In the cold and frozen northlands, a young member of the Order of Hunters by the name of Alexei Ibranov struggles to escape the weight of his responsibilities. His father, his brother, and even his inner self constantly admonish him for failing to live up to his potential. his ennui is challenged when he apprehends an elven mage, who calls himself Jouka, attempting to flee an unpleasant truth. After some shenanigans, adventures, and murder investigating, they grow closer than either could've expected. Unbeknownst to Alexei, a conspiracy is brewing under the surface that may erupt into an all-out war between his own nation and their elven neighbors, who have known peace for generations. It is up to him, and his new partner, to root out the rot in the system, and preserve peace between their peoples.
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