Quest:Mystery of the Trees

Mystery of the Trees
Level	72
Type	Solo
Starts with	Andreg
Starts at	Gravenwood
Start Region	Dunland
Map Ref	[82.3S, 9.6W]
Quest Group	Dunland: South Gravenwood

Quest Chain

IMPORTANT: A Dark and Lonely Forest is a "wrapper quest"; in other words, beginning the quest A Dark and Lonely Quest will enable you to receive the other six quests for the Tracking an Old Goat deed. ****WARNING! Read the notes on the A Dark and Lonely Forest page carefully! You can miss out on quests, and end up with a deed that can't be completed! *** [72] A Dark and Lonely Forest [72] Evil Things - Quest starter: Evil Object, dropped by Drugrir at [81.7S, 10.8W] [72] Eyes in the Forest [72] A Grave Corruption - This quest is part of the Tracking an Old Goat deed [72] Hunting the Pack - This quest is part of the Tracking an Old Goat deed [72] Lost Caws - This quest is part of the Tracking an Old Goat deed [72] Orc-mischief - This quest is part of the Tracking an Old Goat deed [72] Cruel Traps - This quest is part of the Tracking an Old Goat deed [72] A Peace-shattering Silence (after completing A Dark and Lonely Forest) [72] A Shameful Loss (Optional) [72] A Shameful Loss (Optional) [72] Seeking a Solution [72] Evil in the Wood [72] Joining the Hunt [72] In the Shadow of the Mountain [72] Mystery of the Trees [72] Baa, Baa, Black Sheep [72] Dimming the Lights [72] Spirits of Dunland [72] Tribunal of Shadows [72] Instance: Tribunal of Shadows [72] Eyes of the Riders [72] Silent Riders [72] Clear-cutting Orcs [72] Trophies of the Enemy [72] Wanton Destruction [72] Taking a Stand [72] Instance:Taking a Stand [72] Coming to a Conclusion [72] Bringer of Ill News - vector to Forthbrond

Walkthrough & Notes
This quest auto-completes. cauldron [83.4S, 9.8W] first altar [83.4S, 9.9W] second alter [83.3S, 9.7W] third alter [83.5S, 9.7W]

Rewards
32  55   Increased Reputation with Théodred's Riders ( 300 ) Legendary Item Experience (5,602)

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'Before I retreated to this rock, I was able to glimpse what appeared to be some small altars and a cauldron set between the large trees at the heart of the Slade. While you hunt the creatures within the Slade, try to get a glimpse at the structures...perhaps we can learn what purpose they serve.' Background The Slade of Shadows appears to be a focal point for the evil that is growing within the Gravenwood. Objective 1 Examine the cauldron Examine the first altar Examine the second alter Examine the third alter The cauldron and altars which Andreg mentioned can be found between the great trees at the heart of the Slade of Shadows. Andreg has instructed you to try and examine the altars and cauldron within the Slade of Shadows to learn what purpose they serve. The cauldron appears to be empty, but it is extremely chill to the touch and smells of death The top of this altar bears the mark of the Druggavar The top of this altar bears the mark of the ox The top of this altar bears the mark of the stag