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?
g-na Also, where does their food come from? Yes, there is trading with the northern kingdom, but if Krasnia really has a million (or even a quarter-million…moreAlso, where does their food come from? Yes, there is trading with the northern kingdom, but if Krasnia really has a million (or even a quarter-million) inhabitants, that would require large daily shipments of food, and that isn't happening either.(less)
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