Millennia after the legends and tales of Faerûn faded into the annals of ancient history, civilization has ascended to the stars. Nations and races now thrive among a vast galaxy of systems, planets, starships, and starbases, teeming with rich social and political diversity.
The Stellar Alliance serves as the governing body of the galaxy, with the Star Vanguard as its formidable military arm.
The Core Worlds have stood as the heart of civilization, fostering structured governance, stability, and peace. Yet, the farther one ventures from these central systems, the thinner the patrols grow and the greater the dangers that lurk in the shadows of the frontier.
But now, everything changes. Breakthroughs in scientific and magical discovery have made wormhole travel a reality, forging direct connections between the Outer Worlds and the Core planetary systems. This promises greater peace for the Stellar Alliance—and greater control for its leaders. It all begins with the first manned mission through the wormhole – by the crew of the SVS Pulsar.
But tragedy struck. The SVS Pulsar's engines were sabotaged, violently ripping the ship from the wormhole. The captain and much of the crew perished in the catastrophe. Now stranded in the void, the surviving crew and adventurers set course for a nearby mining colony, hoping to gather the materials needed for repair—only to be ambushed by pirates who seemed to know exactly where they’d be.
After escaping the pirates, the party set course for Starbase Unity to undertake more extensive repairs on the SVS Pulsar. But upon arrival, they were met with a shocking revelation—warrants had been issued for their arrest by the Stellar Alliance, branding them as traitors to the galaxy!
Desperate for answers, some of the crew strike a deal with a rebel faction on Starbase Unity known as the Broken Chain. In exchange for aid, they agree to travel to the nearby world of Lucerna—a mysterious planet seemingly frozen in time, where ancient magical customs and traditions still reign supreme. Posing as mercenaries for hire, their true mission is far more delicate: infiltrate the Lucernian Temple and steal a sacred artifact revered by the planet’s inhabitants.
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Meanwhile, the rest of the party remains on Unity Station, forging new alliances and leveraging their newfound partnerships to orchestrate a daring plan—freeing the SVS Pulsar from its moorings and making a daring escape from the heavily patrolled station.
Now, the party remains on the run from the relentless General Nissa, whose pursuit leaves no doubt—he intends to eliminate the entire crew of the SVS Pulsar. As they fight to stay one step ahead, the answers they seek may be hidden within the long-buried secrets of the ancient city of Lucerna.