A Hill Giant Refuge

The Hill Giant refuge, located just northwest of Rune, is a tranquil spot of land dedicated to the peaceful hill giants. Upon first entry to the refuge, you'll notice many exhausted and hungry young giants, some of who decide to sleep peacefully, others who visit Finn in his Tavern. Outside of camp, various wild animals frolic near the ponds, only disturbed by the powerful booming of the giants working in the mines, both for iron and for gems.

Like most beings granted immense strength and vitality, giants use their brawn to achieve whatever goal they have in mind. However, they often begin a task without thinking, and sometimes this can lead to working as if they were beating their heads against a wall. It would indubitably be rewarding to assist the giants in their hunt for iron and gems, perhaps by figuring out a tool they could use to mine more efficiently, and once their mining, by giving them some way to haul their loot back to the overseer.

Aside from the giants, you're unlikely to find much to your interest, unless you feel like placing a bet with a shady giant or visiting Tern's restaurant. All of the miners are protected, so the only sport you'll find is in the wild animals and the off-duty hill giants.

• The Mark of Assistance is available for those who contrive a way to aid the Hill Giants.
• Hill Giants tend to discover gems immediately after you give them some help, but if they don't, make sure you're there with something to help them carry their rewards back to the taskmaster.
• There are two mines in this area--if you're looking for gems, be sure to use both to double your chances!