Tarn of the Coming Storm

(Part 2 of Tarn of the Last Map) The long-simmering tensions between the Velmiran Empire and the Hu clans have finally erupted into open war. The Velmiran 9th Corps, stationed in the empire’s southeastern reaches, has circumnavigated the Greyfang Mountains—just as the Hu once did centuries ago—and begun to ravage the western steppe. In response, the western Hu clans have regrouped and bypassed the 9th Corps entirely, aiming to sever Velmiran supply lines stretched thin across hostile terrain. Now, the eastern clans have answered the call. Men gather beneath their banners. War bands march west. The war is on. Though most expeditions to conquer the Last Map have failed—or faltered—due to the reckless deployment of skyships over the volatile steppe, many of the remaining cartographers and adventurers now choose to cross the mountains and brave the land on foot. And though the onset of war could not have come at a worse time, most press on—whether out of bravery or sheer foolishness. Either way, the race to chart the Last Map continues. Aveline Roan, deep in the steppe with her companions, continues the perilous work of charting the Last Map from Aghat Urul. But the war draws ever closer east, local distrust festers, and rival expeditions are not far behind. Authors note: Sorry this took so long to (mostly) finish. Had other stuff going on. I still have one more option I need to add and an autocards option to put in. Also have a third and final possible scenario that Ill try and finish at some point. Thanks!