Side Quest: A Mothers Plea

Part 1: Fear of the Hollowborn

Gilded Vale

By order of Lord Raedric, all mothers who give birth to Hollowborn children will be exiled from Gilded Vale. Aufra is expecting a child and worries that she will find herself among their number.

While in Gilded Vale, visit Aufra’s House (1). Inside, the pregnant woman is worried about her child being Hollowborn. You can also give her the sad news regarding the death of the caravanners and her missing sister Calisca. She hopes you can help by finding a midwife: She requests you journey to Anslög’s Compass and seek out Ranga, an Aumauan healer who supposedly knows how to ensure that Aufra’s child retains its soul. She offers you 20 cp as a gesture of goodwill.

New Quest: A Mother’s Plea

Objective: Travel to Anslög’s Compass and Speak to Mother Ranga

Part 2: Snake Oil on the Seashore

Anslög’s Compass

Travel from Gilded Vale to Magran’s Fork, and exit this wilderness to the south to reach Anslög’s Compass. Fight your way through roaming Xaurips to the southeast part of the map, where Ranga and her Xaurip assistant Tana reside (3). Mention that Aufra sent you here, and Ranga asks if you’d slay the Xaurips on the way here.

Quest Updated

Objective: Clear out the Xaurips

To continue, remove all Xaurip threats from the map—the two groups that attacked (2) you when you made your way to Ranga, the camp to the northeast (5), and the couple of stragglers guarding the Sea Cave (4). While you’re at it, also take out the five Guls in the southeast (6) so you can get to the items on that peninsula. Head back to Ranga, and she has another task for you to perform: Enter the Sea Cave (4) and remove the Sporeling and Dank Spore threats within this small cave.

Quest Updated

Objective: Collect Dank Spores

Lead the three Sporelings around the corner out of the Dank Spore’s attack range (the Dank Spore cannot move). Gather spores they drop, and return to Ranga. Hand over the spores, and you’re given a “potion,” which is nothing more than a placebo. Question this snake oil if you wish. After the conversation, you can camp for free through her conversation options. You can also purchase or trade items through her. Now return to Gilded Vale.

Quest Updated

Objective: Return to Aufra

Part 3: Conclusion: Placating with a Placebo

Return to Gilded Vale, and revisit Aufra’s House (1). Hand over the “potion” and receive the following rewards as the quest concludes. The exact valuables depend on how honest you are with Aufra regarding this elixir. You can:

• Be truthful, and tell Aufra that the potion is nothing more than a placebo. Aufra’s Reward: 10 cp (in addition to the 20 she gave you at the beginning of this quest). From Ranga (for killing Xaurips): Potion of Minor Regen, Potion of Minor Recovery, and Potion of Minor Stamina.
• Lie to her, allowing her to believe the potion will prevent her child from being Hollowborn. Aufra’s Reward: 10 cp (in addition to the 20 she gave you at the beginning of this quest). From Ranga (upon returning): Cloak of Minor Protection.