The Old Gods are ancient deities associated with powerful relics and sacred rituals, including Mollthain, known as The Rampart, and Otheidas, the god-king. Their influence persists in the realms they once governed, with remnants such as the Blessed Branches being essential for their worship and the rekindling of sacred pyres. The Old Gods are linked to various altars, including one at Caranthalis, and their followers contend with accusations of heresy in contemporary society.
The faction's followers aim to retrieve a great creature left by Mollthain beneath Grithmaar Deep, believed to be tied to the destruction of Jamal's home. Their mission led to the procurement of a circlet associated with Otheidas. Recognizing the need for a Blessed Branch to reignite a sacred pyre, they traded with Ygva for one branch in exchange for seeds. Heyou was tasked with carrying the Blessed Branch due to his stealth abilities.
The faction seeks to reclaim the Living Fortress and deliver the Blessed Branch to Drosven’s Gate, navigating through Verrow's Span, where conditions for refugees stabilized. They secured the body of Askavir, linked to the departed god Tlellic, for examination and planned a targeted harvest of its remains. Their journey included crafting and community collaboration while reflecting on their ties to the Old Gods.
Draz attempted to recruit Tamber, an academic, to their cause of reviving the Old Gods, but she declined, citing risks to social stability. Sylvie urged Draz to keep their quest secret. Their cautious route took them through the mountains, avoiding Thistleglass, during which they experienced supernatural occurrences, such as Sylvie's dreams of Ygva and the ancient stone weavers, culminating in a blizzard that tested their resolve.