Target: The Emperor’s Ossuary (Unmapped Site)

Difficulty Tier: D+ (Standard Scouting, unknown dangers)

Expected Duration: 10+ Days (5 days travel each way + delve time)

Background: Located at the wooded foot of the Idol Hollows, the Emperor’s Ossuary is a massive, recently unearthed dungeon complex. Its architecture predates the Dawnfather mythos, suggesting a civilization lost to the Apostasy. Aside from a cursory glance at the entrance hall years ago, the interior remains a total void on our maps.

The Mission: This is a primary reconnaissance and cartography mission. Your goal is not to clear the complex, but to break ground. The Explorers' Guild requires accurate drawings of the layout, identification of magical signatures for the Aetherweavers' Academy, and a preliminary assessment of the "Umbra-Density" within.

Tactical Protocol (The "Return in One Piece" Clause): Because the dangers are entirely unknown, survival is the primary objective. If the party encounters resistance that exceeds Tier D expectations or finds the atmosphere of the Umbra too oppressive, you are ordered to withdraw immediately. A partial map and a living report are infinitely more valuable to the Guild than a full map carried by a dead party. Use your Blessed Branches judiciously to mark your path back to the surface.

Objectives:

• Penetrate: Enter the Ossuary and establish a safe perimeter at the entrance.
• Map: Chart at least the first two levels or major wings of the complex.
• Identify: Document any traps, monster types, or environmental hazards.
• Withdraw: Return to Emberdawn to provide intel for future, more specialized expeditions.