The Missing Scholar

Keep searching for Fillion Flamebreeze.

<Judging by what you've just found, it's very likely that Fillion befell some misfortune here. He may still be nearby, and he might be in need of aid. You notice a cave just to the north of your current location. You should continue searching for him there.>

Th... thank you, stranger. I was returning from an assignment at the Overlook Standing Stones when I was suddenly ambushed and attacked by Windshapers. They forced me over to the mouth of the cave and left me there, barely conscious and bleeding. The last thing I remember before blacking out is a massive winged beast emerging from the cave and scooping me up.

I think it's safe to say that if you hadn't come along, I'd have been dinner for that beast and its younglings.