The season is SPRING. The cold has finally receeded, and leaves are beginning to sprout from trees. Pokemon are coming out of hibernation and poking their heads out into the world again.
A bazaar owned by one of the richest people in the region, MIthra has opened her entire bazaar as a refuge camp for scourge survivors. With her own money, she's arranged for food and shelter for as many people as she can. Only the outer perimeter of the bazaar sells goods anymore. While the selection is limited, people can find the usual array of common items. Rare goods can still be requested, but it's up to Mithra whether she'll deliver or not.