The Cult of Illithiss (game)

[Larissa]

When the guards received the first reports from Meadowcreek, not much was done with it. After all, the village wasn't officially part of the city's territory. But, knowing the village rather fell under the rule of Alajana's Rest rather than being ruled by Llangar, ruled by an elf, the higher-ups eventually decided to sent some guards down to that tiny, once so peaceful village. It were only simple goblin attacks, were it not? Something the guards could easily deal with. Or so they thought. The guards never returned, and the people in the village are on the verge of panicking. Not in the last place because of the unsettling face paint on the goblins' faces. The blood-red skull, once the sign of the Cult of Illithiss. Could this mean something big is going on?

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Another report on the Goblins near Meadowcreek reached the city watch of Alajana's Rest. They had grown rather tired of these reports now. And they did not want to risk losing more men. The three patrols they had sent there before had never returned. Not a single thing was heard from them after they left. It was about time to take more serious measures. It was time they would start looking for brave adventurers willing to risk their lives for the sake of greater good.

And so the notices were put up. Both in the adventurers guild, and on several spots in the city.
"To all those who wish to serve the city: aid the citizens of Meadowcreek in their continuing fight against the goblins scum! Great rewards wait those who can bring proof of the death of the goblin leader."