Hunt down the Manticore

"It says there is a Manticore terrorizing the land, bring its head and the King will recognise Centaurs as not beasts and even make you a knight. " The guard replies and hands you back the scroll.

A Manticore, that is almost a suicide mission also you really need to learn how to read as it is possible the guard just made that all up. Your best bet is to head to the nearest town to gather information and supplies. You will need a bow to stand any chance of fighting a flying beast also you could hire some help.

You reach the town that is on the bank of a river. By speaking with the locals you find out more about the Manticore's location. It is living in a cave nearby and **** people and livestock to eat. You could spend all your money on a bow and go hunt it now, perhaps your equine strength is all you need to defeat this foul beast. There is also a kind young woman who is the daughter of a merchant. In exchange for helping her farther unload cargo from his ship she will teach you to read however you would have to spend some of your money to rent a stable to sleep in. Doing this you could learn to read and gain more knowledge on the Manticore but more people will be killed by it and you would have to earn some money to buy a bow. There is also a bar where would-be knights and adventurers meet up you could go hand out there start small and build-up to the manticore, once you have a group you work will with.