Baluard is the northernmost of Agurts’ four major city-states, serving as a gateway trading center for the rest of the Federation. Its ground forces are among the strongest in the region, standing on par with Sonceto prior to unification. The city is defined by order and regulation, which are physically bolstered by grand gates and alabaster walls. The citizens of Baluard operate daily within these strict parameters, devising unique ways to bypass bureaucratic obstructions with discreet efficiency.