Despite the many disasters that had befallen the Continent over the past few months, spring still arrived as scheduled.
As the weather warmed and the ice and snow melted, the earth burst into life once more.
In past years at this time, the Nobles of Rock Snow City would go hunting outside the city together.
It was not only their recreational activity at the start of the year, but also an important form of social interaction in high society.
However, this year the tradition seemed to have faded, with far fewer people venturing out for the hunt.
Especially today, the gates of Rock Snow City remained tightly shut until noon, and the residents had all bolted their doors and windows, leaving the streets empty.
After Gwen's death, "Scribe" Lord Clovis, who was two hundred and seventy-nine years old and grandson of the late City Lord Kuren, took over the temporary rule of Rock Snow City.
