Starting the Adventure
GM: Read the following to the players.
One day, a loud knock wakes you up from slumber. You open the door and finds a subtle and quiet gentlemen in his fifties. The gentleman hands a letter to you. The letter comes from Lord Chester Quene, your uncle (see character profile). Uncle Chester has been the king's trusted adviser for many years.
Dear Nephew,
As you know, our kingdom has been silenced for the past ten years. The Gensu plant is once again going to blossom a month from now. We are all very excited that we will be able to communicate verbally once again. The king has sent his trusted general, Claypassion the Tracker, and a small army to retrieve the Gensu seeds. However, I have learned that the general has plotted to overthrow the kingdom with the help of the seeds. Our kingdom is in danger, so now I need your help.
I have not notified anyone else about the content of this letter. At this moment, I do not know who is still loyal to our beloved king, this wonderful kingdom, and you.
Go at once to the mountain top of June Mountain, at least, one day before its prime and wait for its blossom. When it does, collect all of its seeds and bring the Gensu seeds back to me. Bring it to me discreetly so that the king's Magician Council can dispel the Permanent Silence spell that was cast upon our land. You will encounter many foes on your way. But I know you and your friends are excellent adventurers. I entrust this urgent task into your hands. Good Luck.
Love,
Chester Quene
After you read the letter, the stranger hands over a note that he wrote himself, because voice cannot be heard:
"My name is Hagen Ash. Lord Chester Quene has asked me to deliver his letter to you. He has also asked me to accompany you on this journey and to assist you in any way possible."
Game Master Section
Please do not read this section if you are a player.
The PC's can bring Hagen (see character profile) on this quest, or they can role-play out of the necessity to involve Hagen. If the PC's ditches Hagen, then Hagen will secretly track and follow the PC's up to the June mountain top.
Before the PC's leave on this quest, they have several weeks to prepare for the trip. They can use the time to buy equipment, learn more about the background, or other preparations. After the party prepares, fast forward to start the journey.
