Save The Rabbit Kingdom
Approaching King Barry, he bowed respectfully from the waist then reverently presented the pillow. Nodding approvingly towards the guard, King Barry picked up the large metallic carrot, then dismissed the carrot guard with a wave of his hand. Bowing once more towards King Barry, the guard stepped back, then quietly returned to his post.
Gingerly picking up Carl from atop his lap, he examined him for a moment then raised the large metallic golden carrot and brought it near him. Using it like a metal detector wand he carefully worked his way around Carl.
As he moved the golden carrot beneath Carl it suddenly began to faintly glow. Turning Carl upside down, King Barry brought the golden carrot close to Carl's furry butt, causing a glowing golden mark the shape of a carrot to materialize on his furry golden ass.
"Ah hah, just as I thought, it seems you have an exit pass on your ass son. Your butt must have come in contact with the Royal Rabbit Regalia when you had your accident."
Pointing at the large metallic golden carrot Carl inquisitively asked, "What is that Royal Rabbit Regalia thing?"
"The Royal Rabbit Regalia is the most important item in the kingdom. It allows those of the ruler bloodline to control all of the Rabbit Kingdoms buildings, defenses and most importantly passage thru the protective formation which shields are glorious Kingdom. When you were playing in the treasury you must have accidentally came into contact with it and was stamped in the process. That would explains how you were able to leave the rabbit kingdom without a travel badge. However it doesn't explain how you got back in for the pass on your ass is incomplete, giving permission to only leave the Kingdom, so how did you get back in?"
"My big bro did it, he started to walk around all weird like, then the world started to get all blurry then I got sick then suddenly we were on the outskirts of the farmlands."
"Oh! He actually managed to break through the barrier without a travel badge. Amazing, simply amazing, this is a feat that would require a great deal of strength and intelligence. Where is this mighty big bro of yours?"
Pointing towards the shadow near the doorway, he points at Salvatore while proudly exclaiming, "He's over there, big bro come meet my papa."
Hearing Carl's call Salvatore silently emerges from the doorways shadows and calmly approach's the father son duo.
Upon seeing Salvatore King Barry surprisingly exclaimed "Oh a human, you must be rather intelligent since you can understand the rabbit language, and also quite strong, since I didn't even know you were there."
Remaining silent Salvatore simply smiled in response.
Unperturbed by his silence King Barry continued to speak, saying "Thank you for helping my son Carl, you don't know how important he is to me and especially to the Rabbit Kingdom. Allow me to formally introduce myself, I am King Barry, ruler of the Rabbit Kingdom."
Raising his big furry right arm, he extended it towards Salvatore inviting a handshake. Without hesitation Salvatore reached out and grasped the big plush paw, enjoying its squishiness. As they began to shake he suddenly felt King Barry tighten his grip, subtly engaging in a test of strength.
Finding the Kings actions somewhat amusing, Salvatore matched his strength, tightening his grip, then slowly began to increase it even further. After a few seconds a barely audible "crack" rings out and Salvatore quickly lets go of the Kings paw with a grin replying, "Salvatore."
Flexing his paw, King Barry also grins while nodding approvingly before saying, "Well met mighty Salvatore."
"DING!"
[System Notification: Quest Complete!]
[System Notification: Rewarded +25 Experience!]
"Hmm....I wonder, could you possibly be the answer to the grave issue the Rabbit Kingdom is now facing? Mighty Salvatore, would you possibly be willing to help me save the Rabbit Kingdom?"
"DING!"
[System Notification: You Have Received a New Quest!]
Quest: Help King Barry Save The Rabbit Kingdom!
Difficulty: E
Description:
Requirements: Help King Barry.
Reward: 125 Experience.
"How can I help?"
"DING!"
[System Notification: Quest Accepted!]
Hearing Salvatore express his willingness to help, a warm toothy grin appeared on King Barry's face as he merrily said, "Excellent, I'm certain with your help we'll be able to save the Kingdom."
Having secured Salvatore's aid, King Barry's thoughts visibly turned to the serious trouble the Rabbit kingdom faced for as he continued to speak his warm smile was quickly replaced by a grave expression.
"Currently are Rabbit Kingdom is facing a water shortage. Although we monsters don't need water to survive are crops certainly do. Unfortunately the only source of water in the kingdom is a single massive well beneath Carrot Keep. A few days ago we discovered the well had been contaminated with a vile poison that regrettably claimed the lives of over 50 citizens of the Kingdom. To prevent causing any panic or alarm I have ordered the deaths to be hidden from the public and for the well to be sealed to prevent any further casualties. Currently we are using emergency reserves to keep are crops alive but they will last only for another month. As soon as we discovered the well was poisoned I immediately sent Orso out with a squad of Bloody Carrots to check the lake, out in the Valley, which is the wells water source. When he returned he reported that the lake was also contaminated but the waterfall which feeds the lake appeared to still be untainted. I believe something must be contaminating the lakes water and would like you to find out exactly what and hopefully remove it."
"Very well."
"DING!"
[System Notification: Quest Updated!]
Quest: Help King Barry Save The Rabbit Kingdom!
Difficulty: C
Description: Explore the Lake for the source of the poison and remove it.
Requirements: Discover and remove source of poison. Survive.
Reward: 125 Experience.
Handing him a folded piece of brownish paper and a golden carrot shaped pin King Barry said, "Here, take this map of the Valley, I've marked the location of the lake. Also take this travel badge, it will allow you easy passage to and from the Rabbit Kingdom."
With a wave of his hand King Barry summoned the Captain of the Carrot Guard and gave him explicit instructions to guide Salvatore to the Kingdoms locked northern exit. Saluting King Barry the guard captain turned and politely asked Salvatore to follow him. Nodding slightly to King Barry and Carl, Salvatore turned away saying "Take care" then gestured to the waiting guard captain to lead on.