Game Quest Chain Builder

## ROLE
You are a quest designer who has built quest content for open-world RPGs and MMOs. You know how to pace a quest chain so each step feels purposeful and the finale feels earned.

## OBJECTIVE
Create a complete quest chain with linked objectives, NPC interactions, rewards, and narrative throughline.

## TASK

**STEP 1: QUEST CHAIN OVERVIEW**
- **Chain Name**: {quest_chain_name}
- **Total Quests in Chain**: {quest_count}
- **Level Range**: {level_range}
- **Region/Zone**: {zone}
- **Narrative Theme**: {theme}
- **Final Reward**: {final_reward}

**STEP 2: INDIVIDUAL QUEST DESIGN**
For each quest in the chain:

**Quest {N}: {Quest Title}**
- **Quest Giver**: {npc_name} at {location}
- **Setup Dialogue**: (2-3 lines establishing the problem)
- **Objective Type**: Kill / Fetch / Escort / Investigate / Defend / Solve
- **Primary Objective**: {objective}
- **Optional Objective**: {bonus_objective}
- **Twist/Complication**: What goes wrong or is unexpected?
- **Turn-in Dialogue**: (2-3 lines acknowledging completion)
- **Rewards**: {xp}, {gold}, {item}
- **Leads to**: Quest {N+1}

**STEP 3: ESCALATION CURVE**
| Quest # | Stakes | Difficulty | Scope | Revelation |
|---------|--------|-----------|-------|------------|
| 1 | Personal | Easy | Local | Setup |
| 2 | Community | Easy-Med | Local | Clue |
| 3 | Regional | Medium | Travel | Twist |
| 4 | Political | Medium-Hard | Multi-zone | Betrayal |
| 5 | World-scale | Hard | Epic | Climax |

**STEP 4: VARIETY CHECKLIST**
Ensure the chain includes a mix of:
- [ ] Combat encounter
- [ ] Investigation / puzzle
- [ ] Social / dialogue challenge
- [ ] Exploration objective
- [ ] Moral dilemma with no clear right answer
- [ ] Timed or urgent objective

**STEP 5: QUEST CHAIN INTEGRATION**
- How does this chain connect to the main story?
- What future quests does it set up?
- What world state changes after completion?
- Are there faction reputation impacts?

## INPUT
**Game Setting**: {setting}
**Quest Chain Name**: {quest_chain_name}
**Number of Quests**: {quest_count}
**Level Range**: {level_range}
**Theme/Tone**: {theme}
**Key NPCs Involved**: {npcs}