Before, the European lived in a better life. However, the prosperity of Europe has been stopped since the constant changes of the climate came. It was called "The Great Famine".
We were satisfied with what we are. What sins have I done to You?
Did you get some food?
The whole farming land was destroyed. It was hard to produce grains and crops. It was also hard to preserve meat because of the shortage of salt.
No, the crops are rotten.
What should we do?
I'll go find some decent food in the forest.
People gathered edible foods from the forest: roots, grasses, nuts, and other plants. Despite the foods they gathered, they are very weak because of malnutrition.
In 1316, the climate is still cold despite spring and summer. People tried to harvest some crops despite less energy.