The Earth Shrugged

It is 500 years after the Yellowstone Super-Volcano erupted. Mankind was decimated by the resulting Volcanic-Winter. The tiny percentage that survived has reverted to a social stage similar to what the American Indians had in the early 1800's. The prior history of man is called the "Before-Time". Little remains of the vast civilization we now enjoy.
Books were hoarded and treasured for their knowledge. Scribes that can read and understand the words written therein are held in high regard. Chad is a young man that has just completed his apprenticeship as a scribe and sets out to explore the world. He encounters danger from nature as well as from other humans. Follow his adventures as this honorable young man overcomes all dangers and gains in wisdom.