Part 1: East to Dyrford Village
Exit Heritage Hill (54) and access the World Map. Choose Woodend Plains. As you’ve crossed this patch of wilderness before, it’s easy to maneuver east, watching for Forest Lurkers in the eastern woods. Exit via the eastern exit to the World Map again. This time, choose Stormwall Gorge.
The southern part of the gorge is water, and the western parts of this location are dominated by some strange ruins (69). As you begin your journey on the far western side (68), you can simply follow the winding path southeast and exit (71). However, along the way, there are some optional activities to investigate, including a new potential party member.
Activities at Stormwall Gorge
Beware of various foes you haven’t encountered before, along with a possible newcomer to your party:
Feral Druids
To the north of the path and entry point is a copse of trees and a group of Feral Druids. Beware their magic, and defeat them to search their bodies for loot.
Pride of Lions (North and East)
Venture off the road to the north and the northeast, and expect a mauling from two prides of Lions (one with five big cats and the other with four).
A Trio of Pwgra (Southwest)
Three Pwgra are guarding the circular ruins. There’s a circular indentation in an outer circle of the ruins begging for a mysterious item insertion; leave these ruins and come back once you find the Adra Disc to place in the circle. Doing so drains the water in the ruins pool, revealing a hidden entrance to subterranean tunnels. Get more information about this in the “The Bronze Beneath the Lake” side quest (see Act II Side Quests & Tasks).
New Party Member (Optional): Hiravias
New Side Quest: True to Form
Just east of the circular ruins, you come across an Orlan named Hiravias (70). He has business with the druids who live near Twin Elms. Have him join your party even if you do not want to recruit him onto the team right away (he’ll remain available to add later). Once in your party and you exhaust your conversation options with him, you can pick up another side quest: “True to Form.”
