The Holyfield Mines were not merely a collection of tunnels and excavation sites.
Scattered throughout the territory were small towns where soldiers, miners, and their families made their homes.
Each establishment was self-contained, equipped with hospitals, schools, markets, and every resource one would find in the outside world. In fact, many would argue that these towns offered a better quality of life than most ordinary villages.
Ragnora had seen to that personally.
She understood something that many commanders failed to grasp: people who lived under constant danger needed a place where they could truly relax. A sanctuary.
Without somewhere safe to retreat, the mind would eventually break under the strain. So she had ensured that every town was meticulously planned, properly funded, and maintained to the highest standards.
Clean streets. Good water systems. Spacious gardens where children could play. Everything was designed to provide comfort and stability.
