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Duskshire.
White Coast.
Everything needed began to be supplied from various places, Mathilde sent foodstuffs, Avolire sent soldiers to guard the western border, and Calden Castle sent foodstuffs and soldiers.
The overwhelming impact of the war, especially on the White Coast lands, forced the houses in those lands to start cutting back on their castle needs and prioritize economic recovery.
Just as Austen and the businessmen with him arrived in Duskshire, they were immediately shown the activities of Helferich's soldiers who were helping the city folk reorganize their buildings and homes.
'If we stay in this city, we'll probably die,' Austen lamented, realizing the devastation was immense.
'We should be grateful to Lord Helferich. He didn't leave Duskshire after the war," stated one of Austen's business associates, to which Austen agreed.