Aside from its unique geographical location in the Frost Forest and customs that differ greatly from other regions, to a certain extent, Ice Tree Village isn't much different from most remote settlements on this continent.
Lacking the abundant resources of a large city, it is equally impoverished and destitute.
But precisely because of this, the villagers, worried that the little they have would be seized by the brutal and fierce outsiders, almost gave their all to entertain these five passing adventurers.
The banquet was held at the village chief's home, a wooden house that usually needs to fulfill multiple roles, such as residence and meeting place, now turned into a special inn for the adventurers.
A wooden table made from several thick planks, with uneven heights, was placed in the center of the room; on it lay a slightly worn but very clean coarse tablecloth, with steaming earthen pots and bowls arrayed on top.
