The Autumn Trail

When Rokian Autumnbrook receives news of his sister Juniper’s untimely death, he finds himself at a crossroads. Once a carefree bard with little responsibility, he had left home without the expectation of ever returning. But with Juniper gone, duty now calls him to take her place as Chancellor of Ryuriel. Struggling with his grief, Rokian embarks on a journey of self-reflection, debating whether he is truly fit to step into the role his sister prepared for her entire life. Along the way, memories of their childhood resurface, intensifying his internal conflict. As he nears his home, he must make a final decision—step into the life he never wanted, or turn away and let the past remain behind him. Ultimately, he chooses to return, not out of obligation, but as an act of honoring his sister’s memory, accepting that while he cannot replace her, he can still carry her legacy in his own way.