Character Quest: The Hidden Sickness
“Elder Mira hides corruption beneath her sleeves. Discovery means crisis. Concealment means the Rot spreads from within. What will you do?”
Type: Character Quest (Elder Mira), Story Arc Quest
(Arc 1)
Stages: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Key Character: Elder Mira
Thornwell
Summary
Discover that Elder Mira, Skyport Eos’s beloved leader, is hiding Stage 1 Rot corruption. Through investigation, confrontation, and moral choice, determine her fate and Eos’s future.
Related Arc: Arc 1: The Hidden Corruption
Stages
Stage 1: Observation
Notice Mira’s unusual behavior (long sleeves, avoiding touch, trembling hand). (Cunning) check to spot black veins.
Stage 2: Investigation
Gather evidence through Priest Valeria’s records, tavern rumors, or direct confrontation.
Stage 3: The Truth
Confront Mira privately. She confesses or denies based on your approach. Multiple skill paths.
Stage 4: Decision
- [Expose]: Report to Council → Political crisis, quarantine, +20 Clergy rep
- [Protect]: Keep secret, help find cure → Quest chain, +15 Outland Clans rep
- [Exploit]: Blackmail for favors → +50 Aether-Coin, -20 reputation
- [Mercy Kill]: End her suffering → Staged death, moral weight
Outcomes: 5 distinct endings, each affecting Eos’s political future and Arc 2 & 6 progression.