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David asked this question about The Desert Spear (Demon Cycle, #2):
Question about Fort Krasia: Not getting this whole desert spear thing. They break spears in every fight with every demon, yet they're in a tree-less desert. There's no trade. They use arrows like crazy and "scorpion" ballista for shooting huge spear projectiles. Which some at least must burn up by fire demons. So where does all this dang wood come from?
Paca Sad good point, and even withstanding that there is in fact Trade, with the Khaffit making up the bulk of the Krasia army Jardin raises. Abban touches on …moregood point, and even withstanding that there is in fact Trade, with the Khaffit making up the bulk of the Krasia army Jardin raises. Abban touches on trade from Cutters/Deliverers hollow in wood, but still the amounts of wood needed would be, as you remarked unsustainable! but don't dwell too much on the details! :)(less)
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