- REWARD - 6,500 Gold, 6,000 EXP, 10 Rift Crystals
Talk to Mercedes Marten inside of the Encampment to start this quest, after finishing A Rude Awakening. After some rest, head outside via the nearby gate and follow the trail to the right when it splits. Along the path to the rendezvous point with Mercedes, you'll encounter Bandits, but make sure you are careful around the normal NPCs.
Once you get to the meeting spot, speak with Mercedes to continue the quest. You are now escorting a cart that is being pulled by an ox, and you must protect it. It moves rather slowly, though, giving you time to move ahead and scout for any enemies. Should the ox get hurt, order your Pawns (if they have it) to heal the ox with the help command.
When you pass the bridge, you'll encounter the Goblins on the right side, so quickly dispatch them and slowly make your way along the path. Once you start ascending, you'll see some Harpies in the trees and they can be annoying to hit sometimes. If you have a Mage, hit them with fire spells to knock them to the ground, where you can easily finish them off.
There will be more Harpies at the top of the hill by the fire, then Wolves as you start descending and followed by even more Harpies. As you come to a fork in the road, you'll head to the right, where you'll have more Harpies and a large boulder coming at you from behind. Ranged attacks can trigger the boulders, otherwise you can sacrifice a pawn for the large one.
As you fight more Harpies and Wolves, you'll come to another gate, which is being guarded by a few Goblins. Defeat them then open the gate, where you'll be attacked by more Goblins. Kill them all and continue on the road, fighting more Goblins and eventually Bandits.
The Bandits will be the last enemies you face before you make it to Gran Soren. When you reach the gates, a short cutscene will ensue and then you'll be confronted by someone named Mason inside. After he's finishing talking to you, you'll be finished with this quest and automatically start A Matter of Myrmidons.
