Two days after the Battle against the Bandits, their carriage safely arrived at the Beech City's gates. As Ikasa paid the entry toll, he could not help but pity the condition of the City.
The sturdy gates were broken. The City walls had collapsed in numerous places. Still, their robust structures reminded everyone of the City's prosperous past.
Built on the edge of the Forest, this City thrived by exploiting the natural treasure trove. A thriving timber industry was the economic lifeline of this City. It supplied wood to every Tier-3 and Tier-2 Cities in the County!
Adventurers formed parties to explore the depths of the forests. Caravans transporting the woods hired local mercenaries, providing employment to even more localities. If you had no other skill, you could become a Lumberjack and chop the wood.