The Human Emperor looked outside the window of his Royal Carriage as they went on their way to the Beastfolk settlements. After not hearing any news from the messengers he decided, against advice from his council, to personally meet with the representatives of the beastfolk and talk about what was happening. He jolted up and was taken from his reverie as the carriage suddenly halted to a stop.

“What is the matter?” he called out to his coachman.

“The convoys in front suddenly stopped, Sir,” the coachman replied, “It seems like we are met with a roadblock,” “A roadblock?” the Emperor asked, preparing himself in case of an attack, “Are...