Visit the Encampment Notice Board after the Wyrm Hunt starts for some side quests. This will cover a series of quests called "Arise to Power". Although we cover them all here, they won't be available all at once, some will unlock later in the game. Each subsequent stage provides an increasing reward.

Encampment Notice Board

Goal
All manner of training opportunities are posted here. Successful completion of each earns a base reward of 1000 gold and 750 experience

Arise to Power

Objectives
Defeat 10 Saurians
Region: All Gransys

Reward: 7500 gold

Request
The Arisen must ever strive for greater...
 
You will find Saurians in the open in the wetlands NW of Witchwood, along the river west of Gran Soren, and in various dungeons such as Dripstone Cave and Watergod's Altar. Kill 10 of them to complete this quest.

Arise to Power - Wild Boars
Kill 20 Wild Boars

Try looking for these along the plains of Gran Soren

Arise to Power - Skeleton Magi
Kill 5 Skeleton Mages

This phase is unlocked after meeting the Duke. Skeleton mages are usually found in dungeons. Try the Watergod's Altar and the Catacombs.

Arise to Power - Oxen
Kill 29 Oxen

This stage of the quest becomes available only after meeting with the Duke, so remember to go back to the Encampment and check the notice board. Try hunting the Oxen in the fields just outside the capital, Gran Soren.

Arise to Power - Seabirds
Kill 10 Sea Birds

This phase starts later in the game. Check the Encampment Notice Board after doing some quests for Aldous. Seabirds are found along the shore between the Encampment and Cassardis. Best to use ranged weapons and abilities against these.