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“Not just any relic will do,” Uzpha added. “But we do know of one, lost long ago, in the days of the Catastrophe. The Crown of Beleth the Pious, favored of Illuminora. It is our intention that you retrieve it for us, and in doing so, help us save the Wardshells and the Realms.”

Maddy’s eyes widened. Miri elbowed her in the side to get her to compose herself before someone noticed, but it was too late.

Baydeona stood in front of her, staring into her eyes, as if she had been there all along. “Yes, young one. The quest was appointed for you. I understand how jarring this must be to someone who has only walked this earth a couple of decades. I was young, once, too!”

Lady Sivallien bowed. “Forgive her, Councilor, she was merely surprised.” “There’s nothing to forgive. We have chosen you, Pilniss, because of your skills and because of the reputation of your bodyguards. But you won’t carry this quest out alone.”

(Uzpha looks a bit familiar, eh?  There are plenty of brand spanking new characters, but some are drawn from just about anything I've ever done.)