🏰 DUNGEON AND DUCK 🦆

🪶 QUEST RANK [B]

Post Quest: 10 Chesvan Start Quest: 25 Chesvan 1215

Quest Giver:

Lucien Halcyon

Meeting Location

: Ember Root Village, Intisuyu Operation Airship

Mission Area:

The Deadlands, Zenith

MISSION BRIEFING

The first expedition into Zenith revealed more than the presence of corrupted wildlife. Unusual vegetation, contaminated snowfall, and overwhelming concentrations of Transmutation and Necromancy magic were discovered throughout the Deadlands.

However, subsequent reconnaissance has uncovered something far more concerning.

Deep within the frozen territory lies a mysterious cave, seemingly concealed within the Deadlands and protected by a considerable number of hostile entities. Whatever lies within appears to be worth guarding, and its presence raises further questions regarding the strange phenomena spreading throughout Zenith.

Following these discoveries, Lucien Halcyon has authorized a second expedition to investigate the site.

This time, the objective is no longer simply to observe the Deadlands from the outside.

The expedition must breach the cave, explore its depths, and uncover whatever lies hidden within.

EXPEDITION ORDERS

Lucien Halcyon has issued the following orders:

I. Breach the Guarded Cave

Locate the previously discovered cave and secure a way inside. Investigate the entities protecting its entrance, identify possible weaknesses in their defenses, and overcome whatever prevents access.

II. Explore the Interior

Conduct a thorough investigation of the cave's accessible passages and chambers. Document unusual structures, environmental conditions, magical phenomena, and any signs of previous inhabitants or unknown activity.

III. Uncover What Lies Within

Determine what the cave contains and why it is being so heavily protected. Investigate possible connections between the cave and the corruption spreading throughout Zenith. Recover any meaningful evidence, specimens, or artifacts that may assist future investigations.

IV. Ensure the Expedition's Return

Ensure all expedition members return safely to Ember Root Village. Maintain communication through the provided Sending Stones and follow the established extraction protocols. All findings must be reported to Lucien Halcyon.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

• Cave Infiltration: Gain access to the heavily guarded cave.
• Exploration: Investigate the cave's interior and document significant discoveries.
• Investigation: Uncover the purpose of the cave and identify anything of importance within.
• Evidence Recovery: Secure valuable specimens, artifacts, or information for further analysis.
• Successful Extraction: Ensure the expedition returns safely with its findings.

FIELD WARNING

Extreme Weather:

The Everlasting Harsh Snowstorm continues to engulf the Deadlands. Visibility and movement remain severely restricted.

Hostile Guardians:

The cave is protected by numerous hostile entities. Their nature, capabilities, and motives remain unknown.

Unexplored Territory:

The cave's interior has yet to be properly investigated. Expect unknown environmental hazards and potential threats.

Magical Anomalies:

Previous expeditions have detected unusual concentrations of Transmutation and Necromancy magic throughout the surrounding region.

Do not assume that whatever guards the entrance is the greatest threat within.

OPERATION STATUS

Expedition Authorization: Approved

Transportation: Intisuyu Expedition

Airship Communication: Sending Stones Provided

Extraction Protocol: Colour-Coded Signal Flares

Mission Completion: Return to Ember Root Village and submit all findings to Lucien Halcyon.

REWARD

750–1,000 GP / Adventurer

Tertanda,

Lucien Halcyon, Head Investigator Operation "Until Eden Blooms Again"

Pillars of Play

• Exploration & Environmental Storytelling: 30–40%
• Combat & Survival: 30–50%
• Investigation & Discovery: 20–30%