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Horunka? You mean the place from the Forest Elixir quest?

You completed it too, right?

I'm not sure how much the game has changed since the beta, but I'm interested in finding out.

Did you have a chance to visit Horunka?

It's a small village just northwest of the Town of Beginnings. Don't worry, we'll show you around once we get there.

You don't remember? It's a small village just northwest of the Town of Beginnings. Don't worry, we'll show you around once we get there.

Honestly, I'm just glad that I'm not alone in this.

Oh, that's right!

Do you know some other players?

Sure do—two friends I made during the beta, Cal and Argo. They'd both be major boons to the team.

Did you say... Cal?

As in the Cal? You know him?!

Hey, I got a response!

And?

Argo says she won't be able to stick around too long, but she's willing to help us with quests!

She also wrote, "I can't believe this is happening. What a total mess."

Cal, on the other hand...

Doesn't look promising. He says, "I've got my hands full at the moment, but I'll be in touch. Let's all get out of this alive!"

I remember he mentioned playing with his brother. They must be together right now. I can't imagine how this must feel for him—being new and all.

But Cal's right! We all need to work together and help each other get out of this nightmare.

That settles it, then—let's begin the journey to Horunka.

Sorry, but...

I really wanna meet up with Clark. Can I join up with you guys after I find him?

Of course. Please, give my regards.

You bet! Be careful, everyone!

Very well—then let's be on our way to Horunka.

It may be in our best interest to travel there discreetly, though.

Could be I'm overthinking things...but if we stay together, we may draw some unwanted attention from those who weren't part of the beta...

So you're suggesting we split up for now and meet back up at the village?

I'm aware of how strange that sounds. Ah, I can't believe it's gotten to this point—where we can't trust other players...

No, I think you're right to think that way.

Ah, one exception, though—{HeroName}, you're probably safer off traveling alongside one of us.

You may have taken part in the beta, but your play time is still relatively low compared to ours.

Yeah, good point...

I think you should head there with another player, {HeroName}.

Who you travel with is up to you. Whenever you're ready, just send one of us a message at the teleport gate.

It's a plan, then. Let's part ways for now.