Hugo led the group into the massive hulk of a fortress, which turned out to actually be an outer shell containing many warehouses for bulk supplies, as it wasn't a proper Guild Branch for any of the residents.
The interior was set up like a neighbourhood, with streets, apartment blocks, and even a few villas with courtyards.
"There are actually eight major residences with courtyards here, but you will be our sixth Alliance Member, so after you move in, two will be empty.
Members who live in the city full-time, as well as the Apprentices, live in the villas or the blocks. It's a bit strange having our own miniature city inside the fortress, but we inherited the building from a Guild that went bankrupt after making a number of bad wagers on the tournaments.
So, the design wasn't our choice, but it works well enough for our purposes, and it is secure.