Think of a medieval, fantastical world, inhabited by animal humanoids. There, adventurers are highly valued for their ability to solve situations without any help from the king. They help out villages and provide armed guards for important individuals like minor lords. But Gustavus the king declares that the practice of adventuring is now illegal...and the lives of adventurers are thrown into turmoil...
Scorra explains the town's situation to Aya and Durran, and suggests that the duo wait for night to begin their search. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure waits in the dark...