The blacksmith and carpenter workshops, under Henry's support, had become a key hub for the entire fiefdom's cash flow.
The establishment of the candle, pottery, and leather Workshops was filling the gaps in Westwood Laine.
Before long, this rapid development brought with it emerging social problems, one of which was the formation of gangs.
These gangs were mostly composed of people with shared interests or backgrounds. Some were formed by bankrupt merchants or hopeless workers, who created alliances to protect their interests and safety.
Others were made up of vagrants or fugitives from elsewhere, who found a foothold on the outskirts of the town.
Those who were more eloquent, or who were already part of a group, gathered for common goals and interests, forming the core of these gangs.
They attracted more members by various means, such as offering protection. Internally, they established rules to maintain the organization's order.
