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The village of Nuwas, built around a massive oasis, was one of the few settlements in the desert. And large oases as such were treasures beyond price.
An oasis was not simply a hollow filled with rainwater. Ponds formed that way dried out quickly under the blazing heat and arid winds. True oases were born from groundwater rising from deep beneath the earth, untouched by sun or burning sand.
That water welled up to the surface, forming a lake, feeding dying seeds, and nurturing vegetation rarely seen in the desert. Trees several, even dozens of meters tall, grew where even cacti struggled to survive. The sight of Nuwas, ringed by tall palm trees, was a wonder birthed by nature itself.
“Wow! There really is a village in the middle of the desert!” Elahan exclaimed with a bright smile at the exotic scenery.
Leon and Karen felt the same. The vastness of the sand could grow tiresome after hours, but this view held a majesty greater than even the most bustling city.
From the hill, they could see straight into the village, and just the number of people walking about looked to exceed a thousand.
“With this many people, no wonder the Guild has a branch here,” Karen muttered, half-chastened...
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