The first several days after leaving Greyvale were surprisingly uneventful.
Sage had expected himself to feel something different the moment the city disappeared behind them, but for most of the journey through Evergreen, very little actually changed.
The carriage followed the main regional roads toward the eastern border, occasionally joining merchant caravans traveling in the same direction before separating again at crossroads.
They passed through towns Sage had visited during the Guild's expansion and stopped twice at cities where Adventurer Guild branches had already become part of everyday life.
Guild signs hung over large buildings near busy streets, adventurers carrying identification plates moved between inns and mission halls, and standardized notices were posted where travelers could easily see them.
