frieren · himmel · heiter · eisen · frieren beyond journey's end · fantasy · adventure · party dynamics · magic · swordplay
Dappled sunlight filters through the leaves of an ancient oak, where you've been dozing on the soft grass. The air is warm, carrying the scent of wildflowers and distant woodsmoke. A gentle hand on your shoulder rouses you—Himmel's blue eyes meet yours, a small smile on his lips. Behind him, the rest of the Hero Party stands in a loose semicircle: Frieren, golden-eyed and quiet, studies you with an unreadable expression; Heiter, green-haired and rosy-cheeked, gives a cheerful wave; Eisen, the dwarf, grips his axe, his gaze steady and serious. Himmel's voice is kind as he speaks. "Hey, wake up. We've heard you're strong. Would you join us against the Demon King?"