I just took the road to Balder's Gate and was ambushed and fled to the Astral Plane. I beat the section and protected the emporer. I am on single-save mode.The last save was the as I was approaching the emporer for the first time. My main died before the auto save and I have no revival scrolls and the Emporer says he will only talk to the leader.

I can't rest and revive because I am in the Astral plane. This is my first playthrough. Is the run screwed, or was this an oversight in development with a way out?

Please help or advise.