A rather notorious expedition of rangers, treasure-hunters and exploring has been hired by The Crown to explore and map the New Continent. After several months out at sea, they arrive in a new world, full of magic and might, and are greeted by aggressive, untamed wild beasts. The expedition happens upon the ruins of what seemed to be a great civilization living on the coast, but long-abandoned since. Preliminary surveys of the area have revealed a gargantuan cave opening. Nothing is known about the inside or how deep the cave goes. The explorers and tomb-raiders on board the ship are preparing their backpacks for the climb down into the cave.