Chapter 1 - Sidequests | Chapter 1 Drakensang: TDE Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

SQ1 The Examination

You will receive this quest from Runkel M1(4). He asks you to help him pass the examinations held by the Thieves Guild

1. Pass the first test

The first test is: "Find a chest in Aves' shrine and steal its contents".

2. Find the chest and open it

The chest is right besides the shrine M1(7). Open it and take the coded note.

Reward: note

3. Pass the message to Runkel

Go back to Runkel and give him the note.

4. Pass the second test

The uncoded message says: "Find the key and the second clue in the hen house."

5. Find the key

Convince Binga to give you the dog bone or steal it from her.	Give the bone to the dog and head to the hen house where you will find the key and another clue.

The hen house M1(9) is guarded by a dog. You have to give it a dog bone, which you can get from Binga Meadowbolt M1(8).

Option 1: Steal the dog bone.

Option 2: Talk to her and use your social skills to get the dog bone.

Once you get the bone, give it to the dog. You will now be able to enter the hen house and take the key and another note.

Reward: note

6. Give your findings to Runkel

Give Runkel the note to decipher.

7. Pass the third test

The uncoded message is: "You will find a chest in the ruined mill. Open it and take the message".

8. Chest in the Old Mill

The chest M1.2(3) can be found in the mill cellar M1(17). Open it and take the note containing the information on finding the thieves' guild liaison in Ferdok.

Reward: note

9. Find the thieves' guild

The quest continues in chapter two.

SQ2 Berry Hunting

The peddler Bredo Bento M1(6) will ask you a favor.

1. Collect ten Oneberries

You need to find 10 oneberries. You can collect them using Plant Lore which can be taught to you by Alchemist Auralia M1(3). Oneberries can also be found in barrels throughout the area.

2. Bring the oneberries to Bredo

Talk to Bredo and give him the oneberries.

Reward: 2 Ducats

SQ3 A Tasty Delicacy

Talk to the man by the name of Gallo Frantric M1(10). He will ask you to find a lost package M1(14). Use Human Nature during the conversation to find out that he cannot be trusted.

1. Find the pouch candied kosh bunting tongues

The pouch can be found near the wagon sitting between the apple tree and the bridge leading to Ferdok.

2. Take the Parcel to Gallo

Option 1: Gallo will offer you 2 thalers for the pouch. Don't agree and haggle over the price, refusing his propositions, then ask for 2 ducats. He won't agree at first, but if you talk to him again, he will pay you.

Reward: between 2 thalers and 2 ducats

Option 2: Haggle for a while then decide that you will keep them to yourself and sell to someone else.

Reward: Candied kosh bunting tongues (you can sell it later for up to 50 ducats)

Option 3: When Gallo refuses to pay you 2 ducats eat the tongues. He will call you a madman and tell you that you just ate 50 ducats.

Reward: Full stomach

3. Find another buyer

The quest continues in the next chapters.

SQ4 Owlstone the Hunter

Talk to the Innkeeper Thalion M1(10). He will tell you the story of the local hunter M1(24).

1. Find hunter Owlstone

Your mission is to find Owlstone. He resides in the forester's lodge in the Dark Forest. When you'll arrive on the spot you will find him in the middle of the fight with a wolf. Help him (the hunter, not the wolf) and he will thank you for assistance.

SQ5 The bear in the Dark Forest

You will receive this quest from Hunter Owlstone M1(24) after completing SQ4 Hunter Owlstone.

1. Slay the bear

The bear M1.1(3) is in the cave in the Old Mineshaft M1(18). This far in the game it is quite a challenging opponent, so prepare for a tough fight.

2. Talk to Owlstone

After slaying the bear talk to the hunter.

Reward: 2 ducats 5 thalars

 

SQ6 The Wild Wolves of the Dark Forest

You will receive the quest from Hunter Owlstone M1(24) after completing SQ4 Hunter Owlstone

1. White Fur

White fur M1(25) appears along with the regular wolves. Kill them and return to the hunter.

2. Talk to hunter Owlstone

Tell him that you've slain White Fur.

Reward: 2 ducats

 

SQ7 The Hunting Trophy

You will receive the quest from Hunter Owlstone M1(24) after completing SQ5 The bear in Dark Forest.

1. Take the bear's head to Innkeeper Thallion

Give Thalionowi M1(10) the bear's head. He will appreciate such a grand trophy.

Reward: 2 ducats

 

SQ8 A Boundary Dispute

Two farmers: Grantel Meadowbolt and Barnabas Goodbeet M1(12) are arguing over an apple tree: one of them wants to cut it down, while the other wants to preserve it and keep on collecting fruits.

1. Settle the argument

Talk to them and pick the solution that fits you the most - the result will be the same in all scenarios - the farmers will thank you and you'll gain some xp.