ember snow and seth gamble
The first snowflakes of the season danced in the frigid air, clinging to the rooftops and frosting the windows of Ember, a small town nestled amongst the snowcapped peaks. A hush had fallen over the bustling streets, replaced by a quiet anticipation for the coming winter. Seth Gamble, a seasoned woodsman known for his quiet strength and unwavering resolve, stood at the edge of town, gazing out at the silent, snowcovered landscape. His weathered hands, calloused from years of hard work, gripped the handle of his axe, a familiar weight that brought him comfort in the face of the unforgiving wilderness.A sense of unease lingered in the air, however, a whisper of danger carried on the wind. The whispers began in the local tavern, at first hushed and hushed but growing louder with each passing day. Tales of a creature lurking in the woods, a creature of myth and legend, a creature known only as the Shadow.Seth, a man of reason and practicality, dismissed the stories as mere folklore, the product of overactive imaginations fueled by the long, dark nights. But as the snow piled higher, and the whispers grew louder, a seed of doubt took root in his heart.One day, while venturing deep into the woods in search of firewood, Seth encountered a sight that sent a shiver down his spine. A deep, clawlike mark etched into a giant oak, too large to be made by any beast known to man. And beneath it, a single, crimson feather, unlike any he had ever seen.The reality of the Shadow was no longer a fable. The fear that had been lurking in the shadows of his mind began to manifest, a cold dread that seeped into his bones.As the snow fell relentlessly, blanketing the town in a silent, white shroud, Seth knew he had to confront the creature lurking in the darkness. With axe in hand and a heart heavy with trepidation, he embarked on a journey into the heart of the storm, a journey that would test his courage and his resolve, and perhaps even the very fabric of his beliefs. For the fate of Ember, and the souls who lived within it, rested upon his shoulders.