Trying to stay close to the course, but add my own little spin to it.
Player walks over a hill to reveal town. There is a river that can be crossed by either taking the main bridge, a locked trade bridge, or a shallow path.
The trade bridge would be unlocked when the player accepts a quest to clear out the area of wolves, which would unlock the gate at the other end of the field as well, circumventing the town. Main bridge is guarded by a large enemy, and the town has several patrolling guards. Shallow path is guarded by 2 enemies that patrol along the river, leading to a garden path with another patrolling guard.
All routes lead back to the main gate.