Editing The World Tree/Prologue (section)

== Adventure Hooks ==
Use the following quests to hook the PCs into the adventure. Take careful consideration of character's common goals for being at '''The Salty Dog''' before selecting a hook.

=== Hook: Council Summoning ===
''It appears the '''Thal Council''' has requested your appearance, and it is not to lock you in chains or for a congratulatory speech.  They have a summoning of an emergency and require your assistance, but also require as much discreetness as possible with the matter.  The council are requesting your appearance at the '''[[The_World_Tree/Thal|Thal]]''', a city not far from '''Valea'''. Once there, they have asked you to find '''Orland''', head of the '''Thal Council''' by tomorrow's eve. There has also been a large payment made in advance for you, further describing the urgency of the situation.''

PCs who are primarily interested in gold, fame, or heroism will respond best to this adventure hook.  Be sure to explain the '''Thal Council''' and the weight of its authority in the area.

'''Quest XP''': 250xp (minor quest) for finding Orland and listening to what the council has to say.

=== Hook: The Apple Grows Close to the Tree ===
'''''Orland''', a wise soft-hearted mentor, has asked you to join him for a celebration.  He will be celebrating his 204th birthday and to celebrate, '''Orland''' want to visit a nearby shrine of '''[[The_World_Tree/Ra-Orn|Ra-Orn]]'''.  He begs for assistance since he can not travel their on his own due to the increase of ruffians in the area, giving you the feeling there is more than meets the eye.  '''Orland''' has sent money for your travels, but asks if you will be able to attend by tomorrow night.''

This hook works best with PCs who have good alignments and ties with nature.  Be sure to explain the '''Thal Council''' and the local shrine being dedicated to '''Ra-Orn''', the nature spirit.  What the PCs don't realize is that '''Orland''' is actually the head of the '''Thal Council''' and tricked them to not raise suspicion.

'''Quest XP''': 250xp (minor quest) for finding '''Orland''' and listening to what the council has to say.