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With such resources being found in the mines, Pertentus ordered for several caravan routes to be mapped in order to receive the resources desired. The people of Elpida again did not complain, and were more than happy to expand their reaches further into the island. The popularity of the mines sparked for more workers, more complex tunnels, and even larger towns. It was beginning to become a very successful area for the settlers, so much that more space was being needed for expansion. many of theses townsfolk sent letters to the senate, requesting more land to be provided. The Senate debated feverishly, since their wealth and influence had become so commonplace that the people of Patraeia expected day to day news on their decisions. However, this topic seemed to take longer than anyone had realized.