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?
Bill Good question, although generally speaking a good series, I think Brett is not interested into going into too granular detail on certain things. I mys…moreGood question, although generally speaking a good series, I think Brett is not interested into going into too granular detail on certain things. I myself have several other such queries but as someone else has said, probably best not to dwell on details too much.(less)
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