Life Story

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A small elven kingdom can be found nestled within the massive mountain range along the northern boundary of the country. There, Eulalia was born to the captain of the kingdom’s order of knights, defenders of the realm.

That summer was unusually cold. The forest was not bountiful, and before winter vermin frequently appeared, even in the elven villages, consuming both livestock and scarce crops.

Commander of the knights, Eulalia’s father spent his days moving around, eradicating these vermin, but the beasts were no the only ones who were starving. The settlement where he was stationed was attacked by a gang of thieves from across the border, come for plunder.

Although they were repulsed, Eulalia’s father was gravely wounded. He might have recovered had there been enough food and time to rest, but alas, the poor fall harvest meant a winter of starvation, even for the otherwise hardy.