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Retrieve Ludwig's manuscript.
  • 1 of 4: A guy named Ludwig Van in a house near the north end of Sturmford City gives you this quest when you talk to him.
  • 2 of 4: He told you where the manuscript went.
  • 3 of 4: It's down in the Beet Hoven dungeon that's beneath Sturmford City.
  • 4 of 4: Once you have it, go tell Ludwig to complete the quest.