When last we left our adventurers, the “Golden Sentinels”, had finally departed from Faleeria once more, eyes toward the city of black stone, Disterra. The hours before embarking into the Lifeless Sea were far from uneventful. Stella left Synnove’s side, and Lenore returned to it, though this 'Valor' appeared to be more hollow than her former self. Synnove and Aelys each are struggling to find their paths and purposes, with Katari and JB offering guidance respectively.