On a crisp spring morning, March 5th, 2023, Thorne received an unusual visit from the village elder, accompanied by a young, spirited girl named Esa. The elder explained that the village had been chosen to host a prestigious woodworking competition, and they wanted Thorne to participate. The event, known as "Woodman Casting," aimed to find the most skilled woodworker in the region, with the winner earning the right to craft a grand, ceremonial piece for the village.