Her Beastly Allies

Wallace Creek suffers drought and famine. Elara Wallace faints from hunger. Waking, she understands the language of beasts. She finds hidden grain, saving the village. She leads villagers to repair roads, grow mushrooms, and take in refugees. Merchant Axel Lynch targets her. With her ability to communicate with beasts and villager support, she resolves crises and leads the village to prosperity.