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Two sunlit days had drifted by since the rebel forces embarked on their journey towards the outskirts of bustling Causin City.

Causin City, a place famed for its majestic tree, is known far and wide as the Causin Oak. This sturdy oak, a prized gem, is a cornerstone for construction and the crafting of formidable warships. And so, the city proudly bears the title of The City of Wood.

While this type of Oak Tree can be found in Belaiv, it is most abundant in Causin as it is claimed by the townsfolk, Tarlow, Hatencast, Brastol, Warden, and extending up to the Northern Fortress.

As the sun began its descent, Durin and his men skillfully pitched camp amidst the nearby woods, concealing their presence from prying eyes by masking their tracks, both footprints and wagon imprints.

Meanwhile, Larion and Lily set up their modest tent a stone's throw away from the main encampment. Larion, with his practiced hands, raised the tent while Lily scurried about gathering firewood for the evening blaze.