LocalIce

## Backstory

Ice comes from a small region to the extreme north known as the Peaks. Ran by a council of elders these "Peaks" have been his home for as long as he has known himself.

Ice was born a smith crafting everything from simple tools for the common folk too hand carved jewellery for the more illustrious in the area. He was taught by an adept weapons forger and is proficient when it comes to his craft. In fact that is what has became his greatest burden, his ability to create. After countless years of crafting and forging Ice became known as an adept himself.

Whilst being a smith did bring Ice both pride and fulfilment he wanted more than to just sit by an anvil all day hammering away. In fact so much so he decided to take a step back and wander for a while. This didn't exactly go down well with the people surrounding him. The people of the peaks take great pride in their livelihoods. It is looked down upon and even discouraged for anyone to seek out something different from what they are either born into or made into.

Being ousted by his own kind for standing his ground Ice has became a freelancer who's current only goal is to see what else there is other than a blacksmith's shop.

## Seasons

### Ice - Journal - Season 0

#### [Week 1]

I've arrived at what appears to be a small continent to the direct south west of my homeland. It's funny how even here there is snow. A near perfect place to settle. At least for now anyway. After speaking with a local village I come to understand that within this area lies a small shopping district. I'll go there next light to see what they have to offer. After all I do need to get some supplies for the coming weeks...

#### [Week 2]

Well, to say the least my trip took a turn for the worst. I met several "renowned" people whilst I was on my travels but most notably a drunk named "Morth". The moment I decide to sit down I get this idiot come over and spout how there is a crystal that can bring back the dead and that this land is filled with a terrorist group called the "acolytes". I've known for some time I'd end up meeting people like this but not just as I'm setting up my own home. Can't they at least wait before they badger me?

#### [Week 3]

Week 3, normally I'd write these at the end of each week just so I get everything down but this time's a bit different. Today I had 2 locals pop up at my own house. Now these weren't from the village, I can deal with that. All the trade etc. No, this time I'm faced with someone made from literal glass and says they can "speak with the trees". Then we have the other one who was brought along by the glass guy and says that they are "in-tune with nature." Can't I just get some peace? Not only this but this glass "thing" keeps going on about how he forgets everything constantly...

#### [Week 4]

Finally, some good news. I've settled down and finally have a sustainable food supply. One of the villagers brought over some crops as a good will gift. I've replanted some and have the rest stored for the coming weeks. That means I won't have to go anywhere near that hell of a shopping district. On a different note I have what appears to be a letter from another local. It's inviting me to a party with directions, now normally I'd throw that away. Especially after the last three weeks but for now I'll keep it and decide soon what to do, the writing alone intrigues me. On a bit of a side note, how did they know where to find me? The village is still North of my home so I doubt they'd just stumble on me. That's also a question for the future. For now I'm tired.

#### [Week 5]

Week 5. For some godforsaken reason I decided to delve into the shopping area again. I wanted some spare Iron to re-forge into a cauldron (better soup that way) but again as fate would have it I stumble across the drunk. Thankfully this time he isn't going on about the crystal but instead he's talking about a town that apparently he is the "king" of. But not really the king, they gave him it for diplomatic reasons? I don't know anyway who in their right mind would give this man a kingship... I do have to say though. The fact that he is technically a ruler does bump him up on the reputation ladder. It's admirable to say the least.

#### [Week 6]

So, a lot happened. For starters the whole party occurred.. That was a mess but we'll leave that for a different time. I have more important things to chronical. The acolytes that I so fully thought were fake are very much real. After the party myself and another ventured off to discuss the continent further. (They seemed to not be as much of a nut as the rest so I gave them a benefit of the doubt). Anyway, apparently we ventured a bit to far and stumbled across what appeared to be a village under siege. Hundreds of grey faced pilgrims with axes and shields. Riding boar and who knows what else. They. They are apparently the acolytes.