So, you’ve settled into The Drowsy Dragon, gotten to know your regulars, and started collecting whispers from across Asteria. But now comes the tricky part: turning those scattered rumours into actual quests.
If you’ve played Tavern Talk , you’ll already be familiar with the basics—collect rumours, pair them up, and pin the resulting quests to your board. But Dreamwalker
Here’s what’s new: quests are created in parallel now, which means your board can fill up fast if you’re not careful. And then there are the false rumours—those tricky little nuggets of misinformation that have no business on your quest paper. Unlike the original game, you won’t know which rumours are fake right away; you’ll have to rely on what you’ve heard in conversations to sort them out.
Don’t worry, though. The game gives you tools to figure it all out, and we’ve got your back too. This guide will walk you through the quest creation process, help you spot the fakes, and keep your quest board from becoming an overwhelming mess. Let’s dive in!
SPOILER WARNING
Quest 1: The Bogeyman Stole My Socks Character Rumour Chapter True / False Mariyam “A child is afraid of the mysterious monster allegedly hiding under his bed. What could be more bothersome—a thousand feet or loud snores?” 1 True Mariyam “The citizens of Zenyth are being plagued by a strange series of thefts. Hold on to your buttons and your honey, and check in on your scared kids.” 1 True Una “Zenyth’s streets recently got a fresh, vibrant paint job. There might be some elusive creature behind it, like a leprechaun or a carbuncle.” 1 True
Quest 2: Another One Haunts the Dust Character Rumour Chapter True / False Rune “New archaeological finds in the Sayae Plains are apparently inspiring enough for an impromptu exhibition—and “shapeful” architecture.” 1 True Quasar “Could Yathama Galanis’s tomb really have just been uncovered? What grave goods did Tuat’s most loyal champion depart with?” 2 True Quasar “A dangerous creature is haunting the Sayae Plains. A ghost, a piranha, a Guardian, or all of the above?” 2 True Rune “According to a wizard, the Plains conceal the tomb of a champion of Ur, as well as their favourite clocks or puzzles. Careful, they may blow up!” 2 False
Quest 3: Stake and Bake Character Rumour Chapter True / False Aegeus “A visiting lava leech collector fears the Burning Peaks might quite literally live up to their name soon and burn Siltwick to the ground.” 3 True Mariyam “A vampire lives in a castle inside a volcano, with impossible architecture held together by ancient magic.” 4 True Aquilla “Villagers near the Burning Peaks vampire castle are being plagued by increasing monster attacks. Some fear they’ve incurred the vampire’s wrath.” 7 True Aquila “The vampire of the Burning Peaks dabbles in necromancy and terror. Has the village’s barrier fizzled out? Approach with extreme caution.” 8 True Cain “A necromancer seems to be hiding in Borkam. Are they being obscured by the fog or did they create it themselves? And are they a painter?” 7 False
Quest 4: Rocky Horror Mist-ery Show Character Rumour Chapter True / False Kya “Kya found a message in a bottle, but the contents were unreadable. It may have been sent by someone near the Copper Archipelago.” 4 True Kya “The Gulf of Fog harbors great danger and mystery, like foggy, rocky shorelines and sea monsters that double as improvised water slides.” 5 True Mariyam “Potion shipments (and the ships carrying them) have been getting lost in the Gulf of Fog. The region grows more treacherous by the day.” 6 True Una “A team of geologists has gone missing. Originally heading to Boreas, are they now stranded in the Gulf of Fog with no rescue in sight?” 10 True Una “With the latest nautical technology, the navy is able to explore the ocean’s depths all the way to adventurers on Boreas.” 8 False
Character Rumour Chapter True / False Tavernkeep “A strange fog put us to sleep after invading the tavern. Who else could it have affected? And why did it mess with my interior design?” 5 True Cain “Multiple people report feeling watched by an ominous silhouette in their dreams. Common fear or common threat?” 7 True Mishka “Hidden somewhere in Phesoa, the Moon Pools reflect all seven moons at once, inspiring explorers to get into fine arts and thievery.” 9 True Aegeus “Could the mysterious reflections of the Moon Pools be the dreamy anchor that would catapult any Dreamwalker’s abilities to the next level?” 11 True Quasar “Could the mysterious fog be infecting our dreams and turning our nightmares into reality? How do we communicate this for the weather report?” 13 True Tavernkeeper “With the help of the fog, the vampire may be walking into people’s dreams. What is he after—spreading a sense of dread, or something else?” 15 True Mariyam “The vampire was researching the Dream Planes. Now caught in a deep slumber, what are his true ambitions? And where has he gone?” 15 True Aegeus “If anyone knows if the Moon Swamp is hiding mythical pools, it’s the local flora and fungi. What’ll it take to persuade them into a private tour?” 15 True Quasar “Somewhere, in Zenyth, or the Plains, or both, a ritual that backfired caused a crack in the Dreaming (maybe?). Will duct tape help” 13 False “Is Aegeus the one who unleashed this curse upon Phesoa? Did he break something by accident, or on purpose? And why won’t he fix it?” False
Quest 6: Trance Formation Character Rumour Chapter True / False Una “Zenyth manifested tiny critters with six arms, strange outfits, and uncertain origins. At least they remember how to paint and hypnotize.” 6 True Una “Una’s party has a knack for teleportation, gadget-y spells, and a rare connection to the Ethereal Weave. That and a tiny menace from Zenyth.” 12 True Una “Borkam’s (possibly) aquatic defense system is back in action! Now with higher walls, fewer creatures, and more budget than ever!” 14 True Quasar “The people of Morea, Kerebosia’s parents included, seem to have succumbed to the maihda’s necromancy. Now it’s their dream to attack people.” 17 True Nael “Borkam’s sleepiest citizens have fallen into a trance and are marching towards Morea, where a dangerous ritual and monsters await them.” 17 True Quasar “Ranger-tamed gigantic lugworms fiercely defend Borkam from danger? But be careful, they might be part of the danger themselves.” 11 False
Quest 7: The Never-Ending Nightmare Character Rumour Chapter True / False Aegeus “Aegeus’s phantasm heritage gives him a strange mastery of dreams. He can pull your lost childhood toy right out of your recurring nightmares. Cool!” 3 True Mariyam “Zarah left Mariyam with survivor’s guilt and a necklace enchanted with mysterious magic. Maybe the right priest can help with at least one of those.” 9 True Nael “Among the vampire’s documents, writing in foreign handwriting was discovered: did someone ask the vampire for his questionable services?” 16 True Quasar “Kerebosia opened a portal to the Dreaming—a place even nightmares are terrified of. It showed my friends horrors and is filling me with panic.” 17 True Quasar “Kerebosia’s ritual, powered by her pain over her missing sister and a necklace, is cracking reality open, freeing monsters I dare not imagine.” 17 True Mariyam “After getting into the vampire’s dreams and waking him up, a magic ritual will prevent him from walking into other people’s dreams ever again.” 16 False Quasar “A portal to the Dream Planes just opened on Morea? We have between five seconds and a day to do something before it consumes us all.” 17 False
