Investigate Kagha
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Objectives
Objectives and journal entries may vary pending player decisions and outcomes.
- Search the Grove.
- The Rite of Thorns is dangerous magic. Why is Kagha so determined to do this? We should investigate.
- Investigate the Swamp.
- We found a note addressed to Kagha that mentions meeting in the swamp. What is she up to?
- Confront Kagha.
- We found a note proving that Kagha is in league with the Shadow Druids. This could explain why she wants the tieflings gone.
- Fight the Shadow Druids.
- We persuaded Kagha to turn against the Shadow Druids. It's time to end this.
- Return to Zevlor.
- We defeated the Shadow Druids and stopped the ritual. We should report our success to Zevlor.
Walkthrough
This is multi-staged quest that can have several different outcomes, though it roughly follows the same path. Upon receiving this quest, the player will be implored to search the Druid Grove to investigate Kagha.
The vital clue required to progress this quest lies in the Half-Torn Note within Kagha's chest (X:-484, Y:-7), in the Emerald Grove. Interacting with the chest is considered a crime, meaning the player must engage with it while out of sight if they wish to avoid attitude lost. The chest is locked and requires a Difficulty Class (DC) 10 Sleight of Hand check to open. If the player is unable to pass the Skill Check, they can alternatively destroy the chest, though that may risk the destruction of treasure within also.
Following the Clue
Reading the note reveals that Kagha has been corresponding with someone named Olodan, who asked her to meet alone at the "swamp". The swamp that the note is referring to is located in the Putrid Bog (X:97, Y:224), in the southern part of the Overworld map.
The swamp is guarded by 2 Wood Woads and 4 Ancient Mud Mephits who will be hostile on sight. This can be a difficult fight depending on the level of the player and how well equipped and prepare they are. The Wood Woads have the ability to regenerate 10 Hit Points per turn, but are vulnerable to fire damage. The Ancient Mud Mephits are fragile, but will endlessly summon Young Mud Mephits until they are dealt with.
Once the enemies have been taken care of, search the large tree at the center of the island (X:86, Y:220). There will be an interactable Wooden Crevice on the south-west side of it that hides the Letter to Kagha.
Reading it will reveal that Kagha has been scheming with the Shadow Druids to take over the Emerald Grove and install herself as the First Druid.
Confronting the Shadow Druids
With Kagha's secret now revealed, all that is required to finish this quest is to confront her back at the Druid Grove. Confronting Kagha will force the Shadow Druids Olodan, Wren, and Pinta - who have been hiding in the Grove by wildshaping themselves into Rats.
If they wish to, the player can try to convince Kagha to repent and break her alliance with the Shadow Druids ahead of the fight, making her into an ally in the upcoming confrontation. To do so, they must first pass a DC15 Persuasion check, followed by a DC10 Persuasion or Religion check. Alternatively, if the player uses the Detect Thoughts spell, they will only need to make pass a single DC13 Intelligence Check to convince Kagha.
After that, a fight will out against the three Shadow Druids, with Kagha either joining them or the party depending on the dialogue choices. The other occupants of the Druid Grove, such as Rath and Silver will also join the player against the Shadow Druids.
After the battle, if Kagha is spared and the player character is a Druid, she will bestow upon them the title of Faithwarden and award them with the staff, Pale Oak. If Kagha perished during the battle, the player can loot the magical amulet Broodmother's Revenge off her body.
Quest Rewards
Broodmother's Revenge (Looted from Kagha's body)
(Awarded to the player if they are a Druid and Kagha is alive)