You ask us for the location of the Elden Grove, birthplace of the sacred
First Tree. Such knowledge has a price. Over the past year we have seen
our beautiful Valenwood change. Parts have become unsafe for travelers,
others have turned dark and sinister, leeching the very earthblood from the
soil. Alerion, greatest of our Loremasters, found bodies of our people
sucked dry of all fluid. They lay wasted, living dead that had no memories
of their former existence. Sadly, they had to be destroyed.
Ten of our rangers left to search through the Valenwood Forests, hoping
for a clue to this mystery. Two months later their severed heads were
delivered to us by an emissary of someone who calls herself Selene, High
Priestess of Shagrath, the God of Spiders. She delivered to us an
ultimatum. Surrender Valenwood or die!
We are not a fighting people, and have no standing army. We prefer to
dwell here amongst the trees and mother earth, rejoicing in the commune of
the land. We cannot stand against Selene and her spider warriors. I fear an
end to my people and our way of life.
You seem to be a strong and formidable adventurer. I implore you, put an end
to her threat against us. I will inscribe on your map the location her
emissary referred to as 'Selene's Web', sight of our supposed surrender.
Somewhere in those dark corridors lies the one thing that can safeguard
us from her greed. Somewhere in her fortress lies her 'heart'. It is said
to be a great jewel into which she has infused her lifeforce. If you
bring us this jewel, she would dare not attack us with her life in the
balance. If you are successful, we will share with you the sacred
knowledge of the Elden Grove. Will you help us?&
You are truly a compassionate soul. Know this, Selene's Web lies near
the city of Eldenroot. I pray, be careful, she is a powerful sorceress
who consorts with the undead. I wish thee luck on thy quest...
%t %rf inscribes the location of Selene's Web onto your map...&
I fear then that we will vanish as a people. %pcn, I understand your
reluctance, but please consider my people and their fate. If you should
change your mind, I would gladly welcome your assistance.
%t %rf smiles sadly, %g3 face etched in grief. It seems that you are free to
leave...&
I see you have returned to us. I hope you have changed your mind and are
willing to find the High Priestess of Shagrath and bring us her heart. Our
people will be forever in your debt for their deliverance.
I will tell you the location of the Elden Grove as a small token of my
gratitude if you are successful. Will you help us in our time of need?
I and my people owe a debt we cannot begin to pay, %pcn. You have
given us a new hope, and for that we are eternally grateful. Come and stand
before me...
%t %rf gently unrolls an ancient scroll, then takes a light feather pen and
inscribes the location of the Elden Grove, somewhere in the Valenwood
Province, onto your map...&
Selene and her spider warriors are a formidable opponent. I hold no blame
for your failure. Rest and be at peace. If you wish to try again, I would be
most grateful...
%t %rf motions to some of the retinue, who come forward to help you
from the throne room...&
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