At the edge of the frontier, survival depends on what holds together when pressure mounts. In Trellen Gap, watchfires burn through the night, roads are kept by necessity rather than safety, and the wild presses close against every boundary.

Soulstone #005 continues the Moonshroud Realms webzine with a grounded look at Trellen Gap, a hard-won settlement carved from the edge of the Great Forest. This volume shifts the focus inland, where isolation, fragile stability, and the constant strain of survival define daily life. Here, protection is not assumed, and what stands is maintained through vigilance, cooperation, and force when required.

This volume expands the setting through new locations, NPCs, and player-facing content shaped by frontier life. It introduces divine systems tied to action and consequence, new magic rooted in shifting influence, and continues the Gutterdeep Warrens dungeon serial. The included adventure, Butterfly King, presents a 5th-level scenario centered on a Haelo incursion, where the land itself is reshaped by a force that does not understand the damage it causes.

Soulstone #005 contains the following content:

• FEATURED SETTING: TRELLEN GAP – A frontier settlement at the edge of the Great Forest, where trade routes, wilderness pressure, and survival needs define daily life.
  • SIGNIFICANT LOCATIONS – A detailed look at Trellen Gap’s roads, watch posts, structures, and key sites that shape its function and defense.
  • KEY NPCs OF TRELLEN GAP – Notable figures tied to the settlement’s survival, trade, and stability, ready for immediate use at the table.
  • TRELLEN GAP STAT BLOCKS – Adaptable NPC profiles including volunteer militia and frontier-ready defenders for flexible use in play.
• MISSIONS OF DIVINITY – A structured approach to divine-aligned objectives, requirements, and rewards tied to faith-driven action.
• DIVINE FOCUS: LUAUR – A look at the divine presence influencing the region and its role in balance, resistance, and belief.
• ITEMS OF NOTE – New magic items including Butcher’s Lucky Hook, Brooch of Lustre, Brutal Mask, Flutter Dust, Stonewhisper Ring, and Mycetian Staff.
• CHARACTER OPTIONS – New player-facing content built for the D&D 5.5e ruleset:
  • DRUID SUBCLASS: CIRCLE OF THE SEVEN MOONS – A lunar-aligned druid path that channels shifting celestial influence through evolving aspects.
  • SPELLS: SIGNATURE SPELLS – New magic including Lunar Locus, Phase Step, and Veil of Waning, focused on phase-based control and adaptive effects.
  • BACKGROUND: SPIRITUAL HOST – A background centered on heightened awareness, emotional perception, and connection to unseen influences.
• DUNGEON SERIAL: GUTTERDEEP WARRENS – Chapter Five in the ongoing dungeon serial, expanding deeper into the structure and threats beneath the surface.
• ADVENTURE: BUTTERFLY KING – A 5th-level adventure centered on a Haelo incursion, transformed wilderness, and a reality-warping force reshaping the land.
• MAPS, TOKENS & ART ASSETS – Seven Full-color maps in GM-labeled and player-facing formats with dynamic lighting, plus 91 tokens (two formats for 182 total) and 113 art assets for use as handouts.

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