The Warden's Wood

In "Hardwick at Westwatch," the titular character arrives in town with a twelve-foot staff, ready to tackle the responsibilities of a Warden, from repairing gates to organizing supplies. However, the townspeople's perception of Hardwick quickly shifts as they transform mundane tasks into grand tales, complicating his efforts for honest civic service. As he navigates the challenges of his new role, a mysterious force beneath the town begins to take notice of the unfolding legends.