Prelude To War
The Ashford Empire had four duchies in its landmass, with Veilstrider Duchy located in the north, bordering the edge of the Ashen Spires.
This duchy had 10 provinces scattered throughout the land, separated by natural barriers. Among these, the place where Ian was going for the expedition was the border of Mistwood Province.
However, he wasn't going to Woodhaven City to meet Sylvia; instead, he was going directly to the border at Bridgeport City.
This city was at the forefront of the northern border of the Ashford Empire, at the edge of the Wildland, guarded by the Iron Edge Corps year-round.
The so-called Wildland was the habitat of monsters and orcs, with complex terrains and natural barriers, mostly uninhabitable for humans.
This time, Ian was going on the once-in-20-year expedition to eradicate such monsters at the border and claim extra land in the name of the Ashford Empire and Veilstrider Duchy.