Hermitage

At the base of one of the largest mountains in the Big Mountains, there is a small carved staircase leading into a crevice. In front of the crevice stands a Shaolin Monk holding a wooden staff. He stands there all night and all day, never taking a rest or letting his guard down. When approached, he says


 * "If you'd like to see the Hermit, you must present your permit."

If a permit is presented or the monk is otherwise circumvented, the players can enter into the crevice. Inside is a staircase lit only by candles that leads up to the top of the mountain. The staircase is long and arduous, taking 3 hours to climb.

At the top lies a small temple, and the air is filled with the scent of burning incense. At it's highest point, in a gazebo looking out across the Big Mountain range, is a small, ancient looking map with a beard as long as his body. He is draped simple robes with a bald head covered in liver spots. He sits in the lotus position, quietly Omming to himself.

The Hermit (Main Quest Giver)