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What were quests like where you're from?
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Usually, calls to action of some kind to perform a task that were publicly announced. Say, “I need someone to head to these ruins and bring me a sample of stone from the ruined architecture to study.” They could easily be privately given though. I imagine that’s no different from what comes to mind for you.