When the Arkirlasse Blooms

After soldiers destroy his mountain village, Jessie loses everything in life but his brother Hal. Taken in by a lonely farmer, Jessie wakes up each morning purely for his brother’s sake. Protecting Hal was the first and last promise Jessie made to his mother, and he'll do whatever it takes to keep Hal safe and happy - even if that means staying alive despite his crushing guilt.

Still, life goes on, and eventually Jessie agrees to venture into the nearby city of Fier with Hal. One mishap and a rescue later, Jessie is unceremoniously dumped in the middle of a bakery, where he meets the baker's daughter, Miriam. She's intrigued by his mysterious origins, and Jessie finds himself actually wanting to talk to a stranger. When Miriam asks to see him again, Jessie surprises himself by agreeing.

Jessie’s not sure if he can allow himself to love again, but with time, his garden, Hal’s support, and a sprinkle of magic, he may just be able to find his own reasons for living.