Fishing is a big deal for people up north. Compared to hunting, it takes way less effort to get food.
Well, except for the fishermen. They risk their lives heading out to sea.
For northerners, fishing is more than just catching fish. It's not just a hobby, it's a must-have skill for living in Rooks.
And in Rooks, everyone—young or old, man or woman—loves bragging about the size of their catch. Wherever there are Rooks people, three things are guaranteed: beer, sausages, and fishing.
That's why the most respected person in Rooks is the one who catches the biggest fish. They're called the "Fishing King" and are admired by all. Who's the current Fishing King? That would be me.
About a year ago, I went fishing. It was a perfect day—clear skies, calm waters. I went deep-sea fishing with a seasoned fisherman. But no matter how many times I cast my line, nothing bit. Not just fewer fish than usual—literally nothing.
The fisherman sensed something was off and was about to head back when suddenly, something huge took my bait. It was so big my fishing rod almost touched the water.
As a Rooks native, there was no way I'd just let it go. Either I reel it in, or my rod snaps—there had to be an outcome.
We fought for four straight hours. I've been in countless battles, but I've never been this exhausted. Sweat poured down like rain. Just as my rod was about to break, I finally pulled it up.
Turned out to be a giant tuna. It was so big that, for a moment, I thought I'd caught a whale.
I brought it back to Rooks. People cheered louder than when I became the lord.
Haha, maybe I'm bragging a little too much. So, what do you say? Wanna go fishing with me next time?