COSG - Chapter 101.1: Townsfolks' Dilemma

In the era preceding the Age of Discovery, the Sorensen Mountains hadn't been shrouded in miasma as it was today. During those times, these mountains witnessed not only the passage of numerous caravans each year but also the vibrant activities of exploratory and adventuring teams from various regions. These teams brought vitality and a constant influx of business opportunities to the small town of Weisshem, situated close to the Sorensen Mountains.

However, this prosperity gradually waned with the advent of the Age of Discovery.

Two main factors contributed to this decline. Firstly, maritime transportation proved to be more cost-effective than land transportation. Apart from the caravans that needed to trade with inland countries, the majority of long-distance trade routes saw a shift toward maritime transportation, transforming traders from land-based to maritime enterprises.

Secondly, the Sorensen Mountains became increasingly impassable. Except for a few areas where the terrain was rugged or, for other reasons, passage was still possible, most parts became covered by thick miasma. This not only led to a reduction in the number of passing caravans but also caused a decline in the gatherings of explorers and adventurers.

About a century ago, local inns and hotel business owners, affected by the changing climate and circumstances, began fleeing to the thriving city of Indahl. Consequently, Weisshem, once a bustling commercial town, rapidly degenerated into a quiet and obscure border town.

Relying solely on somewhat underdeveloped agriculture and sporadic handicrafts couldn't address the employment issues of thousands of the town's households, and the outflow of labor, both youth and adults, from Weisshem became a natural trend.

In most small towns, young girls like Caroline would find work in cities around the age of 15 or 16 with the help of their families and help supplement the family income with their wages. By the time they reached around 23 or 24, marriage couldn't be delayed any longer, so their families wou

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