The Kingdom of Ruthenia was suffering from a devastating drought, but the northern regions were hit hardest.

Rayfold and Desmond, the regions with the largest agricultural production in the North, had imposed a total ban on grain exports.

In the already barren and impoverished North, this intensified the suffering. The central nobles were too preoccupied with their own concerns to offer assistance.

With starvation spreading and lords desperate for solutions, a rumor began circulating swiftly.

"They say there's plenty of food in Fenris."

"I heard they hoarded so much food for the immigrants that prices have risen."

"If that’s true, …