Steward tells you, "Welcome. We're an indepedant group organized to ensure that adventurers are as capable as possible. We are currently working on improving our connections with the Exploration Society, you did get the orb that brought you here from them."
Steward tells you, "We've searched out a variety of tests for worthy adventurers and errected a portal network as a support structure."
Steward tells you, "Talk to our wardens, they'll grant access to the portals and tell you what we need done."
Steward tells you, "If you return to us with proof of your deeds we'll see to it that you're rewarded with practical knowledge that will serve you well in future adventures."
Steward tells you, "To my left are the easier tasks, to my right are the harder tasks. If you go straight you'll find access to other tasks for which we won't be able to reward you but are worth the effort."