Story

The philosopher’s stone sits atop a pedestal in the greatest temple of Elorim, bathing the
chamber in green light. Purportedly, the jewel fills the hearts of the people with peace,
protects the entire kingdom from evil, and even has the power to grant immortality.

Sadly, the jewel can’t do any of those things, because it is a fake.

The first king of Elorim stole the real jewel. However, no one noticed at the time. It may
have seemed odd when the first king disappeared, but his successor became a casuality of
the ensuing monster epidemic. And the third king soon after, and so forth.

So it wasn’t unusual for a king to be missing.

No one thought much about it, until the recent competition for the throne. As adventurers
made their way into the far reaches of the kingdom, stories began to circulated of a
crowned skeleton clutching a green jewel.

These sightings prompted the clergy to inspect the philosopher’s stone, which proved to
be a clever forgery.

Should a warrior such as yourself defeat the lost king and return the true philosopher’s
stone, it might put a quick end to the blight of monsters. It would be mighty impressive
too!