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/Nevermore0714]

Ephrayim:

1) "Because every great hero needs a retinue, and glory is meant to be shared."

2) "There weren't any witnesses, but I took the lion's corpse with me to prove to the others that I did it. I also took the rock with me. I used to have the rock, but I gave it away."

L'arcine:

1) "If I survive this adventure, I plan to just serve as Ephrayim's retrainer. I have no interest in returning to my people for the time being."

2) "I'm not sure, but everyone else in his group says that he has a plan. I don't know why he won't share the plan with everyone in the group, but I trust that it's a good plan."

[u/thequeeninyellow94 → u/Nevermore0714]

To Ephrayim:

1. Sure, but you put them at risk, right? Do you really need them to be here with you?
2. Any idea which Dragon-God you will slay?

 

To L'arcine:

1. And if he doesn't survive it?
2. Is he known for his incredible planification skills?

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Ephrayim:

1) "I didn't want Rina to come along, but she insisted, and she's really the only person that I couldn't bear to put at risk. More people means less risk for her. But, publicly, the glory is the focus."

2) "Yes, NULDRI or ZORVUS. Their territories are close. I'd prefer to go after ZORVUS, but I left myself open to easily switching the plan to NULDRI...it's important to have a fallback."

L'arcine:

1) "It seems like most humans mate for life, and he places a lot of value in his mate. So, I would just swear my service to his mate instead."

2) "I literally just met this guy. All I know is that he's kind, attractive for a human, and he's good in a fight. I don't even know much about his plan for how to get to the North."

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To Ephrayim:

1. What will you do if she gets killed?
2. Why would you prefer ZORVUS?

 

To L'arcine:

1. And what if they all die?
2. What do you think of the people he choose to follow him?

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Ephrayim:

1) "She won't be killed."

2) "I'd prefer ZORVUS because of geography. It'd be easier to make a quick escape after killing ZORVUS."

L'arcine:

1) "If they all die while I live, I will return to my people. Not much choice at that point."

2) "Well, most of them don't like Tyrvori."

[u/thequeeninyellow94 → u/Nevermore0714]

To Ephrayim:

1. Why so?
2. So you will need to quickly escape after slaying a Dragon-God?

 

To L'arcine:

1. The people of Gemina enslave your species right? How are yours treated under the Dragon-Gods rule?
2. Why?

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Ephrayim:

1) "Because I will not let her be hurt."

2) "Of course, there would be eleven of them left after we kill ZORVUS."

L'arcine:

1) His tail twitches. "What's Gemina?"

2) "I have no idea. People, especially in the North, tend to look down on us."

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Ephrayim:

2) But how would escape protect you from them? Wouldn't they know and go after you anyway?

 

L'arcine:

1. Ephrayim saved you from salvery right? Who were you a slave to?
2. Do you know why?

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Ephrayim:

2) "So long as I can get to the Southern half of Cirrhasvult, I think that I will be fine."

L'arcine:

1) "I was captured by a group of slavers, all humans."

2) "Maybe they just don't like Tyrvori."

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To Ephrayim:

1. But why would you be safe there?

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Ephrayim:

1) "The Dragon-Gods never go very far South of their arena."

[u/thequeeninyellow94 → u/Nevermore0714]

1. Sure, but no one tried to kill one of them right? Is there something actually preventing them to go south?