Mirthwood Quest Guide: Sour Grapes

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Nov 18

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In Mirthwood, the Sour Grapes quest tasks you with investigating tampered wine at Vinter’s Vale Winery. Your objective is to identify the culprit among the winery's residents. Here is a quick and simple guide.

Quest Overview

Objective: Determine who is sabotaging the wine at Vinter’s Vale Winery.
Reward: Increased renown and resolution of the winery's issue.

Steps to Complete the Quest

Initiate the Quest:
- Travel to Vinter’s Vale Winery, located in the northern area of the Old Forest.
- Speak with Godfrey, the winery owner, and agree to investigate the wine tampering.
Interview the Suspects:
- Talk to the following individuals at the winery:
  - Eloise (Godfrey's wife)
  - Emeric (Godfrey's son)
  - Bran (winery worker)
- Ask each if they've noticed anything suspicious. Pay close attention to their responses for clues.
Investigate the Property:
- Search the following areas for evidence:
  - Wine Barrel: Located at the back of the main house; check if it's left open.
  - Hedge Maze: Situated on the southeast side of the property; look for a note.
  - Side House: Found on the northeastern side; examine for a bowl of elderberries.
- Interact with magnifying glass icons to collect evidence.
Analyze the Evidence:
- Review the clues:
  - An open wine barrel suggests tampering.
  - A note in the hedge maze indicates a plan involving elderberries.
  - A bowl of elderberries, used in wine, found in the side house.
Accuse the Culprit:
- Return to Godfrey with your findings.
- Based on the evidence and interviews, accuse Emeric of tampering with the wine.
  - Emeric resents his father's focus on the winery and may have sabotaged the wine to gain attention.
Conclude the Quest:
- Godfrey will acknowledge the situation, leading to a resolution.
- The quest concludes, and your renown increases.

Tips

Detail: Carefully listen to each suspect's statements for subtle hints.
Investigation: Be sure you examine all designated areas to gather evidence.
Analysis: Think about motives and relationships when determining the culprit.