Just southeast of the border of Mamor County, in the eastern part of Baldim County, built by the great lake, the bustling outskirts of "Shatai City" are a sprawl of tattered tents and ramshackle huts.
In bygone years, a massive influx of people into the territory might have delighted the Lord governing this land.
However, several months ago, this region had already been plundered by a few thousand Urian mercenaries. Only after extorting valuables and food supplies could Shatai City, now suffering a severe shortage of resources, avoid being sacked. The dire situation has pushed the city to open its granaries and release the Lord's emergency reserves to aid the ever-growing number of border refugees arriving.
Gazing at the throngs of refugees outside the city walls, donning battered iron helmets, armed with axes, spears, and farming tools, and towing away the distributed relief grain, the Fat Baron kicked the battlements in a fit of resentment.
