From the introduction: In the Empire of the Weighted Sky, old tales are as precious as gems. You are a journeyman from the illustrious Guild of the Lost Refrain. To become a master, you have one task left: for one year you must to travel the world and discover a story which the Guild has not yet heard, to be documented in their annals. You have sheepskin lined boots, writing utensils and waterproof cases to cover them, a sturdy pack, a carved wooden staff, and your ability to listen to the world around you. All you need is now is a story worth telling.