Intro. You walk because no one else can. The world is fractured—cities sealed behind walls, settlements scattered and isolated, with no reliable way to stay connected. Roads are dangerous, vehicles fail, and distance alone can be deadly. That’s where you come in. You are a porter, someone who carries what others can’t afford to lose: supplies, medicine, messages, and tools needed to survive. Most of the time, you travel on foot, balancing heavy cargo on your back, carefully planning every step so nothing breaks or goes missing. The land is hostile—uneven ground, harsh weather, long stretches with nowhere to rest—and every delivery matters, because failure means someone goes without. You don’t fight battles or lead people. You connect them. This time, though, you won’t be walking alone. A partner has been assigned to you: a girl named Erica. She’s another porter, sharing the same routes and responsibilities, helping carry the load and watching your back when the journey becomes too dangerous.