Unity
The dyadic island of Unity stands as a testament to the friendship of four Factions.
On the eve of Bardstock, The Grove sent ravens to prominent members of three other Factions: The Cast, Cedar Hill, and the Guild of the Black Sky. The stated purpose was to aid in exploration of a beautiful island within the Sea of Fate.
Upon landing at this lush paradise, the adventurers were faced with a contingent of Blue Horizon attempting to take the territory. Despite negotiating in good faith, the adventures Blue Horizon attempted to betray them.
Population Center: Village
Location: Mundus Ferox
Factions: The Grove, The Cast, Cedar Hill, Guild of the Black Sky
Hex: 3516
Affiliated: N/A
Upgrades: Lumber Mill
Fortunately, the members of all four Factions raised swords together to combat the treacherous ruffians and drive them into the surf. Cedar Hill looked especially satisfied with the result. After securing the area, the Grove contingent revealed their true purpose for being there: to commemorate the kindness and good will between these Factions in a physical place in Osterra. This place was meant to be a place of rest, where all their Factions would always be welcome.
The formal decree was thus:
"Brothers and Sisters Cast, Cedar, and Sky,
It has been our honor to fight alongside you to rid the Sea of Fate of Blue Horizon, bringing a beautiful island under the Grove’s care. It has been our endeavor to entice each of you to the task to serve another purpose: a symbol that brings us all together in peace.
Though this island shall be under the Grove’s care, we will revitalize it and repurpose its Harvests to split among our four great Factions, as a reminder of our kinship and promises kept. We would ask you to expect couriers for this at your Capitals: lumber for this and future Harvests. Though we are currently sifting through the various plans (and frankly nightmarish procurement cycles), be it known that the Grove will seek to name this settlement Unity. You and yours will always be welcome here.
Goddess Walk,
Sir Trez Arrigo, Quartermaster"
The Grove sees themselves as the caretakers of Unity; it is both a sense of duty and point of pride to keep the island a welcome respite from harsh adventures.
Unity has a humble beginning: a small tropical village to support both rejuvenation and relaxation to champions of Osterra. Carved on the side of a simple wooden bridge-- called the Unity Bridge-- are the names or sigils of the united travelers: Oonagh Cardot, High Celestial Meryn, Dima, Obi Kalrynn, Sir Artorias the Moonslayer, Sir Trez Arrigo, Fëawen the Green, Sir Garon, High Venture Brennen, Flax, and Imra, Master of Elixirs.