Aestia Valley is a small enclave of civilization in a world ruled by monsters and monstrous spirits who value only strength, but even here, not all is peaceful.  The most powerful spirits of the valley have made peace with humans, but the humans have not made peace with each other. They compete violently and constantly for control of the valley's spiritual resources and hunting grounds.  Even the young are expected to fight and prove their worth for no clan has enough surplus to support those unlikely to contribute. Follow the trials and all too infrequent successes of the newest member of the Silver Bear clan as she grows into adulthood in a world steeped in violence.  Can she chart her own path, or will she too find her fate constrained by the strength of her fists?  On indefinate hiatus. In the meantime, you can enjoy more of Pūmiè's adventures in a choose-your-own-adventure format at https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3882619.