You'll start your journey in Ishalgen with Aldelle Basin. Double-click Vandarnt, one of the ubiquitous Ulgorn's raiders, to receive a quest to eradicate the local sprigg population in The Sprigg's Revenge. Spriggs don't pose much of a challenge, so this is a perfect time to learn a little bit about your (rather limited) combat skills. You'll add more skills and spells at level 2, 5, 7, and 9, so be sure to read up on and get the most out of each successive round of new abilities. Complete your first mission and Vandarnt will send you on your way with The Sprigg Report. Trek down the road a goodly ways until your just past the ruins on the hill. On the other side, below, and to the left lies Guheiten's Tent. Turn in The Sprigg Report (grats! Level 2!) and pick up For The Love of Fruit from Vanar.

Return, turn in, and get Sight for Sore Eyes, which will take you just to the northeast once again. Turning in this one will get you Level 3 and Vanar's Flattery, and you're off again to your next quest hub: Aldelle Village. Aldelle VillagePull up your map (keystroke [M] by default) and you'll see the cusp of Aldelle Village down the road to the southwest. Entering the village will grant you one of two "pop-up" quests: Captain's Orders. Campaign quests are mandatory storyline quests that also provide you with some excellent equipment upgrades, so it's worth your while to complete these first.