Ethan walked through the adventurer guild's doors and headed straight to the quest board, where adventurers were gathered, scanning the latest job listings. The board was filled with requests from local merchants, townsfolk, and other adventurers looking for assistance. The colorful papers fluttered slightly, each detailing various jobs and rewards.
He paused at the Herb Gathering section. As a magic swordsman, gathering herbs might be useful for future potions or alchemy, but he wasn't sure if any of the quests listed would be worth his time. A quick glance revealed a mix of both dangerous and simpler jobs.
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QUEST INFORMATION BOARD.
HERBS GATHERING
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Fireleaf Forager
Rank: A-Rank
Level Requirements: A-Rank
Minimum Party Requirement: Solo or party of up to 3 people
Rewards: 1 silver coin, 40 bronze coins per bunch of Fireleaf
Location: Rocky clearings within Asura Forest
Nearby Monsters: Orcs
How to Gather: The red, ember-like Fireleaf grows in rocky clearings where Orcs often patrol. Gather quickly to avoid encounters with these strong, territorial creatures.
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Moonshade Petal Collector
Rank: B-Rank
Level Requirements: B-Rank
Minimum Party Requirement: Solo or party of up to 2 people
Rewards: 1 silver coin per petal bundle
Location: Forest shaded area
Nearby Monsters: Stealthy Goblin Scouts
How to Gather: Moonshade Petals glow under moonlight, making them a target for Goblin Scouts who thrive in darkness. Approach quietly to avoid detection.
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Sunburst Flower Picker
Rank: C-Rank
Level Requirements: C-Rank
Minimum Party Requirement: Solo job
Rewards: 80 bronze coins per bundle of Sunburst Flowers
Location: Sunlit clearings within Asura Forest
Nearby Monsters: Regular Goblins
How to Gather: Sunburst Flowers thrive in open areas where goblins often forage. Be cautious and use swift gathering tactics to avoid confrontations.
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Mistroot Harvester
Rank: A-Rank
Level Requirements: A-Rank
Minimum Party Requirement: Solo or party of up to 3 people
Rewards: 1 silver coin, 50 bronze coins per root cluster
Location: Foggy parts of Asura Forest
Nearby Monsters: Ice Serpent
How to Gather: Mistroot's misty environment attracts Ice Serpents that use the fog for camouflage. Stay alert to avoid ambushes from these frost-breathing serpents.
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Silver Moss Collector
Rank: D-Rank
Level Requirements: D-Rank
Minimum Party Requirement: Solo job
Rewards: 40 bronze coins per moss patch
Location: Rock outcroppings within Asura Forest
Nearby Monsters: None
How to Gather: Silver Moss covers rocks and is safe from threats. However, its slippery terrain requires agility to avoid accidents.
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Frostvine Gatherer
Rank: B-Rank
Level Requirements: B-Rank
Minimum Party Requirement: Solo or party of up to 2 people
Rewards: 90 bronze coins per bundle of Frostvine
Location: Northern, colder areas of Asura Forest
Nearby Monsters: Ice Serpents
How to Gather: Frostvine grows in cold, northern areas where Ice Serpents lurk. Collect the vine while being wary of the serpents' frost-based attacks.
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Starbloom Collector
Rank: C-Rank
Level Requirements: C-Rank
Minimum Party Requirement: Solo job
Rewards: 70 bronze coins per starbloom
Location: Forest groves with dappled light
Nearby Monsters: Goblin Scouts
How to Gather: Starblooms sparkle in lighted areas where goblin scouts may roam. Use stealth to avoid drawing attention while collecting.
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Spirit Fern Harvester
Rank: D-Rank
Level Requirements: D-Rank
Minimum Party Requirement: Solo job
Rewards: 30 bronze coins per batch of spirit ferns
Location: Shady forest underbrush
Nearby Monsters: None
How to Gather: Spirit Ferns glow softly in shaded areas and attract no dangerous creatures, making it a suitable job for new collectors.
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Bloodroot Digger
Rank: B-Rank
Level Requirements: B-Rank
Minimum Party Requirement: Solo or party of up to 2 people
Rewards: 1 silver coin, 20 bronze coins per bloodroot bundle
Location: Swampy areas within Asura Forest
Nearby Monsters: Orcs
How to Gather: Bloodroot grows in muddy terrain where Orcs are known to frequent. Gatherers should be prepared for potential conflicts in the swamp.
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Ethan scanned through the herb gathering quests, considering which one might be best for him. While some offered decent rewards, they all involved potential combat with monsters—something he was prepared for, but still a little hesitant to dive into. He was still getting used to the idea of facing creatures in the wild.
As he pondered, his eyes shifted toward the next section of the board: Monster Hunting Jobs. These jobs were typically more dangerous, but they also offered larger rewards, which could help Ethan grow stronger faster.
He walked over to the Monster Hunting section, where notices were posted for those willing to take on larger challenges. Each notice gave information on the monsters, the location of their lairs, and the rewards for their defeat.