Part 1: Navigating the Final Forest
Once in the woods (79), journey westward (left), attacking the five Forest Trolls if you wish. Stray off the path and into the thick woodland north and south of the path (80) to find Forest Lurkers, five in all to slay. Then follow the path to a crossroads (81), where a forlorn dwarf is waiting for your assistance. This is Sagani, who is searching for the reincarnation of Persoq, an elder from her village. She is tracking Persoq via an adra figurine containing a piece of his soul. After a vision, you may optionally elect to have Sagani join your party.
Continue westward along the road that bisects this location, then depart Woodend Plains to the west (84). Bring up the World Map and choose to visit Aedelwan Bridge next.
Part 2: The Bridge to Defiance Bay
Your plan is to head into the sprawling seaport of Defiance Bay, which is segmented into a number of districts. The impressive Aedelwan Bridge offers a majestic route northwest to the main walls of the city and Copperlane. Traverse the bridge from the roadway entry (85). While crossing, your main character can initiate psychic visions with some of the named bridge occupants. Converse with the guard at the portcullis (86) to ask more about Defiance Bay, Woedica, and First Fires. When you’re ready, proceed into Copperlane under the portcullis, and commence Act II.
