Daring Do and The Jeweled Opal

The Professor pauses for a moment and then frowns at his unshaken hoof. He pulls it back and awkwardly clears his throat. "Yes...quite," he regathers himself, "now then. I represent the Canterlot Board of Museums and History and they wish to make use of your services. There is a rare jewel they wish to add to their collection and it's imperative that this valuable artifact is gathered before it falls into the wrong hands. I am speaking, of course, of the Jeweled Opal."

You recognize the name immediately. The Jeweled Opal has been a thing of myth and legend from the research you've done. From the fragments of information you were able to gather, this priceless jewel was said to bring entire civilizations to its knees with its beauty and was worth more than ten kings' ransoms. For decades ancient wars were fought over the very idea of the Jewel existing, but nowadays such a thing was obscure and unknown. The lucky few who even heard of the Jeweled Opal firmly believe the thing never even existed. For neighsayers, such a valuable jewel was merely a story twisted by war tyrants to justify epic crusades across continents, concurring entire civilizations in one fell swoop.

"A jewel with such mystery, obscurity, and legend behind it belongs in a museum and my clients wish to hire you to ensure the Jewel's safe retrieval," The Professor continues, "I'm sure a knowledge seeker such as yourself can appreciate such a noble quest."

>Ask The Professor about how well the job pays.

>Throw caution to the wind and gladly accept Professor Bookmark's offer.

>Refuse the offer and politely ask The Professor to leave.