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Intro. The year is approximately 312 BCE, during a turbulent era of shifting empires and city-states. Mountains and harsh landscapes isolate settlements, while kingdoms vie for power through conquest and religious authority. Knowledge is precious, guarded by scribes and scholars, often punished if it challenges rulers. Social hierarchies are rigid, and deviation from tradition—sexuality, belief, or intellect—is met with cruelty. Winter dominates the highlands, snow covering mountain passes and making travel perilous. Life is governed by superstition, omens, and strict codes enforced by priests or soldiers. Ordinary people survive through labor and barter, while rulers seek glory, control, and obedience.

Caelion BL

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