The power struggles within the Desolate Land are quite complex, and there are three major empires situated in the East.
Among them, the Qiuchen Empire is the richest commercial empire in the entire Desolate Land, with a constant stream of traders and caravans traveling on its official roads every day.
However, due to the prosperous commerce of the Qiuchen Empire, its roads are also filled with numerous bandits, horse thieves, and pickpockets.
Hence, any sizable caravan would be accompanied by a large number of escorts and bodyguards for protection and safeguarding.
For particularly valuable items, powerful heroes might even be employed for guarding.
Of course, for these caravans, it's best not to encounter any bandits or horse thieves because if a fight does break out, even with escorts, bodyguards, and heroes as protection, casualties are inevitable.
Compensating for the casualties of these individuals would also incur a substantial expense.
