3.08 - Savior of Gloamwood

Blood from the slit in the Barghest’s neck dripped onto Anneleigh’s shoulder and rolled down her arm as she carried the beast back to Gloamwood Pines.  As she walked Anneleigh worked through her story.  As a result, the return journey took longer, both because of the weight of the animal and the thoughts traveling through her mind. 

3.07 - Greybriar Hollow

Disheartened, Anneleigh left the small camp and returned to Gloamwood Pines.  She was not sure what she misunderstood in the transcation, but something had gone wrong.  With no further actions to go on from Laria, she decided to return to Gwyddon to see what he suggested.    When she arrived, however, she found he was not alone.

3.06 - Millrush Pond

Anneleigh followed directions to Tearfall Run and easily found the Alter that stood nearby.  As before, she closed her eyes, placed one hand on the weather-worn surface and attempted to make contact.   With all her attention focused, this time, on speaking with Laria, she was rewarded quickly.

3.05 - Mayor Dragomir

As Anneleigh approached the camp at the Narrowing Trail Waykeeper Sera came running down the road to greet her.

“Did you find Darion alive?  I have been anxious for news since the moment you left.”

Anneleigh nodded. “He was too weak to make the trip with me, but I assured him you would not let him die once you learned where to find him.”

3.04 - The Deeps

Anneleigh followed the forest road downward towards the base of the large waterfall.  When she finally approached the waykeepers they were surprised to see her but regained their composure quickly.

“An ascended!  Thank the vigil!  My scouts narrowly avoided capture escaping the Deeps.  One reported massive stockpiles of goblin venom.  They could poison our entire water source with a supply that large.”

3.03 - The goblin plot

“I have been so weak, drained, since the rifts first tore through this wood.   When the rifts first struck, magic from Regulos, from the Death Plane, infected the pines, twisting them into hate-filled treants.  I remember little else.”  Laria said in little more than a whisper.  “I had hoped that by bonding myself with the forest, I would have the strength to fight against the shadow that consumes it.   I am weak, unable to help you further, but the power of the Ascended is like a light against this darkness, and as the darkness fades, my strength grows.   Continue about your purpose,” Anneleigh’s eyes widened and Laria must have noticed her surprise, “yes even in my weakened state I can sense your minds division.  Continue in your purpose.  When the time is right, I will find you.  You will be the undoing of the evil that has consumed my dear forest.”

3.02 - The Forest Alter

Anneleigh crossed Gloamwood Pines to find the guard post on the outskirts of town to the west. 

“Marshal Oakheart?” Anneleigh inquired of the guard captain, “The Guardian guard at Gnarlwood sent me your way.”

The marshal nodded.  “Thank you for seeking me out.  Stand tall; we have an amazing journey ahead of us!”