Quests

A Journey Begins - Investigate the Abandoned Archives
Find a way through the Archives, and enter the Kingdom of Vallaris

A Call for Help - Find the missing squad
Bloodstained Note:

A note on a body:

We've found the way into Brightwall, but the route forward is beset with roaming monsters. Our unit is being stalked by something, and we've suffered heavy casualties. Requesting reinforcements.

A Favor for a Comrade - Scout out Lowlands Burg
Lone Survivor:

Ah, good to see you again in one piece. I haven't seen anyone else around, so I fear it might be just the two of us now. Our iron swords may not be enough for the task at hand, so we'd better arm up with anything else we might find. You're clearly faring much better than I am, so might I ask you a favor? I need to get to Lowlands Burg. One of my squad found something there that is of great interest to me. However, when I tried getting there I barely got away with my life. Would you clear the way for me?

Long Road Ahead - Get to Brightwall
Lone Survivor:

Ugh...No! My squad! Damn it all! That burning witch was stalking us for days, taking us out one by one. We found a lead on our mission, and tried to get to the city of Brightwall. But the way to the city was guarded by a gigantic monster and we had to flee. On the way back the cursed witch attacked us and...I managed to drive it off, but...Damn it! You should keep moving, I will rest here for a bit.