Mirthwood Quest Guide: Shadow in the Night

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Nov 18

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In Mirthwood, the Shadow in the Night quest involves investigating reports of a mysterious creature near Brightoak. Check out our quest guide and walkthrough here:

Quest Overview

Objective: Investigate and decide the fate of a werewolf near Brightoak.
Rewards:
- If you spare Markus: +5 Morality points.
- If you kill Markus: +5 Renown, Wolf Liver, 38 Gold, Markus' Tooth, and Markus' Note.

Steps to Complete the Quest

Initiate the Quest:
- Travel to the cemetery in Brightoak.
- Locate a note placed on a chair to trigger the quest.
Search for Clues:
- Head south from Brightoak into the Murkwater Marsh.
- Follow the path until you find a shattered wagon.
- From the wagon, turn right to discover some ruins with a note—this is your first clue.
- Continue along the southbound path to find a tree on the left side with claw marks; interact with it to obtain the second clue.
Locate Markus:
- Using the clues, proceed to the area marked with a yellow circle on your map to find Markus, who transforms into a werewolf.
Make a Decision:
- Upon confronting Markus, choose between:
  - Spare Markus: Gain +5 Morality points.
  - Kill Markus: Engage in combat; if victorious, receive +5 Renown, Wolf Liver, 38 Gold, Markus' Tooth (a charm that grants additional 5% damage against Wolves and Werewolves), and Markus' Note.

Tips

Combat Preparedness: If you choose to fight Markus be certain you are well-equipped as he is a formidable opponent especially in the early stages of the game.
Moral Choices: Consider the impact of your decision on your character's morality.