[Sheng Kaldres]

At first, there was no sign indicating the Imperials at the borders between Sheria and Enamoria. The Imperials did patrol the borders, especially since the Orcs attacked Narim. It was not widely known; orders were given to the Imperials were to kill the Orcs on sight. But the Orcs also knew enough not to appear near the borders in large numbers and the borders were far from Ire.

However, during the end of Cryxatum, a few thousands Imperials appeared at the edge of Maevewoods after Charisma Pass. They were interrupting into Sheria but were still from the main activity centre of the Orcs. The soldiers begun to clear the woods efficiently and quickly. Soon, a clearing appeared and then a wooden fortress.

Into Aperitus and Optia, more and more soldiers appeared, until there were more than 20,000 soldiers, more than a match for any Orcs that dare to move out of Ire into the Imperials territory. Thus, more fortress build of wood and stone appeared and with these fortresses, wooden barricades were built extending to link with each other. By the end of Optia, there were only few entrances into Sheria, at least by the way of Maevewoods. Paths still exist in the Taralon Mountains but they were dangerous and hard to travel.

Thus, the soldiers trained and patrol at the edge of Enamoria and Sheria. It could be seen that soldiers were practicing their archery with bows and crossbows as every soldiers were ordered to do so. At the same, the soldiers were diligent in patrolling the borders to ensure the safety of Enamoria.

But how strict were the security at the borders? To any citizen that approached the entrances into Sheria, they were warned of the dangers and were persuaded to take another route. But if the travelers still insisted on going into Sheria via the Maevewoods, they were allowed to. At least, that was the official stand. There were rumors that any suspicious citizens that tried to go into Sheria were confined and perhaps even killed, especially those of the dark race. There were also rumors of the Imperials going on patrol to hunt Orcs.

How true was the rumors? One had to join the Imperials to know.