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Oak & Burl Woodworks stands near the western edge of Westbridge, where the sounds of saws, chisels, and mallets echo throughout the day. The workshop is a sturdy timber building surrounded by stacks of seasoned lumber harvested from the edges of the Dim Forest. Rows of partially finished furniture, carved beams, barrels, shutters, and wooden tools often occupy the yard outside, giving visitors a glimpse of the craftsmanship taking place within.

The smell of fresh-cut oak, cedar, and pine hangs permanently in the air, making the workshop easy to find even before it comes into view. The shop is owned by Cedric Hollowgrain, a human woodworker in his late fifties known for his exceptional craftsmanship and quiet demeanor. Tall and lean with long silver-streaked hair tied behind his head, Cedric possesses weathered hands covered in countless small scars accumulated over decades of working with wood.

Unlike many craftsmen, he speaks little while working, preferring to let the quality of his creations speak for him. Though some newcomers mistake his reserved nature for aloofness, locals know him to be kind, patient, and always willing to share advice with younger artisans seeking to learn the trade. Inside the workshop, every available space is filled with woodworking projects in various stages of completion.

Cedric produces everything from simple stools and tables to finely crafted cabinets, carved doors, decorative mantels, and custom furniture for wealthy merchants. He also creates practical items such as barrels, crates, tool handles, wagon components, and farm equipment used throughout Westbridge. Several apprentices work under his supervision, learning techniques passed down through generations of craftsmen. His work is highly sought after, and customers often wait weeks or even months for larger commissions. Recently, Cedric has found himself busier than ever as Westbridge continues to grow. New families moving into the settlement require furniture, merchants seek improvements to their businesses, and farmers frequently commission repairs to barns and outbuildings.

However, the increasing dangers surrounding the Dim Forest have begun affecting his supply of quality lumber. Several logging crews have reported strange sightings deeper within the woods, and one nearby logging camp was recently destroyed by a giant creature. While Cedric rarely concerns himself with rumors, he has quietly instructed his lumber suppliers to avoid certain sections of the forest. Though he remains focused on his craft, he cannot shake the feeling that the forest itself is becoming increasingly restless.