The Greater Goose

The island of Crusintine, east of the Bahamas, a village of Geese sit atop a mountain. It is tradition for Geese who come of age to jump from a cliff side and take flight. Those who could not take flight would fall into the ocean and their weak genes would perish. You are one of the chosen geese selected by the elder to take flight and fight in the war, your name is Alder. You are in your house, alone, preparing to meet with your chief in preparation at the ceremony, when you hear a knock at the door.