The morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows of Kingsford Headquarters, illuminating the enormous map of Westmark hanging inside the Guildmaster's conference chamber.
Fifteen regions were marked across its surface, accompanied by smaller symbols identifying operational Guild facilities, proposed Regional Headquarters, and settlements under consideration for future branches.
Sage stood before the map, examining the progress his organization had made.
What had begun as a single Adventurer Guild in Evergreen had gradually developed into an organization whose influence extended across much of the kingdom.
However, the expansion had also brought responsibilities that could no longer be overlooked.
Behind him, his senior administrators gathered around the conference table.
Boren, Irene, Tobias, Garran, Marcelline, and Cassian had been summoned to discuss the Guild's next stage of development.
