Quest:Confrontation at Cotfast

Confrontation at Cotfast
Level	45
Type	Solo
Starts with	Aran Greenwith
Starts at	Trestlebridge Gate (West)
Start Region	The Wildwood
Map Ref	[17.7S, 54.4W]
Quest Group	Wildwood: Woodcutter's Brotherhood

Quest Chain
Required standing with Woodcutter's Brotherhood stated in italics [45] The Black Powder Plot - Acquaintance [45] A Murder in Trestlebridge - Friend [45] The Market of Troubles - Ally [45] Confrontation at Cotfast - Kindred Prerequisites: Completed Confrontation at Cotfast and The Tomb of Haudh Eglan [45] Epilogue: The Wildwood of Bree-land

Walkthrough & Notes

Just outside the gate are two impaled heads: "Gothal's Warning: A warning to the Woodcutter's Brotherhood from Gothal to stay out of the Wildwood." Aron, Nessa, and Cad are waiting just outside of Cotfast. [19.6S, 56.6W] They do not take part in defeating foes, collecting Orc items, or defeating Gothal. Gothal's door is located at the centre of Cotfast. [20.0S, 56.9W] Objective 10 will rebuild two more houses near the western Trestlebridge gate. [17.5S, 54.1W] and [17.5S, 54.2W]

Rewards
23  10   2 Woodcutter's Brotherhood Tokens

Quest Text

Bestowal Dialogue '<name>, there seems to be something wrong at the Trestlebridge gate leading towards the Wildwood. The guards are at a loss for words. Come, let us approach the Trestlebridge gate ourselves and find out what situation transpires.' Background The Woodcutter's Brotherhood has decided to drive off the Orc menace in the Wildwood, once and for all. Objective 1 Examine the situation at the western gate of Trestlebridge (0/2) Something was placed at the western gate of Trestlebridge. You should examine the situation there. Objective 2 Talk to Aran Greenwith Aran Greenwith can be found at Trestlebridge. You should talk to Aran Greenwith. Aran Greenwith: 'This Gothtal has gone too far. He taunts us while we do nothing and he plots attacks. No more! I had given a task to woodcutters in the town's service to report any sightings of Gothtal directly to the Woodcutter's Brotherhood. I have received a very recent report that the Orc has returned to Cotfast. I say we march to Cotfast and confront Gothtal. His days of taunting Trestlebridge are over!' Objective 3 Talk to Aran Greenwith near Cotfast Aran Greenwith can be found near Cotfast in the Wildwood. You should talk to Aran Greenwith near Cotfast. Aran Greenwith: 'There are a number of foes who reside in Cotfast. We should make quick work of them and destroy anything we find that connects Gothtal to this village. The Orc is no doubt influencing those in the Wildwood with gold and other riches. 'Once the town is clear, then we shall defeat Gothtal. For Trestlebridge!' Objective 4 Enter Cotfast Cotfast can be found in the Wildwood. You should enter Cotfast. Objective 5 Destroy Orc bounties (0/8) Collect bribing gold (0/8) Defeat enemies in Cotfast (0/10) Orc bounties and bribing gold can be found in Cotfast. You should destroy the Orc bounties, collect the bribing gold, and defeat foes at Cotfast. Objective 6 Knock on the door where Gothtal is holed up The building in which Gothtal is holed up can be found in Cotfast. You should knock on the door and confront Gothtal. Unsurprisingly, no one answered the door Objective 7 Sound the Cotfast village alarm or Defeat Gothtal The Cotfast village alarm can be found nearby. You should sound the alarm to get Gothtal's attention. The alarm rings out, and Gothtal appears Gothtal says, "What's all this about?!" Gothtal says, "Where is everyone?!" Gothtal says, "Who sounded the alarm?!" Gothtal says, "Don't cross me! I work for Sharkey! That's a name that should strike fear in you, filth!" Gothtal says, "Sharkey gave me the Wildwood! I'm not about to surrender it to the likes of you!" Gothtal says, "You'll pay for what you've done here today!" Objective 8 Talk to Aran Greenwith near Cotfast Aran Greenwith can be found near Cotfast in the Wildwood. You should talk to Aran Greenwith near Cotfast. Aran Greenwith: 'It is done. Gothtal's threat to the Wildwood and Trestlebridge is no more. Come, let us return to town.' Objective 9 Talk to Aran Greenwith at Trestlebridge Aran Greenwith can be found at Trestlebridge. You should talk to Aran Greenwith. Aran Greenwith: 'I am surprised that Gothtal was so easily bested. Now we know he was only an intermediary for this Sharkey character, who seems to have interests in much of Bree-land and the surrounding regions. Sharkey can not be merely an Orc, with all the mischief attached to that name. No matter, these are not troubles for the Woodcutter's Brotherhood to dwell upon. We should continue to focus on Trestlebridge. 'Another building has been restored in town, <name>. Would you like to inspect the craftmanship?' Objective 10 Survey the reconstruction of Trestlebridge (0/2) Reconstruction work continues on Trestlebridge. You should survey the reconstruction of Trestlebridge. Much of Trestlebridge has been rebuilt! Objective 11 Talk to Aran Greenwith at Trestlebridge Aran Greenwith can be found at Trestlebridge. You should talk to Aran Greenwith. Aran Greenwith: 'In the time since you have joined the Woodcutter's Brotherhood, we have accomplished much together. Trestlebridge is greatly restored, the Wildwood is safer, and the spirits of the townsfolk have been lifted. The Brotherhood has you to thank as a valued member both among our rank and of our community. I thank you, we all thank you, for your efforts here. You have made Trestlebridge the beacon it was meant to be.'