# Bandit Threat - Combat-focused medium quest
quest_id: quest_bandit_threat
name: "The Bandit Threat"
description: |
  A gang of bandits has been terrorizing travelers on the roads
  near Crossville. Mayor Aldric is offering a substantial reward
  for anyone who can deal with the threat permanently.
difficulty: medium

# NPC Quest Givers
quest_giver_npc_ids:
  - npc_mayor_aldric
quest_giver_name: "Mayor Aldric Thornwood"

# Location context
location_id: crossville_village
region_id: crossville

# Offering conditions
offering_triggers:
  location_types: ["town", "official"]
  specific_locations: ["crossville_village", "crossville_town_hall"]
  min_character_level: 3
  max_character_level: 8
  required_quests_completed: []
  probability_weights:
    town: 0.20
    official: 0.40

# NPC-specific offer dialogue
npc_offer_dialogues:
  npc_mayor_aldric:
    dialogue: |
      *straightens his chain of office* Crossville faces a grave threat.
      Bandits have been attacking merchants on the eastern road. Trade
      is suffering, and I fear for our people's safety. The village
      will pay handsomely for someone who can... resolve this situation.
    conditions:
      min_relationship: 35
      required_flags: []
      forbidden_flags: ["failed_bandit_quest"]

# What NPCs know
npc_quest_knowledge:
  npc_mayor_aldric:
    - "The bandits have a camp somewhere in the eastern forest"
    - "They're led by a man called 'Blackhand' - a former soldier"
    - "At least a dozen bandits, well-armed and organized"
    - "Three merchant caravans have been hit in the past month"
    - "The militia is too small to mount an assault"

# Embedded lore
lore_context:
  backstory: |
    The bandit leader Blackhand was once a soldier in the King's
    army. After the war ended, he turned to brigandry rather than
    return to a life of farming. His military training makes his
    gang far more dangerous than common thieves.
  world_connections:
    - "Many veterans turned to banditry after the war - a kingdom-wide problem"
    - "The mayor may know more about Blackhand than he lets on"
  regional_hints:
    - "The eastern forest road is the main trade route to the capital"
    - "Without trade, Crossville's economy will suffer greatly"

# Narrative hooks
dialogue_templates:
  narrative_hooks:
    - "speaks of the economic impact on the village"
    - "mentions concerned merchants refusing to travel"
    - "hints at political pressure from higher authorities"
    - "shows genuine worry for the common folk"
  ambient_hints:
    - "You notice fewer merchants in the market than expected"
    - "Guards at the village gate look nervous and understaffed"
    - "Wanted posters for 'Blackhand' are posted on walls"

# Objectives
objectives:
  - objective_id: find_camp
    description: "Locate the bandit camp in the eastern forest"
    objective_type: discover
    required_progress: 1
    target_location_id: bandit_camp

  - objective_id: defeat_bandits
    description: "Defeat the bandits"
    objective_type: kill
    required_progress: 8
    target_enemy_type: bandit

  - objective_id: defeat_blackhand
    description: "Defeat or capture Blackhand"
    objective_type: kill
    required_progress: 1
    target_enemy_type: blackhand_leader

# Rewards
rewards:
  gold: 200
  experience: 350
  items:
    - blackhand_sword
  relationship_bonuses:
    npc_mayor_aldric: 20
  unlocks_quests: ["quest_mayors_secret"]
  reveals_locations: ["bandit_camp"]

# Completion dialogue
completion_dialogue:
  npc_mayor_aldric: |
    *visible relief* The bandits are dealt with? This is excellent
    news. You've done Crossville a great service. *hands over a
    heavy coin purse* Your reward, as promised. And... I may have
    other matters that require someone of your capabilities. We
    should speak again soon.

tags:
  - combat
  - exploration
  - story