Kael and Riven returned to Emberpoint, battered but victorious. The Rift Beneath was sealed again—but something else had opened. Their status screen now pulsed with a faint glow.
[TIER III STATUS: UNLOCKED – CONDITIONALLY LOCKED]
You must reach Level 20 to fully access Tier 3 perks, gear, and quests.
Progress: Level 16 → 20
Current Access: Limited
"Of course we'd get the preview version," Riven muttered.
Kael opened the Guild Menu and focused on their first guild: Ashbreaker.
[ASHBREAKER GUILD – QUESTS AVAILABLE]
Tier II Pathline Active – Progress: 3 / 5
Tier III Pathline Locked (Requires: Level 20, Tier II Completion)
Grumm, the heavy-armored guild handler, met them at the Emberpoint guild hall.
"You both survived the Rift?" he asked, half impressed, half concerned. "Good. Because Tier II isn't over yet—not until you prove you're consistent, not lucky."
He pointed toward the massive wall filled with glowing contracts.
[Guild Mission: Ashbreaker – Trial Path II-A]
Name: Hunt the Splitfang Ravager
Type: Beast Hunt
Location: Whisperpine Cliffs
Level: 17
Reward: 500 EXP, 300 Gold, Ravager Hide x2, Ashbreaker Favor
Description: "A rogue predator mutated by Rift energy has begun ambushing caravans. Confirm kill and bring proof."
Side Note: Tier 2 Guild Path Progression
To unlock full Tier 3, they must:
• Complete 5 Guild Path Quests for their first guild (Ashbreaker)
• Reach Level 20
• Earn Guild Favor to unlock elite abilities & perks
Kael strapped on his Ashbreaker blades. "Let's finish what we started."
Riven checked her gear. "Splitfang Ravager? That's the one that mauls wagons and leaves claw marks on stone?"
Grumm grunted. "Aye. Fast, mean, and it's got armor growing over its bones.