Vana's POV
The city of Scrothia is found south of Ashern, located between the dry deserts on the west and the lush greenery of the east. Most habitable and luscious cities of Ashern are found in the east, with only some residing in the harsh dry and hot climate conditions of the deserts in the west.
Scrothia is a city that belongs to both, and the city serves as a boundary and border between the dry lands and the mainlands of Ashern.
“The hot weather sure travels all the way inside the city,” Ms. Rosemary commented as we arrive at our lodging for our stay in the city.
I’m not gonna lie, it’s definitely hot here. I’ve been sweating profoundly for the last couple of hours that I changed my top from a linen long sleeve to a knitted croptop. Everyone else have also felt the hot temperature and changed into something suitable for the climate.
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