A group of explorers known as Heyton's Expedition arrives on Outding Refuge, seeking new lands to settle. Led by the charismatic and ambitious Heyton, the group is composed of skilled craftsmen, farmers, and warriors. They establish a small village on the island's coast and begin to clear the land for farming. The arrival of Heyton's Expedition marks the beginning of a new chapter in Outding Refuge's history, as the settlers bring with them their culture, knowledge, and technology.