Entire and whole and perfect
Building a society is hard. Smashing it down is easy.
After the collapse, Alfred successfully built a thriving community and farm. Those living within the village boundary have so much more than mere survival. They enjoy unity, defence, a bright future for all. Civilisation is once again within reach.
But beyond the boundary, where the remaining ferals subsist, is lawlessness, chaos, starvation, and death.
You’d think the citizens would be thankful, even appreciative.
Alfred thought they were getting there. But a persuasive agitator began campaigning against him.
With each false promise, she gains more and more supporters, splitting the village in two.