A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On

Deep in the southwestern part of the Gorgon Foothills Territory, just southeast of the Rioux-Cannes Outpost (which is overrun by Harpies), take a trail west from Beauclair Palace, to an area known as Duchaton Crest.

Here, a tarp structure and wagon are nestled near a cave entrance, and a Wine Merchant gazes into the cave, hoping you’ll rid it of the monsters contained within. He doesn’t quite know what’s in the place, nicknamed Griffin-in-the-Vines. Agree to find out, increasing your pay by bargaining first, if you’d like.

The cave has many twisted tree routes and two small side alcoves to pass by, before reaching the first large cavern, which is strangely empty, save for a wooden chair and a few scattered barrels. Head farther into the cave system, roughly northwest, and you hear something large grunting in the distance. Move to the rear cave, where a Shaelmaar lurks! Check the Bestiary on page 748 if you need advice on killing this lumbering animal. Once it is dispatched, return to the surface and collect your reward.