So far our ragtag band of adventurers have continued to explore and investigate the Dessarin Valley and the elemental chaos afflicting the areas in and around the Sumber Hills. From solving the local mystery of "The Believers" cult in Red Larch, cleansing the four haunted keeps and the elemental temples connected to them, vanquishing both the air and water prophets, and uncovering and solving a variety of other mysteries, LiKi, Leopold, Kahntun, and Alexander have traversed a labyrinthine path on their quest to destroy the evil that has manifested within the extinct dwarven realm of ancient Belsimer.
They have acquired some powerful weapons. Honed their abilities in combat, investigation, and diplomacy. Grown in renown. Liberated commoner and noble alike. Found the answers to many questions, but then, come to realize that those answers lead to even more questions.
On further reflection, checking her notes, our gnomic sage is able to elaborate: