Threshold of Aries is a path in the ice country, one of twelve entries into the heart of the forest, chosen by the company. Burkestein’s escort came to the edge; the soldiers did not follow under the arches of needles and ice where the light barely penetrated. It is not identified by name with other portals or platforms in the archive.
| Type | Place |
| Chronicle | SGL |
| Spanish entry | El umbral de Aries |
The first access won
- The company found a sword stuck in the ice and did not pull it out. A captive, still alive, was exposed to torture; Dandy ended his agony.
- Seven star knights blocked the way, five in front and two behind. Talk of peace, retreat and trade gave way to demands for submission.
- The fight began as five duels and ended in mutual aid. Lucio’s foresight warned of a volley of spines; an ice wall protected four, while Dandy sheltered behind a tree. The seven knights were defeated. Adriel fell and was recovered alive.
- The niches opened with swords, rings and coins, and the company discussed how to distribute them for protection.
The victory did not open the whole forest: they did not reach Calíope, obtain her surrender or end the war. The five remain together at the threshold.