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First Fortune
NPC: Old Miner
Intro contract: gather starter dust at Eagle River, return for the pan blueprint, and unlock basic crafting loops.
Reward: $50 + Pan recipe
📜 Quests & story
Structured checklist of NPC beats and payouts—pair with the tools and mines pages when planning routes.
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Warmth in the Wild
NPC: Trader
Teaches cold survival: fuel, food, and clothing checks before glacier routes open.
Reward: Coat pattern + rations
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River Rights
NPC: Claim Officer
Paperwork quest unlocking Yukon bar work and higher-volume processing.
Reward: Sluice permit
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Timber for the Camp
NPC: Carpenter
Stock lumber to stabilize tunnels; gates safer runs at medium mines.
Reward: Support blueprints
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Pastor's Secret Map
NPC: Pastor
Side story pointing to a richer pocket—follow landmarks at night for a bonus encounter.
Reward: Hidden stash coords
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Bear in the Yard
NPC: Hunter
Defense tutorial: spacing, torches, and retreat paths before predator zones expand.
Reward: Trap kit
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Powder Safety
NPC: Blaster
Mandatory prep before McKinley-scale blasting—learn fuse timing and clearance rules.
Reward: Stable dynamite recipe
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Cart Convoy
NPC: Teamster
Escort supplies through White Pass hazards; unlocks better hauling.
Reward: Cart upgrade coupon
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Beach Rush
NPC: Prospector
Nome sands tutorial for tide windows and quick pan cycles.
Reward: Fine mesh part
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McKinley Survey
NPC: Engineer
Late survey unlocking shaped charges for endgame rock walls.
Reward: Deep charge schematic
❓ Quest FAQ
- Can I miss a quest permanently?
- Some side content is route-dependent—grab maps and keys before chapter shifts.
- Where do I spend early cash?
- Tools and warmth first; deeds and long-range logistics after income stabilizes.