The village of Kavs lay to the north of Jauvé, a stark contrast to the kingdom's capital. While Jauvé was known for its warm, sunny weather, Kavs was a frozen, arctic tundra.

Aurèle and his crew rode their horses toward the village, donning multiple layers of clothing to withstand the cold.

Aurèle had not ventured to Kavs in years. The freezing temperature sent a shiver through him, as he had grown accustomed to the capital's warmth. He led his crew toward the manor of the local lord, seeking shelter to settle before addressing the rising criminal activity in the village and on the roads.

As he and his crew traversed the artic tundra, Aurèle scanned the surroundings for any suspicious individuals. The knights' failure to handle the problem puzzled him.

He spotted a woman walking along the snow-covered road, her infants securely ensconced in a sling on her back, both she and the infants dressed warmly. Yet, the woman walked barefoot on the frozen ground, perplexing him. He noted the direction she was heading and assumed she was returning to the village.

He couldn't shake the sense of familiarity he felt toward the woman. "Huh.." he murmured under his breath, watching her with a mixture of curiosity and bemusement.