The Vigil

Bestowal dialogue

'If we don't do something, the Blackwold brigands will keep stealing my pipe-weed, <name>! They sneak into my field under cover of darkness and take as many plants as they can carry, but if you can catch them in the act you might be able to put some fear into them!

'My pipe-weed field is on the hill above Eldo Swatmidge's home, east of Staddle, right near the western edge of the Midgewater Marshes. You ought to be able to handle them by yourself.

'The thieves only try to steal from me day and night, so you'll want to keep watch for them under cover of darkness. And if you see their leader, take care of him as well.'

Background

Himloc Grouse is certain the Blackwold brigands that have been stealing his crop of pipe-weed will not give up simply because you recovered some of it.

Objective 1

• Defeat Blackwold thieves (0/3)
• Defeat Vance Waithman

Himloc Grouse's pipe-weed field is on the hill above Eldo Swatmidge's home, east of Staddle.

Himloc is sure the Blackwold brigands will keep stealing from his pipe-weed crop unless you can defeat them as they try. Himloc advised you to bring some friends with you and told you the thieves only come out at night.

Himloc Grouse: 'You need to stop them! My field is east of Staddle, on the hill above Eldo Swatmidge's home.'

Defeated Vance Waithman

Objective 2

• Talk to Himloc Grouse in Staddle

Himloc Grouse is in the town square of Staddle.

Himloc will be pleased to hear that you have prevented the Blackwolds from stealing more of his pipe-weed.

Himloc Grouse: 'You put a stop to those Blackwolds, <name>? I'm glad to hear it!

'I think the brigands will get the message to stay away from my pipe-weed from now on, thanks to you! Here, take these coins!'

Stolen Pipe-weed

Bestowal dialogue

'The Blackwolds have established a camp at Ost Baranor, south and slightly west of here. I suspect they sneak out every night to steal pipe-weed and produce.

'They are probably keeping Himloc's pipe-weed in a barrel somewhere within the ruins. If you can retrieve that barrel and bring it to Himloc, perhaps you will spare me another one of his letters!

'Good luck, <name>. I do not relish the idea of more correspondence with an angry Grouse!'

Background

Constable Bolger wants to avoid receiving more letters from Himloc Grouse and is determined to stop the thefts from Himloc's fields.

Objective 1

• Collect the stolen pipe-weed

Himloc's stolen pipe-weed should be in the brigand-occupied Yellow Tree Ruins, south and slightly to the east of Constable Bolger's house.

Constable Bolger has asked you to recover Himloc's pipe-weed from the brigands.

Constable Bolger: 'The ruins where the Blackwolds will have Himloc's pipe-weed are to the south of here, near the Yellow Tree. you can't miss them.'

Himloc Grouse: 'The brigands have my stolen pipe-weed in the ruins south of the Yellow Tree? If you cna get it back, I'd really appreciate it, <name>!'

Objective 2

• Bring the barrel of stolen pipe-weed to Himloc Grouse

Himloc Grouse is in the town square of Staddle.

You recovered Himloc's pipe-weed from the Blackwold brigands, as Constable Bolger asked of you. You should return it to Himloc as soon as possible.

Constable Bolger: 'You recovered the barrel of stolen pipe-weed from the brigands! Quickly, bring that to Himloc Grouse in Staddle! I can almost hear him starting to write a letter of complaint!'

Himloc Grouse: 'This is my pipe-weed? Thank you very much, <name>! I knew those good-for-nothing Blackwold villains were trying to make off with my prized crop! At least I have these plants back, but...what if they come back and try to steal the rest of it?'

Message for the Constable

Bestowal dialogue

'I've noticed my pipe-weed field is rather less robust than it should be. At first I suspected animals had gotten at it -- we have had some troubles with wolves ranging too near the town recently -- but I don't think that is the answer. What would wolves have to do with pipe-weed?

'I think the Blackwold brigands are to blame, <name>! Men have had a taste for pipe-weed ever since we taught them the craft, and now I fear these villains have been sneaking in after dark to pinch some of my most promising crop!

'Take this letter to Constable Bolger and ask him what he intends to do about it! You'll find him south-east of here, on the outskirts of Staddle. He must do something. These Men have gone too far!'

Background

Himloc Grouse of Staddle is convinced that the Blackwold brigands have been stealing from his pipe-weed field and wants Constable Bolger to do something about it.

Objective 1

• Bring Himloc's letter to Constable Bolger

Constable Bolger lives to the south-east of Staddle, on the outskirts of the town.

Himloc Grouse has asked you to take a letter to Constable Bolger communicating his concerns about the Blackwolds.

Himloc Grouse: 'If Constable Bolger does not do something about the brigands that keep steeling from my fields, I shall be force to complain to the Watch in Bree about his inability to help the good fold of Staddle!'

Constable Bolger: 'I don't know how many letters from Himloc I can put up with, friend. We'd better do something about the brigands that are stealing from his pipe-weed crop before I get another.'