Guard your borders like a shield around a stone heart. Build strong walls, but don’t stop there. Place watchtowers at every high point, keep a band of scouts on constant patrol, and set up a chain of signal fires to warn of approaching danger. Treat every hill, ravine, and pass as a front line; if your people see a danger coming, they must be ready to fight or retreat. And remember, a single ally can turn the tide—forge bonds with neighboring tribes who share our cause, and together we will crush any who dare threaten us.