The mission details were clearly outlined on the docket, firmly pinned to the large Mission Board at the far end of the hall.
The parchment fluttered slightly in the breeze coming through the windows, boldly announcing the first official commission of the Riverdale Adventurer Guild Branch: fifty thousand gold for investigation and elimination along the Twilight River route.
As soon as Boren stepped back from the board, a wave of excitement swept through the Adventurers gathered in the hall.
Some moved closer to read every line carefully, while others began whispering about forming teams, debating who had river combat experience and who did not.
But Garen Holtweiss didn't leave. Instead of turning around and walking out like a typical merchant would after commissioning a mission, he remained planted in front of the counter.
