Ad aspera

-- Our city has many interesting places. But the most remarkable ones are, of course, in the center, and for a warrior – in the Stronghold. In general, it all depends on what exactly the lord is interested in...

As he surveyed the square, Ruven recalled his previous visit to this place. It was back in his youth... His father was preparing for a journey to the North and went to Tirren to buy supplies and equipment. He took his son with him to the city to help, rather than let him loaf around in his absence. They didn't spend much time there then, limiting themselves to a stroll through the shops, after which they headed back. Ruven didn't notice anything particularly interesting then, contrary to the boy's words. Perhaps it was due to the brevity of the visit, or perhaps it was because that time he was just tagging along with his father, not really thinking about anything. He didn't actually provide much help; his father managed on his own – maybe he just wanted to show his son one of the largest cities in Fendrin, but... It turned out ironically that he failed in everything – he didn't properly show him the city, and his journey only led to expenses and injuries, and he didn't take care of his son, so he ended up growing up uneducated. And why was he so obsessed with that Black Dragon...

— Well, first of all, where can I find food and a place to stay overnight? I plan to spend some time here. And the Stronghold...
Ruven pondered.
— I'm not sure what's happening there now. Is it possible to enter it now?