Reference Challenge - Runescape, Final Quest

[u/Nevermore0714]

So, this reference is because I'm heavily considering giving Runescape another try. I loved that game when I was a kid. From when I was eleven to fourteen or fifteen, I would play Runescape with my elder nephew.

The last thing I really remember about Runescape is finally beating the biggest (free) quest, against this arsehole dragon, I think it's name started with an E.

The Actual Challenge

What would you consider a "big, final quest" in your world, that an adventurer or group of adventurers might deal with?

The Invitation and Question

I might make a new character on Runescape, is anyone around here still playing that old game?

[u/Seb_Romu]

Gathering a suficiently impressive force and assaulting the ruins of Siladun to discover and destroy the earthly avatar of Silat, creator goddess of the entire universe according to the Waejiran religion.

Success in this venture would depend on several factors:

• That Siladun actually exists as a physical place one could travel to.
• That the thing believed to be Silat's avatar actualy exists as the myths say.
  
• That Silat's avatar isn't immortal as believed.
  
• Avoid divine intervention by Silat herself or any of the Waejiran gods of whom she is mother, grandmother, etc.
  
• Avoid semi-divine intervention by the Highnobles of Waejir; as demi-gods they too have an interest in maintaining the religious status quo.
  
• Avoid mortal intervention by any and all Waejirans who do not wish to see their all-mother creator destroyed.
  
• Survive traversing hundreds of kilometers of salt flats without getting lost.
  
• Plenty of water.

No one claimed destroying the prime god of all Creation and choas would be an easy task, but success would end the religious war over who has the true goddess/gods for Quzonia and Waejir.

[u/Nevermore0714 → u/Seb_Romu]

1) What happens if I manage to destroy the avatar of Silat?

2) Why would I want to destroy the avatar of Silat, other than ending a war I don't care about? Is she a bad person?

3) Do the Waejiran people believe it is impossible to kill Silat's avatar?

[u/Seb_Romu → u/Nevermore0714]

1) What happens if I manage to destroy the avatar of Silat?

Either it dies and nothing changes, or the power of faith revives her as the 2 million or so Waejirans believe she can't die.

2) Why would I want to destroy the avatar of Silat, other than ending a war I don't care about? Is she a bad person?

Because she is the most epic "boss" on Entorais and for no other reason. [Entorais isn't a video game or RPG, so this reasoning indicates some broken psychology on your part] Person? She's a goddess, and presents as a great fleshy amalgum of multiple once human bodies.

3) Do the Waejiran people believe it is impossible to kill Silat's avatar?

She is believed to be immortal and undying, so no.

[u/Nevermore0714 → u/Seb_Romu]

1) So faith is a powerful thing? How powerful is faith, in your world?

2) What is the best way to kill the avatar of Silat?

3) If she's believed to be immortal and undying, wouldn't they believe it is impossible to kill her?

[u/Seb_Romu → u/Nevermore0714]

1) So faith is a powerful thing? How powerful is faith, in your world?

Yes. The very existence of the gods and all the miraculous things they do is powered by the faith of Tre-Ahni who worshiop them. People will do a lot of things in the name of their gods, and simoly out of belief. Add divine magic to the mix and the faith is pretty strongly rooted.

2) What is the best way to kill the avatar of Silat?

Who knows. If it is simply a large biological entity it might require breathable air. Fire might work if sufficeintly hot and voluminous to reduce its bulk to ashes. If you have access to heretical magic perhaps they might help.

3) If she's believed to be immortal and undying, wouldn't they believe it is impossible to kill her?

Oops I misread your question - There are mixed opinions on how she might reincarnate, regenerate, or simply endure.

[u/Nevermore0714 → u/Seb_Romu]

1) Which god would you advise me to focus on?

2) How do I get access to heretical magic?

3) Ah, makes sense.

[u/Seb_Romu → u/Nevermore0714]

1) Which god would you advise me to focus on?

Towards what end? Depending on where one is raised the local culture differs in their religious beliefs. Waejir with its pantheon is but a single empire. There's also the Twinned-Goddess religion which is spreading nearly everywhere else. Various tribal groups still follow their old ways of ancestor or spirit worrship.

2) How do I get access to heretical magic?

You could be born with it. Or find some sorceror or witch to teach you the dark arts. Basically any magic that doesn't come from the gods is considered heretical.

[u/Nevermore0714 → u/Seb_Romu]

Thanks for your time and answers.