In a time of burgeoning development and trade, Kael was a man of success, his enterprise in bronze technology bringing wealth and luxury to his family. His wife Lyra was his most valuable partner, her wisdom a key investment in their shared life. They saw the growth of their settlement, viewing every new opportunity not as a path to more property, but as a chance to build a legacy together. But no innovation could halt the creeping sickness that stole Lyras breath. As she weakened, Kael made a d