diff --git a/animations/loot/coins100.txt b/animations/loot/coins100.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a907e18
--- /dev/null
+++ b/animations/loot/coins100.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+
+image=images/loot/coins100.png
+
+[power]
+frames=6
+duration=600ms
+type=play_once
+frame=0,0,0,71,38,52,10,70
+frame=1,0,41,0,44,64,12,85
+frame=2,0,69,64,44,64,13,86
+frame=3,0,0,0,41,71,14,75
+frame=4,0,38,71,31,43,15,36
+frame=5,0,85,0,29,15,15,8
diff --git a/animations/loot/coins25.txt b/animations/loot/coins25.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..99fe282
--- /dev/null
+++ b/animations/loot/coins25.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+
+image=images/loot/coins25.png
+
+[power]
+frames=6
+duration=600ms
+type=play_once
+frame=0,0,41,62,39,52,10,71
+frame=1,0,0,62,41,61,9,85
+frame=2,0,0,0,38,62,9,85
+frame=3,0,38,0,34,62,10,66
+frame=4,0,72,13,23,24,12,18
+frame=5,0,72,0,24,13,13,7
diff --git a/animations/loot/coins5.txt b/animations/loot/coins5.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..aa2a656
--- /dev/null
+++ b/animations/loot/coins5.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+
+image=images/loot/coins5.png
+
+[power]
+frames=6
+duration=600ms
+type=play_once
+frame=0,0,37,56,32,50,7,69
+frame=1,0,0,0,40,56,10,84
+frame=2,0,0,56,37,59,9,82
+frame=3,0,40,0,26,55,8,59
+frame=4,0,37,106,17,11,7,7
+frame=5,0,54,106,17,9,7,5
diff --git a/animations/loot/woods100.txt b/animations/loot/woods100.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..86b5094
--- /dev/null
+++ b/animations/loot/woods100.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+
+image=images/loot/woods100.png
+
+[animation]
+frames=6
+duration=600ms
+type=play_once
+frame=0,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=1,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=2,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=3,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=4,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=5,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/animations/loot/woods25.txt b/animations/loot/woods25.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..eaadb80
--- /dev/null
+++ b/animations/loot/woods25.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+
+image=images/loot/woods25.png
+
+[animation]
+frames=6
+duration=600ms
+type=play_once
+frame=0,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=1,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=2,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=3,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=4,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=5,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/animations/loot/woods5.txt b/animations/loot/woods5.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b95e593
--- /dev/null
+++ b/animations/loot/woods5.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+
+image=images/loot/woods5.png
+
+[animation]
+frames=6
+duration=600ms
+type=play_once
+frame=0,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=1,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=2,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=3,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=4,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
+frame=5,0,0,32,32,32,32,32
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/animations/tools/axe.txt b/animations/tools/axe.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0803918
--- /dev/null
+++ b/animations/tools/axe.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+
+image=images/loot/battle_axe.png
+
+[animation]
+frames=6
+duration=600ms
+type=play_once
+frame=0,0,45,54,46,39,15,51
+frame=1,0,45,0,48,54,16,74
+frame=2,0,0,0,45,75,13,105
+frame=3,0,93,0,31,66,4,84
+frame=4,0,91,66,29,35,11,33
+frame=5,0,0,75,31,17,17,8
diff --git a/animations/trees/stump.txt b/animations/trees/stump.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a4ad8fb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/animations/trees/stump.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+image=images/trees/stump.png
+
+[stance]
+frames=1
+duration=400ms
+type=looped
+frame=0,SW,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,W,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,NW,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,N,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,NE,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,E,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,SE,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,S,0,0,32,32,32,32
+
+[run]
+frames=1
+duration=400ms
+type=looped
+frame=0,SW,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,W,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,NW,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,N,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,NE,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,E,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,SE,0,0,32,32,32,32
+frame=0,S,0,0,32,32,32,32
+
+[die]
+frames=1
+duration=33ms
+type=looped
+frame=0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0
+frame=0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0
+frame=0,2,0,0,0,0,0,0
+frame=0,3,0,0,0,0,0,0
+frame=0,4,0,0,0,0,0,0
+frame=0,5,0,0,0,0,0,0
+frame=0,6,0,0,0,0,0,0
+frame=0,7,0,0,0,0,0,0
diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index 639887c..5c68855 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -94,4 +94,5 @@ Alpha 0.05
 * added tools and money icons
 * added sounds to the farm map
 * Removed the ability to create alternative stash. The engine does not allow it
-* Started the creation of the village map
\ No newline at end of file
+* Started the creation of the village map
+* the main character can cut trees, using only the axe tool, that drop wood (animations are still missing)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/enemies/stump1.txt b/enemies/stump1.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..514d6a8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/enemies/stump1.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+name=Stump
+level=1
+categories=stump,tree
+rarity=common
+xp=0
+
+defeat_status=cut1-1
+
+animations=animations/trees/stump.txt
+
+suppress_hp=true
+
+loot=loot/stump-woods.txt
+
+# combat stats
+stat=hp,60
+speed=0
+melee_range=1
+threat_range=16
+turn_delay=400ms
+chance_pursue=5
+power=melee,2,100
+cooldown_hit=133ms
+
+stat=accuracy,100
+stat=avoidance,0
+
+stat=dmg_melee_min,0
+stat=dmg_melee_max,0
+cooldown=1s
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/enemies/tree1.txt b/enemies/tree1.txt
index eac4e5f..9f57173 100644
--- a/enemies/tree1.txt
+++ b/enemies/tree1.txt
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 name=Tree
 level=1
-categories=spring-tree1
+categories=spring-tree1,tree
 rarity=common
 xp=0
 
@@ -10,10 +10,10 @@ animations=animations/trees/tree1.txt
 
 suppress_hp=true
 
-#loot=currency,100,10,25
+loot=loot/tree-woods.txt
 
 # combat stats
-stat=hp,50
+stat=hp,120
 speed=0
 melee_range=1
 threat_range=16
diff --git a/engine/classes.txt b/engine/classes.txt
index 9620bed..4ec05ef 100644
--- a/engine/classes.txt
+++ b/engine/classes.txt
@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@
 name=Standard
 description=The majority of this map is farming land, ideal for crops and animals.
 currency=500
-equipment=2,31
+equipment=2,3,4
 powers=10001
-actionbar=1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0
+actionbar=10,11,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0
 hero_options=0,1
 
 [class]
diff --git a/images/icons/items.png b/images/icons/items.png
index ceed247..0d9f8f8 100644
Binary files a/images/icons/items.png and b/images/icons/items.png differ
diff --git a/images/loot/coins100.png b/images/loot/coins100.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5bdf469
Binary files /dev/null and b/images/loot/coins100.png differ
diff --git a/images/loot/coins25.png b/images/loot/coins25.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7cb9569
Binary files /dev/null and b/images/loot/coins25.png differ
diff --git a/images/loot/coins5.png b/images/loot/coins5.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fedbdf6
Binary files /dev/null and b/images/loot/coins5.png differ
diff --git a/images/loot/woods100.png b/images/loot/woods100.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4eb5db9
Binary files /dev/null and b/images/loot/woods100.png differ
diff --git a/images/loot/woods25.png b/images/loot/woods25.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cf396b5
Binary files /dev/null and b/images/loot/woods25.png differ
diff --git a/images/loot/woods5.png b/images/loot/woods5.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b785180
Binary files /dev/null and b/images/loot/woods5.png differ
diff --git a/images/menus/inventory.png b/images/menus/inventory.png
index e094248..1d18e61 100644
Binary files a/images/menus/inventory.png and b/images/menus/inventory.png differ
diff --git a/images/menus/minimap.png b/images/menus/minimap.png
index 86f42fd..5a39554 100644
Binary files a/images/menus/minimap.png and b/images/menus/minimap.png differ
diff --git a/images/trees/stump.png b/images/trees/stump.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bdef0e4
Binary files /dev/null and b/images/trees/stump.png differ
diff --git a/items/items.txt b/items/items.txt
index cf1a709..9bf552e 100644
--- a/items/items.txt
+++ b/items/items.txt
@@ -8,11 +8,14 @@ price=1
 price_sell=1
 max_quantity=50000
 soundfx=soundfx/inventory/inventory_coins.ogg
+loot_animation=animations/loot/coins5.txt,0,9
+loot_animation=animations/loot/coins25.txt,10,24
+loot_animation=animations/loot/coins100.txt,25,0
 
 [item]
 id=2
 name=Example Weapon
-icon=0
+icon=258
 quality=normal
 level=1
 price=100
@@ -20,7 +23,7 @@ item_type=weapon
 equip_flags=weapon
 
 [item]
-id=31
+id=3
 name=Hoe
 quality=low
 item_type=tools
@@ -29,4 +32,29 @@ icon=265
 soundfx=soundfx/inventory/inventory_metal.ogg
 gfx=battle_axe
 loot_animation=animations/tools/hoe.txt
-#dmg=melee,5,15
\ No newline at end of file
+dmg=melee,1,1
+
+[item]
+id=4
+name=Axe
+quality=low
+item_type=tools
+equip_flags=axe
+icon=257
+soundfx=soundfx/inventory/inventory_metal.ogg
+gfx=battle_axe
+loot_animation=animations/tools/axe.txt
+dmg=melee,12,12
+
+[item]
+id=5
+name=Woods
+icon=268
+quality=normal
+price=1
+price_sell=1
+max_quantity=500
+#soundfx=soundfx/inventory/inventory_coins.ogg
+loot_animation=animations/loot/woods5.txt,0,9
+loot_animation=animations/loot/woods25.txt,10,24
+loot_animation=animations/loot/woods100.txt,25,0
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/loot/stump-woods.txt b/loot/stump-woods.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2e4d233
--- /dev/null
+++ b/loot/stump-woods.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+[loot]
+id=5
+chance=100
+quantity=5,7
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/loot/tree-woods.txt b/loot/tree-woods.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..30224c8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/loot/tree-woods.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+[loot]
+id=5
+chance=100
+quantity=13,17
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/maps/spring-farm.txt b/maps/spring-farm.txt
index 9c8b527..f71eb4c 100644
--- a/maps/spring-farm.txt
+++ b/maps/spring-farm.txt
@@ -690,7 +690,7 @@ location=19,9,1,1
 activate=on_trigger
 hotspot=location
 mapmod=level 1,19,9,1558
-requires_item=31
+requires_item=3
 
 [event]
 # change parallax 01
@@ -1077,7 +1077,7 @@ requires_class=Standard
 show_on_minimap=false
 
 [event]
-# tree
+# tree1
 type=event
 location=19,6,1,1
 activate=on_load
@@ -1091,7 +1091,7 @@ location=20,9,1,1
 activate=on_trigger
 hotspot=location
 mapmod=level 1,20,9,1558
-requires_item=31
+requires_item=3
 
 [event]
 # river sound
@@ -1177,3 +1177,13 @@ location=78,36,1,1
 activate=on_load
 soundfx=soundfx/environment/amb_bird_1.ogg
 
+[event]
+# stump1
+type=event
+location=19,5,1,1
+activate=static
+repeat=false
+requires_not_status=cut1-1
+requires_status=cut1
+spawn=stump,19,6
+
diff --git a/menus/inventory.txt b/menus/inventory.txt
index 7525b7e..097eaae 100644
--- a/menus/inventory.txt
+++ b/menus/inventory.txt
@@ -2,33 +2,35 @@
 # the first two values are x,y positions
 # some items have two more values, width and height
 
-pos=0,-100,351,273
+pos=0,-104,351,273
 align=right
 
 close=316,11
 help=2,2,24,24
 
 # define x,y position, slot type
-equipment_slot=16,191,weapon
-equipment_slot=16,223,weapon
-equipment_slot=16,255,weapon
-equipment_slot=112,191,weapon
-equipment_slot=112,223,weapon
-equipment_slot=112,255,weapon
+equipment_slot=13,58,weapon
+equipment_slot=13,92,weapon
+equipment_slot=13,126,weapon
+equipment_slot=13,160,weapon
+equipment_slot=135,58,weapon
+equipment_slot=135,92,weapon
+equipment_slot=135,126,weapon
+equipment_slot=135,160,weapon
 #equipment_slot=160,80,accessory
 
 # tools
 
-equipment_slot=65,35,tools
-equipment_slot=97,35,tools
-equipment_slot=129,35,tools
-equipment_slot=161,35,tools
-equipment_slot=193,35,tools
-equipment_slot=225,35,tools
+equipment_slot=39,194,tools
+equipment_slot=74,194,tools
+equipment_slot=109,194,tools
+equipment_slot=39,229,tools
+equipment_slot=74,229,tools
+equipment_slot=109,229,tools
 
-carried_area=16,80
-carried_cols=9
-carried_rows=3
+carried_area=173,35
+carried_cols=5
+carried_rows=7
 
 label_title=163,13,center,top
-currency=190,240,left,top
+currency=90,37,center,top
diff --git a/menus/minimap.txt b/menus/minimap.txt
index 9bc6790..6a1460b 100644
--- a/menus/minimap.txt
+++ b/menus/minimap.txt
@@ -3,11 +3,11 @@
 # text_pos is the position/justification/alignment of the map name
 # the text can also be hidden with text_pos=hidden
 
-pos=0,-20,136,156
+pos=0,-10,138,156
 align=topright
 background=images/menus/minimap.png
 
-map_pos=6,24,124,130
+map_pos=9,24,124,130
 text_pos=68,2,center,top
 
 color_enemy=0,0,0,0
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/powers/powers.txt b/powers/powers.txt
index 5782ac2..5365f6d 100644
--- a/powers/powers.txt
+++ b/powers/powers.txt
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ INCLUDE powers/date.txt
 INCLUDE powers/seasons.txt
 
 [power]
-id=1
+id=10
 name=Hoe
 type=fixed
 icon=265
@@ -23,6 +23,27 @@ animation=animations/powers/hoe.txt
 directional=false
 cooldown=1s
 requires_flags=hoe
+target_categories=tools
+
+[power]
+id=11
+name=Axe
+type=fixed
+icon=257
+new_state=instant
+face=true
+use_hazard=true
+aim_assist=true
+base_damage=melee
+lifespan=1s
+speed=12
+radius=1.0
+starting_pos=melee
+animation=animations/powers/axe.txt
+directional=false
+cooldown=1s
+requires_flags=axe
+target_categories=tree
 
 [power]
 id=2