There Were Six

Descend to the bottom of the gorge and speak with the members of the expedition.

So you want learn about Marai-Nui, cursed Crystal-Mount? Kha! Even though you have no wings, you are brave! Kh-khar-r-r, quarr, grrrrreat. I'll tell you what I saw.
Elders said long ago, no one could fly to Marai-Nui, taboo. But when did youngsters ever listen to elders? We were six... A sharp sword in the paw, a strong armor on the body, a mighty amulet on the chest, a wind in the head! We flew across the gorge... There were scary statues there. Walking statues! We six barely won over one, cast into gorge and fell in ourselves. My friends died, I lost a wing... Everyone says, I've lost my mind as well...
Do you want to go there? Kha-quarr, you're brave. You cannot go without wings... Children of the Wind won't help you. Maybe you should ask help from other wingless? Yes, yes, you're not the first to ask me about the Crystal Mountain. Other wingless also asked questions and went down into the gorge. Go look for them. Perhaps they have find the road?

Oh, I'm so glad to see you! Help, at last! As you can see, the League and the Empire find themselves in the same boat again, metaphorically speaking. But why does this always happen when the stupid allegorical boat is about to sink?!