Mirthwood Quest Guide: Water Under the Bridge

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In Mirthwood, the Water Under the Bridge quest is about fixing a broken bridge to help trade between the towns of Ashmire and Brightoak. This guide will show you how to complete the quest step-by-step.

Quest Details

• Goal: Repair the broken bridge to reconnect Ashmire and Brightoak.

• Reward: Gain more trust and respect (renown) from the townsfolk.

How to Complete the Quest

1. Get the Quest:

   • Go to Brightoak and find the market stall below the inn called The Bog and the Briar.

   • Talk to the quest giver to start the quest.

2. Find Ashmire:

   • Head southeast from Brightoak into the Murkwater Marsh area.

   • Cross the small bridge east of Brightoak and follow the road south to reach Ashmire.

   • Mark the quest as active in your journal to see the locations on your map.

3. Locate the Broken Bridge:

   • From Ashmire, follow the southern road, then turn west to find the broken bridge.

   • At the bridge, you’ll see a sign that tells you what materials are needed to fix it.

4. Collect Wood:

   • What You Need: 100 wood.

   • How to Get It:

     • Use your axe to chop down small trees.

     • If your tools are upgraded, chop larger trees and stumps to gather wood faster.

5. Fix the Bridge:

   • Go back to the broken bridge.

   • Interact with the signpost and select "Fix Bridge" to use the wood you collected.

6. Finish the Quest:

   • Once the bridge is repaired, the quest will be marked as complete.

   • You’ll gain renown with the people in Ashmire and Brightoak for helping reconnect the towns.

Tips for Completing the Quest

• Gathering Wood Quickly:

  • Look for areas with lots of small trees to collect wood faster.

  • Upgrade your axe if possible to chop down larger trees.

• Use the Map:

  • Set the quest as active so the game shows you where to go on the map.

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Main Quest Guides

• The Road to Brightoak

• Fate's First Whispers

• The Shadow of Expectation

• Riddles in Ruins

• Of Pearls and Portals

  • Whisperwyn

  • Silentium

  • Everfrost

  • Sirenia

• A Voice From the North

• Unmasked

• The Elf and the Sea

• Banished

• In Light and Darkness

Side Quest Guides

• Chasing Chickens

• Hammer Time

• Water Under the Bridge

• The Fall of Medville Meadery

• Searching for Sybilla

• Shadow in the Night

• In the Wolves' Den

• Light Over the Sea

• The Mariner's Tale

• The Bandit Blockades

• Light Pockets, Heavy Hearts

• Missing Man

• Revenge on Ice

• Sour Grapes

• An Ale of a Good Time

• The Joke is On You

• A Fish a Day

• Barren Rock Bandits

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