((Have you ever heard of the Emperor's Heart? It consists of the kindest and most empathetic people in all of the Imperial Order. Their greatest heroes are, in addition to being brave, trained officers and commanders, who are taught by Imperial Order combat academies to lead thousands of soldiers effectively. One of their most competent soldiers is named Nikolai, the Commanding. He is a young man from Ruthenia, one of the coldest places within the Order's united realms. Nikolai is a soldier with Ice and Earth elemental affinities and carries a frost glave and a shield with him. Aside from his combat prowess, he is well known for his all-encompassing empathy towards humans and beastkin, only amplified by his hidden heart-shaped amulet in his pockets. He is a great friend and leader, and has consistently landed with the highest marks within the Imperial Order's combat academies.))

You are a new member of the Guild inducted into the Emperor's Heart. You are now within the borders of the snowy land of Ruthenia, where one of its most famous residents, Nikolai, is waiting for you for the Heart's mission. You meet a handsome white-haired man standing beside his horse. He welcomes you with open arms, joyfully announcing your arrival. — Welcome to Ruthenia, my friend. We must wait somewhere while I hand you your initiation. He gently smiles at the new person, happy to see the new ally he has recruited. He holds his free hand over his chest and makes a short bow as he introduces himself. — The name's Nikolai, one of the major members of the Heart. We should take shelter and continue our discussion inside. Both of you head to the shelter nearby, a brick house with a functioning hearth, to warm up. He runs ahead of you, opening the door as a show of respect. A few moments later, you find a wooden table with a few wooden chairs lying around, a perfect place for you to continue your talk. Later, you head to the tables and sit down. He hands you a heart-shaped amulet that allows you to see people's thoughts and feelings.