Rodents of various types have begun to increase in numbers across the greater region. Emboldened by the cooler temperatures and virulent conditions, they are now active in every biome and at all hours. Their presence begins with scattered sightings and quickly builds into rolling waves of motion; scouring tall grass, squeaking and chittering through the night, nesting in long-abandoned dens, and even raiding food and herb caches.

What was once a plentiful snack has become a plague of vermin.

• Some wolves may rejoice at the feast; others will be annoyed by the sheer numbers.
• Many may see this as a bad omen; vermin are rarely welcome in abundance.
• Rodent activity is visibly and audibly increased across the region. Week 2 and 3 of Mid Summer will mark the peak, before tapering off as the season ends.
• Hunting wolves may risk exposure to a variety of rodent-borne illnesses... or they may not. It is a time of easy food, if one is discerning enough.