The End of the World... again?

[Degren Brightforge]

[TIMESTAMP: a few days after July Game]

A letter is posted on the inn wall by the messenger. It reads:


I trust this letter finds you all well. I apologize for my absence of late, and for the lateness in this letter. The last month has been restless, and I only now find time to pen this.

Be aware: The damage dealt to the earth and water circles has caused serious damage to Annwm and, perhaps, the world. The earth seems to have died, and any crops growing perished a month ago. Wild food is scarce, as the ripe fruits fell from their dead plants and rotted on the forest floor, and the Hellion's arrival around the world absolutely destroyed the livestock and wild animal supply, leaving bodies scattered throughout the land to rot and attract flies.

The people of Applevale, and likely the world, face starvation and plague. We have gathered what we could, but stocks are low, and hope lower. As conditions worsen, I suspect once peaceful men and women may grow violent in their desperation.

I advise that Holdfast immediately begin rationing their supplies of food, preserve what game remains in the forest, and shore up any and all defenses against raiders.
Redouble any efforts to fix the circles, and restore the earth and oceans to life. Winter is fast approaching and I don't think any of us will survive it.

Be safe, and prepare for the worst

Sincerely, Councilman Degren Brightforge