Behal Town, Cormier Kingdom.
This small town was situated in the eastern region of the Southern Federation. It was encircled by a low wooden fence for protection against the handful of beasts or goblins that managed to slip through the forest in the north.
A single dirt road winded through the town, serving as its main road. Smaller footpaths branched off, leading to modest homes, workshops, and fields on the outskirts.
Adam walked on one such footpath as he passed through the gates of the town. His destination was the new tavern that had recently opened. It was called Boar's Ale.
He absentmindedly walked to the tavern, his heart filled with apprehension. "It's going to be fine… it's going to be fine," he kept reassuring himself. "They promised it would only be for a week… yes, they promised…"