Chapter 5 - Sidequests - part 2 | Chapter 5 Drakensang: TDE Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
SQ35 Robbers and bandits
Upon entering the Dark Forest for the first time you will be attacked by bandits M7(2).
1a. Defeat the bandit groups
Tell that you won't pick sides and fight both groups. In future you will be attacked by both Ronkwer's and Humbert's men.
1b. Defeat Ronkwer's men
Join Humbert's men and fight the other group.
1c. Defeat Humbert's men
Join Ronkwer's men and fight the other group.
2. Challenge Humbert in his camp
Head to Humbert's M7(21) camp and talk to him.
3. Challenge Ronkwer in his camp
Head to Ronkwer's M7(20) camp and talk to him.
SQ36 New rule
You need to complete SQ35.3 Challenge Ronkwer in his camp
1. Get rid of Humbert
Bandit leader M7(20) will ask you to kill his enemy - Humbert M7(21) Head to his camp, talk to him and then attack him. Plunder his camp and head back to Ronkwer.
2. Report to Ronkwer
Ronkwer will refuse to pay you. If you want to fight him, tell him that you've plundered Humbert's camp or that you want your gold.
SQ37 Intruders
You need to complete SQ35.2 Challenge Humbert in his camp
1. Kill Ronkwer
Bandit leader M7(21) will ask you to kill his enemy - Ronkwer M7(20). Head to his camp, talk to him and then attack him. Plunder the camp and head back to Humbert.
2. Report to Humbert
After reporting to Humbert you will receive your reward.
Reward: Key to the chest in the ruins
SQ38 The Salmon Pool
At the pond you will encounter a talking toad - Knowall M7(12). It will ask you to bring him some fat firefly meat, which he will exchange for a treasure.
1. Find giant firefly meat for Knowall
In the east you will come across a fat firefly M7(13). Kill it to get the meat.
Reward: Firefly meat
2. Take the firefly meat to Knowall
Take the meat to Knowall. Pleased, it will give you it's treasure.
Reward: Knowall's Ring (Agility and Dexterity +1)
SQ39 Woodcutter's Lunch
In the middle of the forest you will find woodcutter's camp. Talk to them and they will tell you that their friend, Holdwin M7(7) was supposed to bring them lunch but hasn't come back yet. There are worried about what may have happened to him and ask you to find him.
1. Find the missing woodcutter
Holdwin can be found north of the Praiotes camp. He is surrounded by Ronkwer's bandits.
2. Save the woodcutter from the bandits
Talk to the bandits.
Option 1: If you've killed Humbert - SQ36.1 Get rid of Humbert you can tell them that and use Fast Talk to convince them to run away.
Option 2: Fight the bandits.
Holdwin will thank you for help and will hand you the lunch for the woodcutters.
Reward: Supplies
3. Take the lunch to the woodcutters
Take the lunch to the woodcutters.
Reward: 10 Ducats
SQ40 The Witch Trees (Witches)
After joining the witches - Q9b.4.2 Take the wine to Yasmin, Yasmin M7(1) will ask you to protect the magic trees which are being attacked by the Praiotes - you must kill them before they destroy the trees.
1. Tree by the bridge
Save the tree M7(15).
2. Tree in the heart of the forest
Save the tree M7(14).
3. Tree near the plateau
Save the tree M7(16).
4. Report to Yasmin
After you save the trees report back to Yasmin.
Reward: 10 Ducats, Warina's Hammer (Two-handed hammer 1D+6)
SQ40 Chop down the witch trees (Inquisition)
After completing Q12a.1 Talk to da Vanya, Warina M7(3) will ask you to cut down the magic trees.
1. Tree by the bridge
Chop down the tree M7(15).
2. Tree in the heart of the forest
Chop down the tree M7(14).
3. Tree near the plateau
Chop down the tree M7(16).
4. Report to Warina
After chopping down the trees report back to Warina.
Reward: Warina's Hammer (Two-handed hammer 1D+6)
SQ41 The frog prince
After completing Q12b.5. Break the ambush talk to the Lord Protector and Firniane M7(9). Tell the girl, that you're sorry about what happened to Danos M7(8) and that you are going to bring him back so that she can take care of him.
1. Take the toad Danos from the river bank
Go to the toad-changed Danos. Besides him, you will see Alvina.
Option 1: Talk to her and use Fast Talk or Seduce her to give you Danos.
Option 2: Talk to her and say that you give up and that Firniane will have to talk to the witch in person.
2a. Take Danos to Firniane
If in ZPSQ41.1 Take the toad Danos from the river bank you chose option 1 you can now return to Firniane and give her the toad.
2b. Give Firniane the bad news
If in SQ41.1 Take the toad Danos from the river bank you went for option 2 return to Firniane and tell her of your failure. She will go mad and run to Alvina. You can follow her to watch the witch turn Firniane into a toad as well. Talk to Alvina to make sure that the couple will be ok.
SQ42 A fine mix of spices
After completing Q12b.4. Earn Saphira's trust the witch M7(18) will give you spices that you need to give to the cook.
1. Take the mix of spices to the cook
Cook M7(10) can be found in the mansion.
Option 1: Tell him the truth about the spices. Thankful, he will give you a sword.
Reward: Engraved Sword (1D+5)
Option 2: Use Fast Talk to convince the cook, to accept the spices.
2. Relate everything to Saphira
If in SQ42.1 Take the mix of spices to the cook you went for option 2 go back to Saphira and tell her what you've done. She will be very pleased and reward.
Reward: Herb Sickle (Plant Lore +2)
SQ43 The Prisoner
In one of the rooms on the second level of the ruins you'll find an imprisoned mage M7.1(8). You need to obtain the key to his cell in order to free him.
1. Get the key from the priest
Priest M7(4) resides on first floor. If you have the Q10 Like a shadow he will be alone. Sneak up to him and pick his pockets - get the key and get back to the mage. If you're not doing Q10 Like a shadow, just kill the priest and take the key.
Reward: Jost's Key
2. Let the mage out of the treasury
Release the mage. Jost will be very thankful and will offer to join your party.