A Bulwark Against Darkness
Briar Sloughs
Looks like someone is watching my struggle against Brencis very closely. They've sent me a schematic describing how to create a unique set of armour.
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Briar Sloughs
Looks like someone is watching my struggle against Brencis very closely. They've sent me a schematic describing how to create a unique set of armour.
Svartrau City
I don’t understand why Marat reacted with such fury. Should I follow him and find out what’s truly driving him?
Tantari Woods
After I caused him a lot of trouble and showed that I'm not a man to be trifled with, Brencis decided to invite me to a parley.
Boar's Back
Something unusual happened in Svartrau. It might be worth checking out – any trouble in the city could spell trouble for Brencis.
Briar Sloughs
I freed Danylo, a smith's apprentice, from one of Ambrus's transports. He said I should visit him in Svartrau sometime for a reward.
Vale Sangora
Confronting and defeating Brencis without anyone's help will be risky, but not impossible. With a bit of luck, I may be able to surprise the vrakhir – and finally make him answer for everything he's done to us.
Svartrau City
The history of Vale Sangora is full of secrets and uncertain records of the past.
Svartrau City
The uriashi Bakr Clan was led by a wise and pragmatic Elder – but she couldn't do everything by herself. In fact, she asked me to look into something.
Maragir Wealds
While in the mountains, I found an uriashi path leading towards one of their sacred places. Maybe I should make the climb?
Boar's Back
While in the mountains, I found an uriashi path leading towards one of their sacred places. Maybe I should make the climb?
St. Tyna's Grove
While in the mountains, I found an uriashi path leading towards one of their sacred places. Maybe I should make the climb?
Tantari Woods
While in the mountains, I found an uriashi path leading towards one of their sacred places. Maybe I should make the climb?
Svartrau City
There is a particular shop in Svartrau that people like to gossip about – it's said to be full of weird baubles and peculiar items. I decided to see it for myself – if only to satiate my own curiosity.
Maragir Wealds
Ambrus's men guard stores filled with barrels of human blood. I could make sure the vrakhiri never get to drink it.
Svartrau City
Ambrus's men guard stores filled with barrels of human blood. I could make sure the vrakhiri never get to drink it.
St. Tyna's Grove
Ambrus's men guard stores filled with barrels of human blood. I could make sure the vrakhiri never get to drink it.
Briar Sloughs
Ambrus's soldiers have set up camp in the bogs. Let's see if I can mess up their plans.
Briar Sloughs
Ambrus's soldiers have set up camp in the bogs. Let's see if I can mess up their plans.
Briar Sloughs
Ambrus's soldiers have set up camp in the bogs. Let's see if I can mess up their plans.
Briar Sloughs
Ambrus's men have set up a number of heavily guarded outposts – I should find out what they're doing in there.
Vale Sangora
St. Tyna's Grove
Ambrus's soldiers bring prisoners to secluded prisons. Might be a good idea to disturb this operation.
Maragir Wealds
Ambrus's soldiers bring prisoners to secluded prisons. Might be a good idea to disturb this operation.
Briar Sloughs
Ambrus's men are moving prisoners through his fiefdom. Where is he taking them? What end awaits them?
Briar Sloughs
Ambrus's soldiers are moving prisoners around the valley. I could make sure they never reach their destination and whatever grim hell he has planned for them.
Briar Sloughs
Ambrus's soldiers are moving prisoners around the valley. I could make sure they never reach their destination and whatever grim hell he has planned for them.
Maragir Wealds
Ambrus's soldiers are busy transporting barrels of blood. I could make sure they don't reach their destination.
Briar Sloughs
Ambrus's soldiers are busy transporting barrels of blood. I could make sure they don't reach their destination.
The Silts
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
Maragir Wealds
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
Boar's Back
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
Tantari Woods
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
Maragir Wealds
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
Briar Sloughs
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
Briar Sloughs
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
The Silts
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
The Silts
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
The Silts
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
St. Tyna's Grove
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
Tantari Woods
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
Boar's Back
I've stumbled upon a ruined ancient circle. I wonder what secrets it may hold...
Briar Sloughs
The ancient circles in Vale Sangora are humming with long forgotten magic. I could try to find out what they can do...
Laslea Glen
We went to the mines to go get silver ore for the rebellion – but Brencis caught wind of our plans and attacked. I was wounded, I passed out – I don't remember what happened afterwards.
Svartrau City
Bakir's flooding the valley with cheap booze, hoping that we'll be too drunk to stand up to the vrakhiri. Let's put an end to this party.
Boar's Back
Bakir's flooding the valley with cheap booze, hoping that we'll be too drunk to stand up to the vrakhiri. Let's put an end to this party.
Rockfalls
Bakir's flooding the valley with cheap booze, hoping that we'll be too drunk to stand up to the vrakhiri. Let's put an end to this party.
Svartrau City
Bakir sent out his soldiers after the manumits. Should they go missing, the rebel cause will benefit...
Boar's Back
Turns out the headhunters's unit I dealt with was looking for a secret manumit stash. The rebel they captured wouldn't tell them a thing – but I managed to pick up a trail where they failed.
Boar's Back
Bakir's headhunters are out to find and kill all rebels. I should stop them.
Rockfalls
Bakir's headhunters are out to find and kill all rebels. I should stop them.
Boar's Back
Nothing like publicly humiliating captives to scare your subjects – and keep them amused. I should put an end to this display of cruelty – and send Bakir a message.
The Silts
Nothing like publicly humiliating captives to scare your subjects – and keep them amused. I should put an end to this display of cruelty – and send Bakir a message.
Svartrau City
Nothing like publicly humiliating captives to scare your subjects – and keep them amused. I should put an end to this display of cruelty – and send Bakir a message.
Rockfalls
Bakir's men are transporting something – and it'd be in my interest if they never reached their destination.
Vale Sangora
Rockfalls
Bakir's men claimed to have hidden the gold they were supposed to hand over to the uriashi – and told me where to look in return for their lives. Time to see if it's really there... or if I got played.
Maragir Wealds
I found a map with a location marked on it. Does it mean what I think it does?
Laslea Glen
I found a map with a location marked on it. Could it be pointing to someone's secret stash?
The Silts
I found a map pointing to a place near a river fork. Something tells me there might be a hidden stash there.
Rockfalls
A map, a place marked with an 'X'... If that doesn't have 'treasure' written all over it, I don't know what does.
The Silts
In a bandit camp I found a map. It points to a specific place – in Rockfalls, I think.
Tantari Woods
I found a map with a marked location. It looks promising.
Svartrau City
There is a banner of Brencis's regime waving above the Dragosti Gate. Maybe someone should take it down and show people that the fight against the vrakhiri has started?
Svartrau City
There is a banner of Brencis's regime waving above the North East Gate. Maybe someone should take it down and show people that the fight against the vrakhiri has started?
Svartrau City
There is a banner of Brencis's regime waving above the North West Gate. Maybe someone should take it down and show people that the fight against the vrakhiri has started?
Svartrau City
There is a banner of Brencis's regime waving above the South Gate. Maybe someone should take it down and show people that the fight against the vrakhiri has started?
Svartrau City
There is a banner of Brencis's regime waving above the West Gate. Maybe someone should take it down and show people that the fight against the vrakhiri has started?
St. Tyna's Grove
Together with Anca, I managed to find the forbidden books deep below the haunted convent. Now I have to see if they hold the answers I seek.
Laslea Glen
Someone stole the banner Gremla was weaving on Brencis's request. The knyaz will be furious when he finds out...
Maragir Wealds
I realise that I hardly know my father – even though I've known him my whole life. He hardly ever talks about his past... But it seems like it's catching up with him.
Boar's Back
Looks like there's conflict brewing underground – over a certain burrow. Should I get involved?
The Silts
Looks like the sanzhani have another problem for me to solve. Question is, do I have the time?
Laslea Glen
I found fresh flowers on top of an old, forgotten grave... Something off about it.
Laslea Glen
Even though I lived in Laslea my whole life, the area around it still held many secrets. Some of them buried deeper than others...
Briar Sloughs
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Bear's Maw. Who is responsible?
Rockfalls
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Boarback Trail. Who is responsible?
The Silts
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Burners's Clearing. Who is responsible?
St. Tyna's Grove
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near the Crossroads Inn. Who is responsible?
Tantari Woods
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Eastridge Outpost. Who is responsible?
Boar's Back
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Lupila Riverpass. Who is responsible?
The Silts
I stumbled upon a few soldiers desecrating a Christian shrine near the Manor Path. Should I stop them?
Maragir Wealds
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Maragir Wealds. Who is responsible?
The Silts
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near the Oghasti Crossroad. Who is responsible?
St. Tyna's Grove
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Pilgrim’s Bridge. Who is responsible?
Svartrau City
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Prince's Crossing. Who is responsible?
Rockfalls
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Rockfalls Pasture. Who is responsible?
Briar Sloughs
I stumbled upon a few soldiers desecrating a Christian shrine near the Small Bridge. Should I stop them?
Tantari Woods
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine in St. Tyna's Grove. Who is responsible?
Svartrau City
I stumbled upon a few soldiers desecrating a Christian shrine near Svartrau Outskirts. Should I stop them?
Tantari Woods
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Tantari Woods. Who is responsible?
The Silts
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Ticha Riverpass. Who is responsible?
The Silts
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Vedera Marsh. Who is responsible?
Briar Sloughs
I stumbled upon a desecrated Christian shrine near Western Slopes. Who is responsible?
Tantari Woods
Marat wished to speak with me about something. It seemed rather important.
Laslea Glen
Someone dug up the grave of Kvet, Crina's grandson – and stole the little crucifix she placed by the boy's body. I promised her I'd try to find the grave robber and retrieve the missing gift.
Tantari Woods
In this world it's not always certain that a message will reach its recipient... as I found out once while travelling through a forest.
St. Tyna's Grove
Anca claims the forbidden books held at St. Tyna's contain ancient wisdom I need in order to defeat the vrakhiri. Problem is, the convent isn't the safe haven it used to be...
Svartrau City
I stumbled upon a seemingly abandoned attic in one of the buildings in Svartrau. Who knows what I'll find inside?
Laslea Glen
The house by the path to the peat bogs looks abandoned... And yet, there are sounds coming from inside it. Curious... And potentially worth a look.
Svartrau City
I stumbled upon a seemingly abandoned building in Svartrau. Maybe I should investigate?
Briar Sloughs
I found a map that contains clues on how to find... well, I don't know what exactly. But it might be worth the search.
Maragir Wealds
In my search for any advantage in my fight with Brencis, I stumbled upon a really unique weapon...
Maragir Wealds
While travelling through the valley, I found a hidden trail marked by a hand symbol. Where does it lead?
Tantari Woods
While travelling near Tantari, I stumbled into a rather interesting situation.
Boar's Back
A dark and gloomy cave... Of course I have to take a look inside.
Laslea Glen
I noticed a tower nearby. Maybe I’ll spot something worthwhile from the top.
The Silts
Suspicious lights started to appear in the forest ahead of me, marking mushroom fairy rings, as if they meant to guide me somewhere.
The Silts
I've wandered onto the scene of an old tragedy – a caravan of refugees met their end here. Their spirits are restless.
Boar's Back
I've come upon a mass grave filled with unnamed, forgotten bodies. The spirits here are restless.
Svartrau City
I've wandered onto the scene of a long-ago massacre. The spirits here are restless.
Maragir Wealds
I've wandered onto a crucifixion site – with remains of the punished still displayed on the wooden crosses. Their spirits are restless.
Rockfalls
Isbrand, Brencis's maker, had been locked in the caves for two years. We have to find him and talk about any weaknesses Brencis might have.
The Silts
I'm back home? But how? It's impossible. I don't understand!
Laslea Glen
I have a feeling something bad has happened in the woods by the peat bogs. Maybe I should take a closer look?
Laslea Glen
I found a wolves's den – and there's a body inside it...
Svatrau City & Outskirts
Laslea Glen
My father insists we practise sword fighting. We haven't done that in ages. Something is up.
Laslea Glen
Dad told Yanna and the kids to go catch some trout. Maybe I should help them out? Yanna hates baiting the hooks.
St. Tyna's Grove
While wandering through a swampy piece of secluded land, I discovered something that caught my attention...
Rockfalls
It's time. Together with Lacra we're going to put an end to Brencis's foul ritual and his rule.
Svartrau City
Strange sounds can be heard in cathedral's courtyard at night. What causes them?
Rockfalls
While travelling through the forest, I found traces of bloodshed. It looked like there'd been a hunt... but the truth was a bit more complicated than that.
Svartrau City
I've found none other than Vladimir in the manumit ranks. It could be nice to talk with him again.
Laslea Glen
Iorgu's pig ran away from her pen, and I was asked to bring her back.
The Silts
We found Brencis's maker in horrible shape – he couldn't answer any of our questions. Lacra is trying to help him. Hopefully, soon he'll be able to give us something helpful in defeating the knyaz.
Laslea Glen
Anca suggested we make the best of the weather and go back to practising my Latin.
Boar's Back
There's something going on in this forest – something intriguing. Might be worth stepping off the beaten track...
Vale Sangora
Svatrau City & Outskirts
The plan is simple. First, we seize Eastridge Outpost and let Catalin’s troops in. Only then do we move on Greifberg.
Laslea Glen
Blood Mass is tonight – and Knyaz Brencis and his retinue will be at the church to oversee the collection of tithes. We're worried about Mum. Vrakhiri don't look kindly on the weak.
Briar Sloughs
According to Mert, a girl named Sara is the contact for the manumits. However, she may have already been captured by soldiers at the rendezvous point in the nearby woods.
Laslea Glen
What happened? I'm alive – but how? Did Brencis turn me or not? And where's my family? I need to find them, and soon.
Laslea Glen
Vasil is picking on me again. I've just about had it.
Rockfalls
We know where the uriash village is and how to get there. We should head on over there and ask their Elder about the whereabouts of Isbrand, Brencis's sire. He may know the knyaz's weaknesses we can use when we strike.
Maragir Wealds
It's not the best idea to venture alone into the forests of Vale Sangora – but as it turns out, the animals and other things are not always the biggest threat out there.
St. Tyna's Grove
The Font of Life is deeper down the ruined complex – we know that for sure now. We also know that in order to reach it, we'll have to pass some sort of trials.
Rockfalls
Many spine-chilling stories have been told about the mountains surrounding Vale Sangora. One of them concerns Knyaz Skender's lost treasure, rumoured to remain somewhere near a certain broken bridge to this day...
Briar Sloughs
The manumits. I've heard this name before – they are a group of rebels who challenge Brencis's rule in the valley. Elusive and secretive, they won't be easy to find...
Maragir Wealds
It seems Ambrus has tired of my interrupting his plans – I should see what he intends to do about it.
Svartrau City
While travelling around Svartrau, I paid a visit to a secluded farm on the outskirts of the city...
Svartrau City
While in Svartrau, I met a young uriashi girl named Ocha. She was far from home and in the middle of something really dangerous. So of course I got entangled in this whole mess...
The Silts
The plague made abandoned houses a common sight throughout Vale Sangora. But one such hovel caught my attention...
Rockfalls
The mountains of Rockfalls are among the most unforgiving parts of Vale Sangora. They're home to the uriashi, and humans hardly go there these days. But it wasn't always so...
Vale Sangora
I was approached by an odd man named Farkas. He claims to be Bakir's servant and that he could help me slay his master.
The Silts
Lacra wants to discuss a mysterious matter with me – supposedly, she knows of something more that could help our fight against Brencis.
The Silts
On my travels, I stumbled upon a disturbing picture – the site of an unfinished ritual and a dead body. What the hell happened? And should I investigate or run away as far as possible?
The Silts
Now that Bakir has been dealt with, there's the matter of the ring that Farkas asked me to recover from the treasury.
Laslea Glen
It's weird to be back in Laslea after everything that's happened – but here I am. Winter is upon us and I need to make some preperations. And then I have to take care of one more thing...
Svartrau City
I heard something strange in one of Svartrau's shops – something that felt out of place. Might be worth checking it out.
Svartrau City
People say that it's never a good idea to go towards the sound of shouting. But when I overheard some commotion in an alley in Svartrau, my curiosity was piqued.
Briar Sloughs
Mert was caught by the soldiers and taken to Stoneward Post for questioning. I need to speak with him, maybe help him get out of there… But it won’t be easy. The place is heavily guarded.
Svartrau City
I was able to persuade Vicho that he should keep on living. However, now it's my responsibility to provide him with blood.
Maragir Wealds
Vale Sangora has a long history of violence and tragedy. Seeking out the blood-soaked places could tell me more about what happened here.
Svartrau City
I stumbled upon a seemingly abandoned workshop in Svartrau. Who knows what I'll find inside?
Svartrau City
Crake wishes to work with me to uncover what sort of monsters Brencis is creating.
Svartrau City
That gargoyle… Someone must have created it for Brencis. We need to discover who.
Svartrau City
I stand ready to join the manumits. Their leader will likely assign me some tasks before we can fight Brencis together.
St. Tyna's Grove
Anca says she found something interesting in the books we took from the convent – something that could help me with my quest. I should ask her about that when I have the time.
The Silts
The infamous mage, Aurelius holds the book we need, and Marat has already told me where to find his tower. Time to go.
Boar's Back
I've spotted dancing lights up ahead. I could follow them to see what treasures they hoard.
Maragir Wealds
I've spotted dancing lights up ahead. I could follow them to see what treasures they hoard.
Tantari Woods
I've spotted dancing lights up ahead. I could follow them to see what treasures they hoard.
The Silts
I've spotted dancing lights up ahead. I could follow them to see what treasures they hoard.
Rockfalls
I've spotted dancing lights up ahead. I could follow them to see what treasures they hoard.
Briar Sloughs
I've spotted dancing lights up ahead. I could follow them to see what treasures they hoard.
Laslea Glen
My father has a list of chores ready for me, as usual. I better get to it.
Svartrau City
During the night, I was able to get into an abandoned residential attic. Who knows what I'll find inside?
The Silts
Xanthe creates new Blood Guards – who are then trained by veteran soldiers. Dealing with these instructors would rattle the vrakhiri regime.
Tantari Woods
Xanthe creates new Blood Guards – who are then trained by veteran soldiers. Dealing with these instructors would rattle the vrakhiri regime.
Tantari Woods
Xanthe creates new Blood Guards – who are then trained by veteran soldiers. Dealing with these instructors would rattle the vrakhiri regime.
Tantari Woods
Xanthe's men digging up ancient ruins... I should make sure the secrets they're attempting to unearth are never reported back to the boyaress.
Tantari Woods
Xanthe's men digging up ancient ruins... I should make sure the secrets they're attempting to unearth are never reported back to the boyaress.
The Silts
Xanthe's men digging up ancient ruins... I should make sure the secrets they're attempting to unearth are never reported back to the boyaress.
Tantari Woods
Xanthe's Blood Guards are looking for fresh recruits. They offer people a taste of undiluted vrakhiri blood, hoping to get them hooked. I should put an end to this.
The Silts
Xanthe's Blood Guards are looking for fresh recruits. They offer people a taste of undiluted vrakhiri blood, hoping to get them hooked on it. I should put an end to this.
Svartrau City
Xanthe's Blood Guards are looking for fresh recruits. They offer people a taste of undiluted vrakhiri blood, hoping to get them hooked. I should put an end to this.
Tantari Woods
Xanthe's soldiers are transporting prisoners. I could try to free them.
The Silts
Xanthe's men are transporting something back to their mistress. Might be a good idea to ensure they never reach her.
Tantari Woods
Xanthe's men are transporting something back to their mistress. Whatever it is, it'd be best if I'd intercept it.
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