Day 1.
*Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!*
The rhythmic sound of hammers hitting wood echoed across the clearing as construction officially began.
Belkia stood at the center of organized chaos, her deer ears twitching as she coordinated multiple teams simultaneously.
"Group A, focus on foundation work for the housing cluster! Group B, start clearing and leveling the eastern sector! Group C, I need you processing lumber according to these specifications!"
Her voice carried authority despite her gentle appearance, decades of construction experience making delegation second nature.
Helya prowled between work sites with her characteristic boldness, the white tiger beastwoman's amber eyes scanning everything with critical precision.
"No, no, no! That support beam is angled wrong!"
She physically moved a confused warrior aside, demonstrating proper placement with her own enhanced strength.
