Elder Maren

“Ah, adventurer. A new Knight in Brookhollow. Let me tell you how things work here.”

• “North of the gate the road splits. West is the meadow: rats, field spiders and slimes. A good place to start.”
• “East is the forest: goblins sling stones from a distance and wolves hunt in packs. Go there once you have a better weapon.”
• “Beyond the forest lies the Hollow Cave. Skeletons guard it, and they guard their treasure well. Only seasoned fighters return.”
• “West of the meadow lies Fernwood and the camp at Mossgate. Follow the forest trail east and you reach Millbrook. Hilda the smith sells better steel, and the ridge above the village is where veterans hunt.”
• “Hover over a creature before you fight it: the colour of its name tells you how dangerous it is for you.”
• “Inside these walls you are safe, and your journey is saved whenever you come home. Press Esc for the menu.”
• “Garrick, Wynn and Mirela have shops in town: walk up to their doors to go inside. Tobias at the market buys loot and sells potions, arrows and better gear. Press I for your bag, E for your gear, C for your skills.”
• “Paladins: every shot uses an arrow. Tobias sells them five for two gold, so come home before your quiver runs dry.”