You pass through a doorway which leads to a hallway with classrooms. There, apprentices are being lectured regarding the histories of Hyrule and Heroes of Old, other important lessons which will help them to become such great Heroes as to have a card of their own!

Down the hallway a ways, you are lead into a classroom much larger and full of books than the rest. This is the briefing room. Here you have quests you have chosen explained thoroughly to you by Gurshon the Guild Master.

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Stadium of Malalgruel...

Liberator is ahead of the rest of you as you approach the Briefing Room, but when he opens the door, he allows you all to enter first. Last came Gurshon, standing tall despite his age. Liberator followed after him, sliding through the gap sideways to fit through. He leaned back against the wall at the back, while Gurshon began to draw out a book.

"Good adventurers, I must admit, you have picked quite the quest. Leth, you picked the most challenging card there was available, however it that is no bad thing at all. You all will gain a tremendous amount of respect for surviving this, should you at all.

"Now, there is a small hamlet a ways north of the Crossroads, called Korngard. That is the village whose trade abruptly stopped as soon as rumours about the Stadium began. Since it's been a ghost town. It's a day and a half's journey by horseback. I suggest you search that area first. Scout around, find what you can about it, and from there seek out the Stadium."

"Do you think they'll attack Korngard even if it's deserted?"

"I can't say for sure. You'll have to solve that one for yourselves. Here's a map."

He places it at the front of the room, where a large round table sits before the desks where you sit and Gurshon at the front of the room, a map of New Hyrule. His finger pointed down upon where the hamlet was (f11). "The Stadium could be anywhere around here. Traveling troupes love this spot, and some seldom leave the area... but recently there's been unrest with the folk once Korngard became a ghost town.

"One some occasions..." he licked his thumb and flipped through a pile of pages. He drew out a letter, and continued, "This is a letter from the one who sent us the report. He claims to be with the troupe, and was terrified with what happened... It reads, 'My small troupe and I were attacked at road when we saw the distance a glow. It was coming from the Ghost Town. People screaming at the top of their lungs, and flailing torches and swords. They charged, and killed many of us. There were only a handful of us around at this time of year, and a very unlucky time at that. We could tell that they were as humane as any of us, no Exiles. No monsters. But they wore Exile armour. Entirely humane underneath. No question. There were folk of all ages, genders... I hid and managed to defeat one. When she came to herself, she seemed to be waking up from a dream. She described a Stadium lead by the terrible Malagruel from her 'dream'. Then she... kind of twisted uncomfortably, as if squirming for a better spot on her bed, she gripped her head, and there was a big... like a pulse in her head that was so loud... She died. As if there was some kind of sorcery behind it. All my friends were taken, and all I can do is write this and bring it to the Guild. Please, save my friends, if they're still alive. They may be used for some evil purpose by the Exiles to go raid some other village or city... and many will die who don't deserve to.' ...

"His name was Griffin. He seemed quite the fool when he gave it to the Guild. The next day he left for Korngard again, and of course was not seen since... I think he was hoping to save his friends. He did seem somewhat confident that he could do something. He could still be out there.

"Now, before you depart, do you have any questions?"

OOC: I'll give you some time to ask questions if you've got them. I've gotta run! If there are no questions, I'll edit this later and make the topic. No, it's not out yet... ^_^.

Leth listened intently throughout the whole story, his mind working quickly to decipher all the information. At last he spoke. “Innocent people are being forced to fight against their will, and have no recollection after battle... My only guess is mind control. This will be harder than I thought. If Malagruel can control minds, then we will have to be far more alert than what we intended. We will have to be ready not only for physical attacks, but mental attacks as well.” He looked at everyone gathered before continuing. “We will investigate Korngard and see what information we can glean before continuing on to the stadium.” He once again waited for his teammates to say anything before continuing on.

"I agree with this man." Jack said, stepping forward, his icy breath filling the area. "If it's mind control, I think it would be smart to have a powerful sorcerer on our side, in case one of us is controlled. There's always the possibility that they're simply being threatened to fight." He said, resting his hand on his weapon. "I'm ready to go when you are, sir."

OOC: now we just need Orpheous and Saber...

Gurshon looked at Jack expressionlessly, but he said, "Jack, I would not think it wise to believe that these tortured folk are obeying him. In combat, they show no remorse, and their blood lust makes them stronger than an average peasant... No, they are under some kind of black magic spell... and if he gains power, the Exiles won't even be a threat in comparison."

Acknowledging Leth again, he proclaimed, "You are right. You must be prepared for anything... begin at Korngard, and once you find out where Malagruel's Stadium is... well, use your imaginations. I can't help you there... but I can assure you, I'm glad you have a wise scholar at your side." He nodded over to Orpheous.

"Now, there is a town a few hours from Korngard, called Arcturus. A small settlement where traveling troupes usually stay. Be wise about how you manage your time, though...

"Barriers will be put upon you, but even so, it would be wise to have Jack be cautious about threats that will attack you...

"Now, we're about ready to wrap this briefing up. I'll prepare horses for you. I would send fairies with you, but they are beyond our reach at the moment... So instead, i will sent with you health and magic potions. Here." He reached into the desk and drew out ten bottles and handed them out to the Heroes.

Everyone got one Health Potion and Magic potion each

"These will help you out if you are beginning to feel death closing in on you, or if you are nauseous from a lack of willpower. Now, the stables have your steeds prepared in a few hours. You leave at dawn...

OOC: YAY!! THE QUEST IS NOW UNDER WAY!! I HOPE YOU LIKE IT!!!