Flowers which Bloom in Winter

For Rue to appreciate the privileges as a prince of Hiemswald, he sets off incognito, to tour the land which he must soon serve.

But… a rite of passage comes with its challenges.

He gets ambushed by bandits en route, and soon after, a certain warning from his adviser is realised…

He wakes in a remote village, under the care of a quiet apothecary and carefree hunter. They have a strong bond with each other, but also a seemingly sorrowful tie to the forest.

Inexplicably drawn to their mysteries, what turmoil might Rue uncover amidst this apparently serene woodland?