Early in Mayan 441, an odd series of events occurred within the Western
Ithmia: first, a resonating bang shot through the forest, followed by a
plume of smoke that rose to form a thick cloud above the treetops. As
the smoke billowed higher, an iridescent light flashed through the sky.

Shortly after the furore, adventurers encountered a mage named Gaderian,
who revealed that his staff had flown from his grasp while performing an
explosive experiment. All searched far and wide for the staff, until
finally it was found by a Druid by the name of Hyano within the forest's
treetops. He graciously brought it to Gaderian, who then returned to his
native Lake Narcisse, leaving the previously inaccessible lake within
the Western Ithmia open for all to explore.


Penned by my hand on the 21st of Ero, in the year 443 AF.