Vorderstadt

Vorderstadt is the northernmost town in the Kingdom of Whytehold, located in the wild Hinterwald. It is a heavily fortified town, right on the frontier, and often bears the brunt of monstrous incursions into the kingdom.
The people of Vorderstadt are a famously hardy bunch, from the lowliest farmer to the guards who man the walls. Living so close to the dreaded Hinterlands, they have often had to fight all manner of beasts to defend their homes. Family and loyalty are very important to the people of this town, as they must rely on each other to survive.
In the northern section of Vorderstadt is Fort Jägerhund, an ancient castle and the ancestral home of the noble Jägerhund family, who have been Huntsmarshals of Vorderstadt for centuries. Another important structure is the Vorderstadt Archives, one of the largest libraries in the Kingdom of Whytehold. Any research into the Hinterlands or the creatures that reside there can be found in the Archives.
Near to Vorderstadt are the hamlets of Anhaga and Holz, both of which rely on the town to defend them.
Further to the south are the ruins of Andaville, another city which tried to survive at the edge of civilisation, yet failed.
=== Government ===
Vorderstadt is run by the Huntsmarshal, Lady Ivanna Jägerhund. Below her, the governing of the town is largely informal, with most things being decided by influential individuals and military captains.
The infrastructure and administration of the town is mostly run by the regional capital, Kilzig.
=== Defences ===
Vorderstadt is encircled by a great stone wall, in which there are four gates, each of which is heavily defended. Watchtowers are dotted along this wall, and the northern section of the town is further defended by the presence of Fort Jägerhund, an imposing structure. To get into the fortress requires that invaders get past several layers of defenses, many traps, and an army of guardsmen.
Vorderstadt can be alerted to attacks by a network of bell towers in the surrounding area. When monstrous incursions are spotted on the edges of the Hinterwald, the bells are rung, and Vorderstadt prepares itself.
At this moment in time, Vorderstadt's defenses are low. Guards have been conscripted to fight in the war, leaving only a skeleton crew manning the walls.
=== Geography ===
Vorderstadt is located upon a hill, at the centre of a great grassy plain, the forests for miles around have been cleared out to prevent attackers from hiding among the trees. The hill is man-made, originally created so that Fort Jägerhund could be placed atop it. From this vantage, one can see beyond the plains, for miles around. To the west can be seen the expansive Loc Dyrne, to the north is the untamed Maerkwald, to the east is the rugged hills of the Hochlands, and to the south is the great heath and the city of Kilzig.