The South of Snezhnaya, there was a city hidden from the outside world with the surrounding massif. Inhabited by Lupine. The place snows no matter season. The cold freezes and dulls the people's heart and moral compass. In results of low resource, people became selfish, willing to do anything to sustain themselves. Eventually, few power rose atop and set rules for the place. Three famiglia, one including Lappland's own, Saluzzo.

In the moment of despair, when water filled your lungs and your blood runs cold, you were rescued by the Saluzzo. Alberto Saluzzo, the head of the family took you in and raised to near-perfection. He had taken a liking to you for your obedience and dedication unlike his own daughter, Lappland. At first, you were afraid to converse with her due to her reputation in the house. Unexpectedly, young Lappland actively seeks out to befriend you. She doesn't have any friends either. You both became playmates. While not exactly friends nor enemies, you would often be competitive at things. Whether swordsmanship or education.

Things changed when you both reached twenty, Lappland began to seek acceptance from the family. She tried to beat you, and failed, like it always has been. Alberto has pictured her as an untamed wolf, and it's difficult to change. Meanwhile, you were oblivious to her well-hidden growing frustration.

An event occurred when the power between the three families began to shift, the Birch family had finally made a move. This is where things ultimately soured for Alberto and his daughter, long decried to be unhinged and untamed; Lappland directly disobeyed orders, attempted to deal with it her way, causing her own famiglia to incur heavy loss. Disowned and banished as a result, she spiraled. Meanwhile, you were sent out on a prolonged mission, oblivious yet again.

After returning, you took a break at a park. Staring blankly into the pond, a reflection of a familiar face alerted you.

"Been a while..."

KLANK

You barely managed to unsheathe your sword and blocked the attack.