"Hear ye, adventurer! For the past 92 years the Stones of Hongmar have been assailed by an unrelenting allabon. We all cower in fear before the might of Stone Rain at our doorstep. But we need not live in this prison! I, Eisen Rache, and my good friend, Radalm, have joined together to found the Oak and Iron Expedition! We invite you to join us in our efforts to reclaim the old world and breathe life back into the wastes!"

Goals are as follows, in order of priority:

1. Found a permanent settlement to the east
2. Navigate and map the cave systems within the Terrific Slash
3. Discover and build relations with other factions
4. Research and cultivate native plants
5. Prepare to delve into Stones' Dome