        The roads inside the city were split into two pathways. The main central road took the most direct route upwards, cutting through levels with an inclining smooth road. However, during battle, these roads would be blocked with heavily reinforced stone walls, forcing any invading army to take the longer, circling road towards the top. Even then, they’d have to contend with the well-placed checkpoints along the spiraling road—palisades using thick steel walls as their gates. 