The words Ghost Master and Hidden Gems spread like wildfire throughout the kingdom. The fact that this master was unknown added to the flames of gossip among the people.
As for the Vegetation Artifacts, a royal decree followed soon after to restrict their transportation to other nations. However, the royal decree was too late, and the other countries got wind of it.
Mayhem ensued.
With the calamity gates nearby, taking a large portion of their farmlands, the kingdom never had enough crops. Even with the artifacts of his Majesty, the deficit was never sated.
Now, more than a hundred artifacts appeared in the market. There were bound to be some changes. These artifacts were artificial, but they were enough for small-time farmers.