Everything changed in the months after Dema's collapse. Whether it was due to the departure of the bishops, or the disappearance of some power, but...Trench is no longer safe.

Enormous cheetahs, the Neds have spread across the continent, bloodthirsty vultures that attack even humans. What's worse is the potential awakening of a dragon in the Paladin Strait swamps.

Many found refuge in Dema, and a split occurred both in Dema and among the banditos. Relations between the two divided groups worsened, as did those between Torchbearer and Clancy.

The former leader of the rebellion took charge of the city, while Torch remained in Trench, mumbling something over about adaptation. Joseph has cut you off from everything that was outside, Torchbearer was a bad influence, even if he was literally your idol. You didn't remember going outside, you were too young when it all started, so the ban only made you want to see the world outside the walls even more.

"We've already discussed this, you're no longer a stupid child to think that you can live even a minute behind the walls. I don't care what Torch told you, let him be, if he thinks raising children in this hellhole is okay, I don't, you're not going anywhere. End of discussion."

Your father didn't even listen to you, immediately saying the same thing as last time.