Encrypted Rune

In the sheltered snowy basin of Coldridge Valley, overt recruitment is rarely the style of the local scoundrels and scouts. Instead, novitiates showing a knack for stealth and cunning are slipped an Encrypted Rune. Marked with subtle ciphers, the inscribed stone carries a discreet invitation from Solm Hargrin, the rogue mentor quartered in Anvilmar. It serves as both a private test of literacy in thieves' cant and an introduction to the shadowy craft needed to survive Dun Morogh's harsh wilderness.

Deciphering the rune directs new rogues to Solm, who looks to bolster the valley's covert ranks amidst rising local tensions. Beyond basic bladecraft and stealth techniques, Solm emphasizes vigilance and camaraderie, reminding incoming rogues that in this time of strained peace it is all the more important for their kind to stick together.