The eldritch shards are what makes this region strategically valuable. It used to be so easy. We had a good rapport with the wendigos—at least until the giants came. Between the giants, devan mercs, and angry wendigos, this is a rough posting. It's time to take the offensive. Report to Dena. She'll have your orders. I greet you. There is much for you to do. The Junaidar struck a mining camp a few days ago. Many miners were killed and quite a few eldritch shards stolen. We need you to strike back and recover the shards. Kill the {@LinkCreature:34#300#Junaidar thieves}, {@LinkCreature:34#400#scourges}, and {@LinkCreature:34#310#bandits}, and retrieve their shard packs. Your efforts are appreciated. These remarkable crystals are used in magical shields. If the Mysterium can make it practical, each federation city will be guarded by such a device. We'll see that the miners' families are compensated for what you recovered. Much blood was spilled to collect those shards. If you recover them, I will make certain their families are paid.