Fogtreader's Path

While the main way of getting to your destination lies in the Archstones, there are other ways of travel. Ways that are far more dangerous, but hidden from the public eye. A path only able to be walked by some, able to guide small groups of others. For a price. They are called Fogtreaders, a unique group in the Gatelands who have the ability to cut transient paths through the fog, moving from landmark to landmark. Spice traders are a name they go by in some circles, as many of the Fogtreaders take to harvesting spices and herbs along their travels. While their method is unknown, or whatever condition allows them to do it, they get the job done. The Fogtreaders are not a house, but individuals who know the secrets of the trade. They may collaborate for safety, but there is no official faction of these people.

Nobody quite knows what they do that allows them to cut through the fog, when any others who try are consumed and driven mad, but manage to nonetheless. Fogtreaders are rare, and work for a price. Their job is incredibly dangerous for all involved, but through them adventurers are able to surreptitiously get to locations that the Archstones have no access to. Be sure to follow close, and match their steps. The fog may take you if you don’t.

Pictured is the Fogtreader’s Mark, colloquially called the Spice Tap. This is a mark carved or painted upon surfaces that serve as landmarks to Fogtreaders, with a different meaning for each color.

Blue: Supply Cache buried here.

Red: Danger, monsters spotted in the area.

Pink: Suitable hiding spot here.

Yellow: Hello! Hope your pathfinding is going well! Gift nearby. Usually left by the friendly amongst them.

Green: Safe Place to Rest

Purple: Dyes Nearby

Orange: Spices Nearby

Brown: Fogvine Nearby

Black/Carved: Follow Path, often marked on multiple 	trees/rocks along pathways.

White: Holy Site nearby Gray: Dead Man’s mark: Turn Around. Fogtreader died here. Do not proceed.