The journey begins peacefully as a tribe of Dwellers plan their annual migration from the increasingly-dangerous northern Edgelands to Shalefields, the northern frontier of Albion. Katlan, the leader of this particular tribe, is overseeing his tribe when he realizes that his old friend, Gabriel, is missing once again. Frustrated, the older Dweller ventures to the off-road forest of Kerr's Halt, where he finds Gabriel caring for his beloved horse, Seren. Angry at his friend for slowing down the group and pretending to be a Hero, Katlan forces Gabriel to mount up on Seren, accompanying him through the initial part of the massive road known as the Albion Way. It is during this initial ride that the duo notice a massive storm brewing over the Tattered Spire. Impressed with Gabriel's riding and