Cron's Current Condition

Tell me, young adventurer, have you perchance visited Cron Castle? Just east of Ehwaz Plains, you'll see a large abandoned castle. That's Cron Castle. Now, I suspect alchemical traces still reside there, but cannot investigate myself due to the marauding rebels and Goblins that roam the plains. But a young adventurer like yourself might be more than able, so I wonder... Would you investigate the site on my behalf?

Continue east and it won't be long until you find the castle. You'll also find wild Goblins and marauding rebels though, so do take care.

Oh, I see... Nothing of interest at all, then? ... That's a shame, but thank you for helping nonetheless.