Gudrik: Hello there, lad/lassie! What can I do for you? [ask about A Shadow over Ashdale.] Gudrik: I've received some troubling news, lad/lassie. As you probably know, supplies are ferried over to Ashdale on a regular basis. But about a week ago, the supply ships started returning with their cargo still aboard. Apparently, the island has been completely deserted – not a soul to be seen – and the sailors say an evil aura hangs over the place. Naturally, I'm eager to find out what's going on, but I'm too old to go jetting off on an adventure. I need someone to travel to Ashdale and investigate.