URGENT NOTICE Ceresia Village Seeks Brave Adventurers Recommended Party Level: 5 Greetings, adventurers of the World! My name is Wilma, Mayor of Ceresia Village, proudly known as "The Breadbasket of the World." Our village urgently seeks a capable and courageous band of adventurers to investigate a series of disturbing events threatening both our people and the harvest upon which countless lives depend. If Ceresia falls, the surrounding lands will soon feel the consequences. Those who successfully complete this mission shall be rewarded handsomely, with compensation worthy of their deeds. Mission Details Several months ago, an unnatural fog settled over the rocky cliffs north of our livestock fields, in a stretch of land long considered barren and uncultivable. At first, the phenomenon seemed little more than an odd curiosity. But the mist continued to spread, slowly creeping toward our farmlands, while the surrounding area grew strangely silent. Travelers avoided it. Hunters refused to enter it. Then came the attacks. Under the cover of darkness our crops have been devastated, livestock slaughtered, and, most tragically, villagers have begun disappearing without a trace. Several brave souls ventured into the fog seeking answers or vengeance. None have ever returned. We believe the source of these calamities lies somewhere within the cliffs, hidden by the unnatural mist. Rumors As with every mystery, stories have begun to spread. Some claim to hear mournful howls echoing through the fog on nights of the full moon. Others swear they saw three enormous troll-like giants wandering within the haze. A few survivors from passing caravans speak of adventurers fleeing in terror after coming face to face with Death itself. And some insist that an immense winged creature circles above the cliffs before vanishing into the mist. Whether these tales are truth or frightened imagination, none can say. Objectives To claim the reward, your party must: Discover the source of the mysterious fog. Eliminate any threat lurking within the rocky cliffs. Ensure the area is completely safe. Escort me personally through the location to verify that the danger has truly been dealt with. Rescue, if possible, the group of missing teenagers last seen entering the fog. Reward The successful party will receive a generous reward, appropriate to both the danger faced and the service rendered to Ceresia. Additional compensation may be negotiated depending on the outcome of the expedition. Meeting Point Interested parties should present themselves at the South Gate of Ceresia Village. I shall meet each group personally, answer any questions regarding the mission, and provide lodging and provisions for the duration of your stay. May fortune favor those willing to answer Ceresia's call. Wilma, Mayor of Ceresia Village