major shipping and trading point between Iro and the Steppe—though obviously it isn’t used much for that right now.

Harador is a military outpost first and foremost, and is well-stocked with the Queensguard and other militia and mercenaries. Its leader is Sar Garad, an older general in the Queensguard, and a real badass of a guy.