Quest 007: Render Aid to Dust Haven

Contract Summary

Benefactor: Mira Duskwalker, Freed Slave Advocate
Compensation: Poor (50 ceramic pieces + gratitude)
Stated Danger: Dangerous (5)
Location: Dust Haven—a freed slave settlement, 2 days northwest of Tyr

Mission Briefing

The Job

Mira Duskwalker, a well-known advocate for freed slaves in Tyr, urgently requests aid for the settlement of Dust Haven. The community of approximately 80 freed slaves has been struck by a mysterious illness that their limited healers cannot treat.

Twelve people are already dead. Thirty more are sick. Without outside help, the settlement may not survive.

Aid Objectives

1. Primary: Deliver medical supplies to Dust Haven
2. Secondary: Assist in treating the sick if capable
3. Tertiary: Identify the source of the illness if possible

Supplies Provided

Mira has gathered what she can:

• Basic herbal medicines
• Clean water (10 skins)
• Preserved food for the journey
• A letter of introduction to the settlement's leader

Client Terms

• Supplies must reach Dust Haven intact
• Treatment of the sick takes priority over investigation
• Settlement's location must remain confidential

Known Complications

• The route passes through territory claimed by raiders
• Dust Haven's location is secret—the party must follow Mira's directions precisely
• The settlement has limited resources to host visitors

Guild Assessment

Recommended Team Size: 2-4 members
Required Skills: Medicine/herbalism highly valuable, combat for protection
Estimated Duration: 5-7 days
Special Note: Low compensation—this is humanitarian work