[For thinking things through, you gain Intelligence +1.]
She startled at the game message. It was pretty standard all things considered, but she didn't know she was entirely comfortable with the game having knowledge of what she had only just decided in her own mind. When she thought it through, it wasn't as terrifying as it seemed, since her current body was entirely data, and the sensory input was send directly to her brain, as were her decisions right back to the virtual body.
[For realizing possible problems, you gain Wisdom +1.]
[For thinking things through, you gain Intelligence +1]
No scratch that, it was still pretty terrifying, as were the implications that haunted her mind right now.
[For realizing possible problems, you gain Wisdom +1.]
She shook her head and put it behind her though, despite her initial thoughts of maybe giving up on Dreamworld because of it. But surely, the company creating this place wouldn't abuse this power, and... and... there were no doubt defenses in place to keep hackers from doing the same.
She had been hoping for another message, but her expectations were to be disappointed. Slightly bad at ease due to this silence, she finally reached another area of the city.
[You have discovered Tantalus Plaza, +25 exp.]
She continued walking towards the point of the next few quests, according to her map.
[You have discovered the Dream City Adventurer's Guild, +25 exp.]
She walked towards the guild receptionist on duty, a man who looked like he'd rather be doing anything but this, if his disgruntled look was any indication. As soon as he noticed her though, he sat up straighter, if only slightly.
"What can I do for you, this fine morning, miss...?", the NPC asked Dawn.
'The sarcasm is strong in this one', she thought to herself, as the NPC still looked like he'd rather be doing anything but this.
"I seek to register as an adventurer", she stated, after thinking possible reactions through.
The man eyed her, "Are you sure?", he asked, "You don't look like much."
Dawn rolled her eyes, although she didn't disagree, on account of only being level two.
"Doesn't that mean I could use the advantages the guild offers even more?", she asked rhetorically, "If I join up I can take requests without worrying if they are suitable for my rank or not, or whether the person issuing the quest has had a background check or not, and it will be easier to find a party."
[For doing your homework, you gain Wisdom +1]
The NPC looked at her with a speculative look in his eyes. "You have done your homework", he stated. "That doesn't mean you are qualified to join however". He clasped his hands together, and if he had had glasses, Dawn was sure they'd be glinting in the light right now.
"Firstly you'll need to go through a series of tests"
He rummaged around for a bit, "First, fill in this form. It will allow for a temporarily guild pass to be issued to keep track of your achievements"
Dawn did as she was told, since it all seemed to reasonable. After taking the form back the man soaked it in a certain solution, and channelled magic into it, resulting into a proper looking pass. Dawn read it.
[The Dawn Herald]
[No Title Active]
[Level 2 Crusader]
[Experience to go until the next level: 34]
[No Title Active]
[Level 2 Crusader]
[Experience to go until the next level: 34]
the NPC continued. "First of is basic combat. You will need to kill 10 Shroomen, 6 Impling Archers and 8 Corrupted Treant Bulblings. The first two can be found in Mushroom Forest. The latter can be found in the Wood Forest. The first location can be found south-east of here. The Wood Forest occupies the regions to the south, south-west. And west.
You will also need to reach level 10 to be able to accept the next part of the test."
He smirked, "Happy hunting", and pointed towards the door. "Teleport Gate can be found on the Dream Avenue, south of Tantalus Plaza. Undoubtedly you already know this, but attune to any Gate you come across. It makes your travels a lot easier."
She gave him a slight wave, slightly non-plussed at his personality change.
He waved back mockingly, "Ta Ta, Now get to it."
"I'm going, I'm going", Dawn answered slightly disgruntled.