Quest 003: The Bleached Bones Cache

Contract Summary

Benefactor: Tessara Glasswright, Wealthy Artisan
Compensation: Very Lucrative (400 ceramic pieces)
Stated Danger: Dangerous (5)
Location: The Bleached Bones—ancient giant skeleton in the wastes, 2 days south of Tyr

Mission Briefing

The Job

Tessara Glasswright, one of Tyr's premier artisans specializing in obsidian-work and glass, seeks the recovery of a specific artifact: a prismatic focusing lens reportedly hidden within the ribcage of a massive ancient giant skeleton known locally as the Bleached Bones.

The lens, if it exists, would be invaluable for her craft—allegedly capable of separating light into its component colors with perfect precision.

Target Artifact

• Name: The Prism of Kaeleth
• Description: A crystalline lens, approximately palm-sized, possibly set in a bone or metal frame
• Last Known Information: A dying treasure hunter mentioned it to Tessara's agents three months ago

Objectives

1. Primary: Locate and recover the Prism of Kaeleth
2. Secondary: Map the interior of the Bleached Bones for future reference
3. Tertiary: Recover any other artifacts of value (standard guild salvage rates apply)

Client Terms

• The Prism is the priority; other finds are secondary
• Intact recovery preferred; damaged artifacts reduce payment
• Tessara provides a sketch based on the treasure hunter's description

Known Complications

• The Bleached Bones has been picked over by scavengers for centuries—anything easy to find is long gone
• The skeleton's interior is a maze of bone chambers, some collapsed
• Local legends claim the giant's spirit guards its remains

Guild Assessment

Recommended Team Size: 3-5 members
Required Skills: Climbing, dungeoneering, artifact identification
Estimated Duration: 4-6 days