Crimson Fang Ruby Mine Trouble (Side Quest Hook)
- Status: Ruby shipments from the Crimson Fang Ruby Mine have halted due to violent raids by beastmen—feral humanoids rumored to worship a totemic entity called The Red Maw. The mine is currently shut down, and tensions are rising among the merchant families and camp authorities.
- Location: Speak with Kaelzar "Ironscale" Verax, a hard-nosed dragonborn veteran, stationed at Camp Dragon. He’s coordinating the local defense and will brief any interested adventurers.
- Reward: Asbera Walraven, a noble fixer representing the mine’s financiers, is offering 1,000 gp to any group that can identify the source of the attacks, restore safe operation, and ideally, ensure no further disruptions.