Theme: Tradition vs. Necessity — Status: unfolding
The pressure mounts on the community's leadership as the cyclical soil depletion nears critical mass. Mara confronts Torvin about the misuse and hoarding of medicinal reserves, while Lydian uses his knowledge of local stone theft to undermine the official narrative of the Keep's unwavering strength. This conflict forces the younger generation, embodied by Rhea and Joris, to side with pragmatic survival over tradition.