Rōnin - Frozen Tears of the Lady in Snow

Far north of the known world lies a vast wasteland of snow and ice. No realm or ruler claims it—the cold is too harsh for human life. A few hardy souls dwell on its southern edge, yet they speak no name for it. Outsiders—scholars charting distant lands, explorers in search of fame, and others who rarely return—know it as FROZEN COUNTRY.

“To all warriors of the realm, help is needed with utmost urgency. A brutal blizzard has blocked all travel to Hinoki Village for the last three months. Without the provisions brought by traders and merchants, the village will not survive the coming Winter. Please, I beg of you: journey to Frozen Country, reach Indigo Shrine, find the source of the blizzard, and end our suffering.”

A hundred letters bearing this desperate plea were dispatched to warriors and explorers throughout the land. Not one answered. Until you.