NOEL ASTRA
At last, you are split from the chains of restrictions and limitations, free to challenge the whole wide world with your wit and sorcerous talent. You dream of an epic tale to kickstart a whimsical, grandiose career as a guild sorcerer. Whatever could it be, slaying a dangerous beast, protecting the innocent from a grave threat, or… pulling weeds?
Noel wasn’t sure how he came to be in this situation, but his feet were now firmly atop the ancient Beanstalk Village. The town was certainly an interesting sight, though it was ultimately the massive beanstalk that would catch the newcomer’s attention. He’d never been one to be afraid of heights, but this went a bit too far for his ease.
Fortunately enough, there would be a kind soul to calm his oh-so-important worries. A fellow guild member had also ended up on this quest, making this the first time Noel would have ever had to work with another person from his new crew. The avid stargazer wasn’t sure whether the second pair of hands was really needed, though. I mean, how difficult could plants really be? They’d find out soon enough.
Stood at the edge of town, Noel peered over the grassy, lightly forested plains before him. His keen eyes squinted at the strange purple plants scattered over the area as his mind tried to figure out what made them so special.
“So this is our infamous target, huh.” The dark-haired sorcerer revealed his exaggerated depiction in a snarky tone, blue eyes still aimed forward. Needless to say, he wasn’t impressed.
“Do you happen to have green fingers, by any chance? Plants and I aren’t exactly the dearest friends.” Noel’s feet shifted as he peeked to the side. As much as he liked looking at flora from a distance, that was about the extent of his appreciation. He was more than happy to bring out his blade and slice up a storm, but in the spirit of Meliora Vitae, he at least wanted to give his guild member a chance to propose a less violent means to their end.
Word count: 350.
- quest details:
Job Title: The Plague: The Unusual Weed
Rank: D
Category: Normal/ Job Series
Job Location: Beanstalk Village
Solo Word Count: 500
Group Word Count: 1,000
Additional Requirements: N/A
Job Description: There's a job request on the board.
"I’m an herbalist in Beanstalk Village and I've heard reports about a unique plant never before seen in Fiore. However, it would seem that the plants sting anyone who touches it. Those who touched it ended up in the hospital for a day or two. It's nothing serious, but I’d like you to go remove them for the people’s protection. I would, however, like a sample. Remove as many as you can find and bring me at least one pristine specimen for my studies and I'll pay you."
Once you return to the herbalist with at least one weed, she thanks you and gives you some jewel.
Enemies:
Unusual Weed x15
They are purple plants with three large leaves that are fairly durable and deal D-rank damage if approached. Touching the leaves can bestow random debuffs and negative effects in addition to damage from their stings. Each takes 3 D-rank attacks to destroy.
Enemy Rank: Normal
Reward: 5,000 jewel and access to The Plague: The Shrouded Stalker
-credit to Oras Auro for the whole job series