Unsettling Rumors

Overview
Summary
 * 1) Speak with Meerak the Scribe in Ashford Abbey.
 * 2) Deliver the message to Armin Saberlin. Use your map to travel to Ascalon City quickly.

Obtained from
 * Devona in Lakeside County

Requirements
 * None

Reward
 * 250 XP
 * Tall Shield:
 * Armor: 4
 * Armor +5 (while Health is above 50%)
 * Health +15

Dialogue
 * "I've heard talk among the townsfolk of unsettling rumors coming from Meerak the Scribe. Instead of babbling to random strangers, he ought to send word to the authorities if he's come across something truly important, but i'm sure he's too engrossed in his books to think of anything practical like that."
 * "My duties in town keep me from looking into this matter myself, but if you could go to Ashford Abbey to the north and ask him about it, I'd appreciate it."

Intermediate Dialogue (Meerak the Scribe)
 * "Devona sent you? Bless her. She knows I could use the help. I have an important message that must be delivered to Armin Saberlin in Ascalon City."
 * "I received a vision from Dwayna: She warned me that something dire is developing among the Charr. The city must be alerted!"
 * "I'll stay here and see if I can divine any more information. In the meantime, consult your map of Lakeside County to hasten your travel. Press "M" to view the map, then double-click a location to travel there."
 * "It is important that this message be delivered with good speed. Remember to use your map!"

Reward Dialogue
 * "A message from Meerak, is it? Let me see that... This is grave news indeed. I hope he's mistaken about this. Dwayna protect us if this information is accurate. If such a thing is even possible, then King Adelbern has ordered this offensive against the Charr not a moment too soon. We must not lose this fight, I tell you. We must not lose this fight."

Followup
 * Opposition to the King
 * Tithe for Ashford Abbey

Walkthrough
Devona asks you to speak with Meerak the Scribe: he's spreading unsettling rumors amongst the townfolk, and needs to be reminded to report anything important to the authorities. You are to head north to Ashford Abbey to do this.

I'll let you find the way there; use the arrow on your compass and you can't go wrong! When you get to the gates of the Abbey, walk through them. When the zone loads, you'll notice you're amongst players again. Ashford Abbey is one of many outposts in the game. An outpost is any neutral zone that isn't instanced for each party. At an outpost, you can buy and sell items, form a party, and go exploring. Your Death Penalty, if any, is also removed whenever you enter an outpost (though there is no Death Penalty this early in the game).

Anyway, speak to Meerak, and he'll give you a message to deliver to Armin Saberlin in Ascalon City. He also teaches you about an important, unique feature of Guild Wars: map travel. Any outpost or city can be reached with the map. Press 'M' to view the map screen, and click on any place you want to visit. In this case, we need to go to Ascalon City, so click on it, and then click Travel. You're there!

Armin Saberlin can be found to the southeast, near Sir Tydus. Give him the message to receive your reward.