Erthenia

But the risk doesn't scare me; it's not safe back home either. Either the Northern Barbarians attack, or the Yan'shi restlessly search for something known only to them.

Guys, why does everyone think the North is something bad? It would be nice to be in a snow-covered village right now, in this stuffy weather, sitting by my own fireplace, wrapped in a blanket, reading a book or magazine, or a letter from Illinara. Then, have a beer with the guys, eat some sizzling meat, and watch life unfold in the village: some are preparing for a hunt, and over there, the carpenters are reinforcing the palisade. Narrow paths connect the settlements, and messengers hurry along, carrying packages with tobacco, letters, healing potions, and small items. Only a lone Yan'shi restlessly roams in the snowy expanse, searching for something of its own.

Added 8 minutes later

- We need to eliminate whoever is behind this. Besides the governor's daughter, we can consider the Fortress "Daggernight" or the village of Taranis. The governor doesn't want to withdraw soldiers from the city, so we can't expect any help from him, but if we gather a strike force, we have a good chance of completing the task.

- Well, I could find a few strong guys in my squad, but I'm not sure we'll be here for long. Do you think all these problems are interconnected? From the governor's story, the fortress was captured by bandits, and the village by some demon. It's unclear why people are dying in the city, but when the dead march under the walls, it's no surprise that diseases are spreading. Perhaps," James lowered his voice even further, to an almost inaudible whisper. "Do you think all of this is the work of someone specific, who wants to undermine Illinara's power in this land?