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**Portal Ruins**

Amidst the crumbling ruins of an ancient temple stands a carved stone arch engulfed in climbing plants. A light mist emanating from no discernible source flows from the archway. Sporadically, flashes of crackling energy appear from the emptiness of its center.

**Character Stats:**
All 6 weapon skills: 1/15
All 5 land skills: 5/15
All 4 gathering skills: 2/14
All 7 adventure skills: 2/14
All 5 basic crafting skills: 5/15
All 12 reps: 0/1

You are free to travel the area up to the bridge.

The Awakening

The shock of your arrival in this new place is passing. However, you feel drained of energy. It's like you've been robbed of part of your very being. You notice, with horror, that your Mist Lantern is no longer with you. Desperately searching in all directions, your eyes are drawn towards a vargr cub, carefree and vigorous, playing with the lantern in the grass. You have no idea what will happen if he breaks the glass surrounding the orb but you do not intend to find out. What will you do? A) Wrestle with the cub(2 athletics), B) Scare the cub(2 persusasion), or C) Bring the cub's attention to another object(2 academics)

The choice doesn't matter, you will be rewarded: Broken mist lantern "Grats!"

**Intuition:** A strange structure located nearby catches your attention. Travel to Troll Seat next.

Upon arrival, you notice a mysterious figure nearby, cloaked in the shadows of a throne-shaped hill. He appears to be watching you. It would probably be wiser to step forward and introduce yourself before he becomes hostile.

Greet them (2 persuasion) "It should say greet him... Leonidas is clearly a man"

\*For future references, MSQ will mean "Main Story Quest" and is identified by the yellow exclamation mark(!) located in a gray shield, as in the picture to the left\*

Finishing MSQ's are the best way to progress the story, unlock new quests, and new content. It should be clear, that this game is still under development (don't expect it to be perfect).

Talking to Leonidas, "I have a problem with my lantern."

"Understood, I'm leaving immediately."

New Quest: Unheroic trash, "details, and rewards hidden; but it is obviously a Mist Lantern, duh?"

Travel to the location marked on the map. What's up with the blue flames (I later find out those are the two glass fragments you need to pick up for the quest)? You must have 6 forest skill to enter forest, blocked. Must unlock new location: Sorka's Camp

**Sorka's Camp:** A simple, temporary camp has been set up on the side of the cliff. A campfire crackles and pops as its flames flicker in the breeze.

Talking to Sorka, "Where I come from, there are no such dense forests."'

"Can you help me instead of making fun of me?"

"Thank you. I'm leaving as we speak"

New location and new quest: The barefoot explorer "details/rewards hidden" Next travel to "The barefoot explorer" location.

**The barefoot explorer:** You arrived at the adventurer's camp mentioned by Sorka. It is now time to search for equipment that could help you get through the forest. Search the camp (2 Exploration), Rewards: Worker's shoes, blanket

Left click shoes, select equip, gain "Return to Sorka" quest, then return to Sorka's Camp.

Return to Sorka: You found shoes at the camp indicated by Sorka. Now back at her campsite, you show her your find with undisguised pride. Show the shoes to Sorka (6 forest), reward: Staff

Obviously, equip the useless staff (better than nothing). Now we can finish the MSQ. Into the forest! Pick up the two glass fragments first, then:

**Unheroic trash:** As Leonidas told you, explorers left vials behind. Now all you have to do is find enough of them to allow him to repair your lantern. Look for more glass (2 Glass fragment), unlock new quest at Sorka's camp.

**Sorka's Camp:** "Very funny. Hey, I'm looking for shards of glass...", "I'm listening...", "I would be honoured to go with you.", It's funny she wants to date you regardless of what your character is. It would have been funnier if Sorka was an ugly fat dwarf, because that subverts your expectations. New quest unlocked!

**Sorka and the Lost Mask:** You have agreed to help Sorka in her quest to find an ancient mask. In exchange, she will help you with your quest for the glass shards. Share the loot (Grufalo Mask, 10 Glass fragment)

Entering and completing all tasks inside Trolgobeth Cave is easy when Sorka does all the work for you. Sorka flirts with the character and calls all characters "lover boys". Mmm, romantic because I created a female character.

**The jump strike trick:** Sorka takes advantage of your break on top of the ledge to provide you combat training. How will you act? Use raw strength (2 Athletics), or Use strategy (2 Strategy). Reward: ***Jump Strike (Talent)***

(Found location "in front of the burrow", but need 4 exploration skill to reveal)

**The smell of victory:** You need to find a water snake next to execute Sorka's plan. You have a few reservations about the strategy. Use the egg shells. "it's a prank bro!"

--At this point, I realized this "version" of Sorka is OP as hell. At or over 500 stamina for nearly unlimited heals. You cannot lose if you tried. I would never advertise exploits, but if you only used basic attacks, then the Exp gains would be five times higher.

**Before leaving:** Sorka doesn't want to exit the cave until you get everything you need for your quests. These types of adventurers are commonly referred to as "completionists" (NOT TRUE!). Check your loot (10 Glass fragment, Grufalo Mask)

**Sorka and the Lost Mask:** You have agreed to help Sorka in her quest to find an ancient mask. In exchange, she will help you with your quest for the glass shards. Share the loot (Grufalo Mask, 10 Glass fragment) - completed, Next Leonidas

**Repair the lantern:** Leonidas asked you to bring him glass vials so that he could repair your Mist Lantern. You'll find them in the woodland near your current location. Hand over the pieces of glass (10 Glass fragment, Broken mist lantern), Reward: Mist lantern

"Can I reactivate the portal I came in through?"

"Excellent! I'll go there quickly."

**The door of the house:** Leonidas greets you on your arrival. He has placed a few mist-filled marbles near the arch and beckons you nearer. Thereafter, he explains to you that you must crush the marbles to unleash their magic. Doing so will open the portal and grant you access. Equip your lantern and show it to Leonidas (15 Mists), Reward: Troll Portal

After entering the Portal, you meet Scissana of Valsonge (who is she? nobody knows or cares?)

(to be continued)
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