Into the Mournweald

Chapter 3: Into the Mournweald

The Legion’s Causeways could be a tremendous asset in freeing Raven’s Rill from the grip of the Lescanzi, and Odo believes that Hugh Montbarron’s signet ring may be the key to restoring the chapterhouse’s Causeway gate back to use. Unfortunately, the signet ring lies somewhere within the dreaded Mournweald—the twisted forest where the last of the old Legion fell during their fateful battle against Jeyne Kassynder many years ago. Only an object of such precious worth could entice you to brave such a dark and foreboding place.

East Forest

Enter the Mournweald

Search the East Forest thoroughly to find plenty of treasure. Reference the map to quickly discover loot locations.

Somewhere in the East Forest lies the entrance to the Mournweald—you just have to find it. Save at the beacon you discover just outside of the chapterhouse, then begin exploring the East Forest. Beware of roaming packs of giant spiders—they are plentiful here. Back away and use anti-group attacks to whittle them down, gaining plenty of XP as you investigate the wood.

Side Quest: A Loss for Words

Inspect the corpse near the foot of the chapterhouse stairs to discover a special note that nets you a lore entry. The note reveals that three important tomes have gone missing from the chapterhouse’s library.

Find the Three Genealogies

In the Rukkenvahl chapterhouse, you found the body of a would-be thief. He was searching for a secret treasure room, said to be hidden behind a large bookcase that contains genealogies of all the great Legion families. If the three missing genealogy books are returned to the bookcase, the treasure room will be revealed.

You will discover the three missing genealogy books as you explore the East Forest and the Shadowrift Cavern to the south. Use your quest guide to track down each tome, or check the maps to quickly find their locations.

Side Quest: Hiding Out

If you’ve been following this walkthrough, you recently acquired the “Hiding Out” side quest from a woman named Tatyana back in Raven’s Rill. Now’s the time to complete this quest.

Niku is hiding in a cave in the East Forest. Without supplies, the town constable will surely perish. Niku’s wife has asked you to bring him a package of food and blankets.

Venture down the East Forest’s southern trail to discover a remote, spider-filled cave called Shadowrift Cavern. Search the cavern thoroughly to discover the remains of a long-dead legionnaire, who was likely killed during the Legion’s last stand against Jeyne Kassynder. You discover a book near the remains—one of three Legion genealogies that you must find to complete the “A Loss for Words” side quest.

Pocket the genealogy book and delve deeper into Shadowrift Cavern to discover a save beacon. Mark your progress here before venturing further—a terrible fiend awaits you.

Niku

You discover Tatyana’s wayward husband Niku deep inside Shadowrift Cavern. The man is stuck in a precarious position, strung up by a spider’s web. Niku begs for help, but you aren’t able to cut him free before a massive arachnid descends from the cavern’s ceiling.

Boss Battle: Palefang

Don’t become this bad arachnid’s latest snack!

Palefang boasts vicious attacks and a vast amount of HP, so expect a challenging fight. First, use anti-group attacks to wipe out the smaller spiders that soon swarm you. Shatter the surrounding spider eggs for Health and Focus Orbs—smaller spiders will occasionally produce these when dispatched as well. Evade to keep your distance from Palefang and use ranged attacks to slay the terrible spider.

Niku

Speak with Niku after defeating Palefang to at last cut him free of his sticky bonds. The poor man can’t believe his fortune and gladly accepts the package of food and blankets that his wife Tatyana asked you to deliver. Niku hands you a one-of-a-kind artifact before hurrying back to his loving wife.

Beastmen of the Forest

Fight your way east to locate another save beacon. Record your progress here, then venture north to discover a giant beastlike creature. Lore entries you’ve discovered thus far have hinted at the existence of dakkenweyr—monstrous beastmen that reside deep in the Rukkenvahl’s forgotten wood. Back up and dodge to avoid this formidable adversary’s powerful attacks as you dispatch its wolf companions. Then focus on eliminating the dakkenweyr itself.

After the battle, examine the skeleton nearby on the ground. The remains appear to be those of another long-dead legionnaire. You discover a book on the skeleton—it’s another of the missing Legion genealogies! Now you’ve just one more to find.

Return to the previous save beacon and mark your progress, then venture south to battle another fearsome dakkenweyr. Again, dodge to avoid being hit as you slay the beastman’s wolves. Then work at bringing down the towering monster itself.

Make tracks back to the chapterhouse and place the three Legion genealogies on the large upstairs bookshelf to access a special treasure room that houses a unique ring.

After slaying the second beastman, search the nearby rocks to find the skeletal remains of yet another fallen legionnaire. Inspect the remains to find the third and final Legion genealogy. Now you can return to the chapterhouse and obtain some valuable gear before braving the Mournweald! Go ahead and do so to complete the “A Loss for Words” side quest.

Open Sesame

Farther east, a tangled web of roots and brambles blocks the forest path. It seems as though you’ll need to find another route—until suddenly, the roots begin to untangle themselves! Somehow, this old forest is aware of your presence, and it has granted you passage into the Mournweald. Gather your courage and venture onward, legionnaire.