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"Let's go to the edges of the land and unveil her secrets, shall we?"
Acting as the continuation from Skógrinn Svartr Vill Einn Draumr, Expeditioner's Joklumarkar tells of a reorganized expedition mission of Magallan, Typhon, and Santalla to reach the Infy Icefield in the north through the Sami route and search for any sign of a missing Rhine Lab expedition team. While the expedition intends to explore the lands around and beyond the Icefield, the team also have to search for a rogue Emperor's Blade gone missing in Sami and prevent them bringing utter disaster onto the land of Sami through their Collapsal corruption.
The Endless Tundra[]
The Rhine Lab expedition team led by Magallan are ready for another thrilling exploration to the Infy Icefield through the Sami route. They are eager to find out the secrets of the north, especially after they receive a specimen box that contains an unknown, rootless "flower." Nevertheless, they prioritize themselves in seeking the missing team led by Director Andrenette Mariam; the expedition is just an extra for the rescue mission. In the meantime, Santalla and Typhon arm themselves to the teeth as they learn about the missing "Black Mark," a rogue Emperor's Blade that has been completely overtaken by their leaking demonic shards, and the Blade's presence will definitely turn Sami into an uninhabited land. They are informed that many of the northern soldiers have been dispatched to hunt down the enemy, and they keep themselves alarmed to defend both the land of Sami and the R.L. expedition team.
While the Sami route is a preferred route to enter the Infy Icefield for Columbian explorers, its obstacles are far more challenging than the team expects. They not only have to survive its harsh environment from the infested bogs in the south and then the entangling dark forests up in the north, but also, have to pay respect to the local Samfjod tribes and the Snowpriests who could be hostile to the team. Nevertheless, with the help of Typhon and Santalla, they are able to persuade them to permit the team to enter the north.
After traveling in the Sami heartland for twelve days, the R.L. team eventually reaches a forest where they are to meet a new guide. This is the first time they encounter the legendary Cyclops. As promised, Alcis is here to lead the team to the Icefield through her memories during her stay with Director Mariam.
Before their departure and entering the Icefield, Alcis makes divination to predict the team's future. Her visions will definitely be fulfilled along the journey.
The Fimbulventr[]
All the three endings are canon as they happen concurrently. Nevertheless, some parts of the endbooks show a timeline that could be non-canon.
To Talk With the Mountains[]
Magallan is the very first person who managed to venture into the deep north, driven by her curiosity to understand more of the Icefield.
After numerous struggles, the expedition team finally reaches the Fjal Vetrtonn, Sami's northernmost mountain range. Even though the blizzard prevents them from crossing the range, the team's persistence triumphs over all obstacles. Being amazed by them, "the Will of Sami" -- the very consciousness of the land of Sami -- gives them a challenge to test the explorers' determination.
The team, with Magallan's bravery, finally passes Its test. "The Will of Sami" then asks about her reason to explore the beyond despite hidden dangers. Like an innocent child, Magallan explains that she wants to explore the unknown and unveil its secret so that humanity can learn more in the name of science. All she wishes are just a few documentation notes, specimens, and photos.
Being touched by her pure curiosity, "the Will of Sami" finally accepts her requests and stops the blizzard. Such is the proof that Sami itself has accepted them as a member of Sami, and letting them enter the Icefield is its best gift to them. Without hesitation, the adventurers continue their journey to the Infy Icefield.
Endbook: What I Saw[]
The story is a prologue of the expedition. Months before the epic "Project Horizon Arc," Andrenette pays a visit to Kristen Wright the Control in the headquarters at Trimounts to allow him leading the largest expedition team to the Icefield R.L. has ever organized, a team of fifteen explorers in total. He knows that this is the only chance he could get permission from the Control as she is now more often staying outstation and seldom appears at the HQ.
Nevertheless, Kristen lightheartedly allows his expedition team by signing his permit. In turn, she is willing to share with him the secret of the Icefield through knowledge passed on by Friston the "Preservator," the "god" of the Hall of Stasis beneath Trimounts. Through her, Andrenette learns for the first time regarding the "edge" of the Infy Icefield.
Endbook: Daybreak[]
The story is a shift between the memories of Andrenette's team in the past and Magallan's team in the present. Back in the past, Andrenette's team encounters Alcis for the first time, and they are amazed by the appearance of a rare Cyclops. Even though he knows of the Cyclopes' precise prophecies, Andrenette refuses to foretell further. Rather, he wishes to experience the unknown by himself as a brave explorer. Despite the fact that it eventually leads to his downfall, Andrenette has no regrets for his actions.
Back to the present, Magallan's team are on their way returning south after witnessing all the events at the "edge" of the Icefield. Even though they have exhausted their resources, they receive aid from countless local Samifjod. As they cheer around campfire, Magallan is happy to see everyone having a enjoyable time while putting aside their differences. Here, there are no "the civilized" or "the barbarians" but mere friends sharing their joy on a peaceful night.
The next morning, Magallan wakes up to watch the early sunrise, and Typhon stays besides her and shares with her some candies to enjoy the scenery.
Endbook: Blurry Land[]
This section is considered NON-CANON in the story, and most likely it is a part of her wild dream acting as a vision provided by "the Will of Sami."
In this ending, Magallan somehow departed from her expedition team and continues her venture on her own. She eventually reaches an underground world where wildlife is thriving. There, she sees a bright light shining from afar, and Magallan is eager to chase after the light. Little does she know that she has spent too long chasing after the light to the point that she has forgotten time. Most importantly, she has already abandoned her science equipment and thick coat, and she becomes a savage with only long hair and a wood stick in her hand.
Nevertheless, Magallan's curiosity keeps on driving her search for the light source. When she reaches the finishing line, she sees a gargantuan tree which resembles a Sami sacred tree. But this tree is super unique -- it has a literal living, pumping heart. It is from here Magallan realizes this: Sami is a literal "living" land. She passes the mountains that is Its back, and she has passed Its flesh and bones. From the tree, she notices some runes on its barks representing her worrisome future, but her curiosity keeps on driving her to search for the "brain" of Sami. All she wants is to "learn more about Sami."
Winterfall[]
"Brace yourselves, brave unatattik, for the endless winter of the Andskotarnir is coming..."
The expedition team continues its venture in the Icefield and comes across an empty military camp. There, Santalla notices a recognizable green helmet -- the helmet of Eikþyrnir the "Treescar Warrior." She hurriedly departs from the team and heads south to search for him, but all is too late. Eikþyrnir and his troop have been corrupted by demonic influence during their pursuit after the rampaging "Black Mark." A fight breaks out as she tries to stop both the Emperor's Blade and Eikþyrnir. Even then, Eikþyrnir's remaining conscience empowers him to hunt down the "Black Mark."
The battle ends with a heroic tragedy. Eikþyrnir successfully kills the "Black Mark," but he himself has been corrupted by the Collapsals. With his broken left arm and antler, the once-mighty hero meets his end while standing. Nevertheless, Santalla pays her final respect to Eikþyrnir and the warriors by burying their corpses in a blizzard. She wishes that their spirits will continue defending Sami even in the afterlife.
Endbook: Warriors Never Defy Death[]
The story is a flashback of the northern warriors' expedition. Months ago, Eikþyrnir and his warrior were escorting a migrating tribe. Since their homeland had been corrupted by the Collapsals, they were forced to leave their ancestral land and move southward. Along the journey, Eikþyrnir meets a mother calming her baby in grief. He recalls his late wife who has gone missing forever after she joined the tribe's last migration. He has long forgotten her, nor does he remember her often, for a warrior has no time to worry about his family.
Upon meeting the mother, he tries to calm down the baby. The mother apologizes to the baby for giving birth in an unhospitable land, and Eikþyrnir shows his sorrow by acknowledging her words.
Endbook: Usurping Fate's Mockery[]
Before his ultimate battle against the "Black Mark," Eikþyrnir hurriedly leads his troop to the southern forest where the "Black Mark" is spotted. He sees a devastating battlefield where countless shamans were murdered by the Blade, and Santalla struggles to give them a fatal blow. However, the demonic corruption after their death slowly bends the space around through its black fog, and everything suddenly becomes lawless. Nevertheless, Eikþyrnir ignores the danger and marches towards the demons. He eventually ends the rampage by smashing the "core" of the Collapsal and sealing it with his Arts. Unfortunately, he is pierced by black spears onto his back upon sealing up the demon, and the Treescar Warrior is forever frozen.
NON-CANON: In a section of this story, Santalla meets her final demise as she is heavily corrupted by the Collapsal from the "Black Mark's" leaking armor.
Endbook: The Exiled Returns Home[]
As Santalla gives her final respect to Eikþyrnir during her "funeral," she admires him despite he gives up everything, including memories of his late wife. His bravery has been a symbol for the Samifjod warriors, yet even he himself could not overcome this uncontainable danger. Fate has determined her to become a new Snowpriest despite her self-imposed exile. Nevertheless, as the "shaman of the blizzard," Santalla vows she will never give in to fate.
Long Into an Abyss[]
Through the vision provided by Alcis where she once assisted Andrenette, the expedition team finally reaches the North Pole of the Icefield. There, the team witnesses an absurdly extraordinary phenomenon. They find rootless flowers blooming everywhere, one that resembles the specimen provided by Andrenette, but they are shown an eerie atmosphere as it bends the space around. In front of the team is something that is beyond their imagination -- a giant, ancient, ring-shaped structure that acts like a portal. From the portal, a chaotic demonic being, an enormous Collapsal, is encroaching out and mercilessly gobbling up the area like a black hole. The team panicked while facing this alien being, but they must fight it regardless.
"I must do this. It's the only way to stop the demons..."
In the midst of the battle against the Collapsal, Alcis steps in by laying out a giant veil through her Arts. She wishes to sacrifice herself to prevent the Collapsal from devouring Sami. The barrier separates the team, and Typhon attempts to save her only family member. However, the Cyclops deems their separation as her ultimate fate, hence bidding farewell to her "daughter".
Amma gores the Collapsal back into the dimension where it belongs and seals the portal, trapping herself on the other side in the process.
Just then, a miracle somehow happens. Amma, the great goddess of Sami and the protector of nature, appears amongst the team. To Alcis' bewilderment, Amma brutally gores the Collapsal with her antlers and pushes it back to the portal. The "Lord of the Deer" then seals up the portal and finally vanishes with the Collapsal.
The portal lays dormant in the Icefield. Let's hope that it will never be opened again...
The portal is finally sealed, and there will not be any demonic threat onto Sami...for now. Sacrifice is needed for such temporary peace however, Amma is forever gone and Sami is no long under her blessing. According to Alcis' vision, the portal will definitely be opened again somewhere in the future.
Endbook: Waterdrop[]
The story is a flashback of Alcis' past. As she encounters young Typhon weeping for her dead parents murdered by the demons, she sees a vision of herself. There, she will eventually encounter an expedition team who will travel towards the furthest north, but they will meet an unfortunate fate. She sees herself assisting the northern warriors battling against the demon. Most importantly, she sees the child's unfortunate future: Typhon will one day be corrupted by the Collapsals, and she ends her own life through her Arts. Alcis herself will also be murdered by Typhon's arrows before she ultimately commits suicide.
Despite the two's uncertain future, Alcis only dismisses it as an avoidable possibility. She also gratefully takes in Typhon as her beloved child.
Endbook: Remembrance[]
Just after the battle at the portal that seals up the Collapsals, the land of Sami becomes peaceful. To Typhon however, this is absolutely abnormal. Amma is forever gone -- "gone," instead of dead, for the Samifjod believe the dead will still live on in Sami. She is frustrated to see other Samifjod blindly seeking for Amma's blessed snowballs, yet she could not stop their belief. Eventually, She encounters a Snowpriest and seeks his counseling. The Snowpriest replies that Amma's blessing never leaves, even though she is forever gone. Amma's love will persist on, for she still loves the land of Sami. The Snowpriest mysteriously vanishes, leaving Typhon with endless questions.
Meanwhile, Alcis is facing a trial by the Snowpriests, Samifjod chieftains, and even Cyclops kinsmen to judge her action in the North Pole. She stands in front of the council and presents her vision to them.
Endbook: To the Shore of Fate[]
The story begins with Alcis' vision regarding the giant portal, the ancient "door" at the edge of the Icefield. She has already been well aware of its presence thanks to generations of Cyclopes' prophecies. Not only she sees the eventual threat against the Collapsals, but also, she has glanced through the other side of the portal -- a vast starry night. No matter how mankind resists such fate, Alcis always gives the same answer: mankind must eventually enter the "door" when the time is ripe.
Upon finishing her account, the Samifjod council falls into deep silence in disbelief. They accepts her words, and they agree that mankind must be strong enough to face the powerful enemy behind the "door" before they could pass through it.