Book 5: Chapter 1
Summers in Natra were markedly short.
There was a geographic explanation for this: its location at the northernmost end of the continent.
The warm season made people buzz with activity, and the Kingdom of Natra was no exception. Because summers never lasted long, the citizens were bent on making the most of every minute. In fact, they seemed to come more alive than any other nation.
On top of that, they were humming with excitement over the various exploits of Prince Wein. All had expected this summer to be particularly spirited, and they weren’t wrong.
… Except this year had an element of surprise.
The season drew to a close. Fall was just around the corner.
It was the time of year to cool off their heated heads, but the citizens of the kingdom were continuing to party like it was midsummer.
There was one reason for it.
The Kingdom of Natra was flourishing.