The city of Archais is a port city, with its eastern side being attached to the sea. The man entrance to all travelers whom move by foot is the west gate of the city. It is a grand, wooden gate; a portcullis hangs, ready to fall when needed, above it.
The doors to the west gate are almost always open, and they are patrolled by rotating squads of dawn's vigil paladins. To approach the gate, is to submit to a simple, relatively unobtrusive search. Weapons are allowed into the city, as is anything that is not obviously meant to harm Archais. To refuse the search, is to be refused entrance. To fight the search, is to invoke the wrath of the vigilants on duty. Expect to be asked your business in Archais--just don't give a foolish answer, and you'll be fine.