Part 1: A Bird in the Hand
Oldsong
While in Oldsong, stop and talk to Delem (1), who is standing near the steps between the ferry dock and Galawain’s Maw (the dragon head cave). You learn that he is known as the chanter of Oldsong. He sings to entertain visitors. The cold wind has made visitors scarce, so now he wants to warm his songs up and says he needs to eat a few rare songbirds to absorb their musical energy. Makes sense. Agree and he gives you hints about where two types may be found:
- Cloudsinger: nests against the rocks of the highest mountains of Eir Glanfath.
- Shardwing: they prefer to nest in Adra formations.
- Tiam: often found throughout Twin Elms—often in high tree nests but some have been domesticated.
New Quest: Songs of the Wild
Objective: Find and Capture Three Rare Songbirds
Part 2: Egg Hunt
Bird 1: Hylea’s Nest
While on the side quest “A Nest Above the Clouds,” you can find one of the birds you are looking for. From the base of the nest stairway (2), if you head east along the dead-end pathway, you can find a Cloudsinger Songbird (3) in a nest on the side of the stone wall.
Bird 2: Elmshore
Pop into Elmshore and locate the Shardwing Songbird in a bush (4) on the side of the Adra arch.
Bird 3: Hearthsong
Finally, travel to Hearthsong and enter Llensi’s home (5) to the right of the northern exit. You don’t need to talk to her; just steal her Tiam Songbird from the crate to the right of the entrance and leave. However, if you wish to convince Delem not to eat the birds, you must talk with her to get her stance on eating birds to improve singing.
Quest Updated
Objective: Return to Delem in Oldsong
Part 3: The Feast
Oldsong
Now return to Oldsong and talk to Delem (1) again. During conversation, you can convince Delem not to eat the birds or you can give all the birds to him. See the Reactivity and decide what decision is best for you. The conversation choices are:
- “So I have this bird.…” (Give him the birds.)
- “I spoke with Llensi. She said eating songbirds is just superstition—it won’t help you sing.”
- “Farewell.” [Leave]
If you side with Llensi and think birds are not for eating, and you select that option, then these become your next reply options:
- “She is indeed a wise woman … so why are you so eager to dismiss her opinion?”
- [Chanter] Convincing reply not to eat birds.
- [Survival 4] “Let me ask you this—do sparrow hawks sing well?”
- “I’m just telling you what she told me.”
Any of these is followed by:
- “And yet, their favorite meal is a songbird. So if your belief is correct…”
This convinces him not to eat the songbird and you lose Reputation with Twin Elms (Minor). We suggest letting him eat the birds. With enough Resolve, Intelligence, and Perception you can convince him not to eat each individual bird and still have Delem receive the inspiration he seeks, which nets you his special talent reward.