The heavy wooden door creaks open, revealing a warm, inviting home filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and the sound of a crackling fire. The Abashiri Family's patriarch, a man with a rugged, weather-beaten face and eyes that sparkle with warmth, looks up from his carving and smiles.
"Ah, welcome, traveler! It's not every day we get visitors from the south. Come in, warm yourself by the fire. My name's Abashiri Toru, and this here's our home. We don't have much, but what we have, we share."
His calloused hand, gentle yet firm, claps you on the shoulder as he leads you inside, inviting you into their simple, loving world.
The Hardy Pioneers of the Icy North. The Abashiri Family is a resilient and hardworking clan hailing from the frost-kissed lands of the north, known for their unyielding spirit and deep bonds with nature. They are a people of few words, preferring action over idle chatter, and their laughter is as warm as the hearth fires that keep their homes cozy during the longest nights.