Start by going to Sophanem. Outside the walls there is a mysterious stranger in black robes. Talk to him, and he will reveal himself to be Icthlarin. He will ask you for help and you should accept. Icthlarin will teleport you and him away and a small cutscene will start: * Icthlarin: Hmm... Well done [player]. You have succeeded. Now you can go out and seek the first scythe. The one I usually keep.