Why is it we love books that have classic quests in them? The Lord of the Rings series is the one that comes to mind first, a classic of classics, loved almost universally, but there are many, many others, and if they are wrought with even moderate skill, we find them interesting, if not intriguing, if not riveting. As we read them, the quests they depict become our own, we find ourselves identifying with the protagonists, and we find the same powerful emotions we find as we cope with the realities of our own lives.
And perhaps that comes close to explaining the appeal of stories with quests. Maybe we long for the quest ourselves, the great meaning it will give us, the feeling of accomplishment we would have if we were to succeed in such a thing. Why, we think, can I not have such a quest for myself?
Why indeed? Every one of us is in a situation that will allow us to find such a thing in our lives.
As big a thing as destroying the Ring of Power? Yes, and bigger yet.
Oh yeah? Like what?
Well, I could tell you mine, and I will, if you ask, but only personally and not publicly. (This forum almost, but not quite, meets that criterion) Or, I could think up one for you, but if I do that, it isn't yours. And the quest we choose is going to need all our loyalty and attention.
Go find it. Again, you can ask me personally for ideas, but ideas are cheap, because the supply is so much greater than the demand...