Green Griffon Inn

The Green Griffon Inn is bustling. Talk to some of the customers to learn about a contest being held by the proprietor, Mutamin. Find Kasma to learn more about it.

Before asking Mutamin if you can participate in his challenge, speak to Zamthira. She comes on strong, but it's worthwhile to string her along. Follow her up to her room, where you'll find one of Elaith's coveted Serpent's Gems in a chest. You can intimidate her or just attack her to get the gem.

While you're on the second floor, knock on some doors. In the last room on the right, you'll find Zor (10th-level monstrous/4th-level fighter), one of the escaped convicts from the Bounty Hunt quest. Beat him down until he surrenders, then listen to his sad tale. Unlike the other cons, Zor won't surrender completely. So you'll have to kill him when he attacks you again. Take his ear to Kendrack for your reward.

While in the inn, you may be approached by Jaheel or Tarran and given the Poor Neva quest, if you haven't already received it.

Mutamin's Challenge

When you're ready to take the challenge, talk to Mutamin for permission. Head down to the basement and pay your entrance fee of 500 gold. A word of warning: It isn't called a challenge for marketing reasons.

Mutamin's Challenge: Entryway

A-From Green Griffon Inn B-To Minotaur Maze C-To Final Challenge

The first area of Mutamin's Challenge is filled with vermin, ettercaps, flesh golems, and dire hell hounds. There are two exits, one to the minotaur maze (which is totally and absolutely optional) and the other to the final challenge. The minotaur maze is guarded by a nasty queen spider (11th level). The other exit is guarded by a Yuan-Ti (5th-level fighter/8th-level wizard). You can either attack her or answer her riddles. Answer wrong, and she'll attack. The first answer is 15. To get her "prize" (which you won't need), you'll need to answer a tougher riddle. She'll give you a hint if you successfully persuade her. You can get a bigger hint by reading the answer: "12 trinkets, 5 girls."

Mutamin's Challenge: Minotaur Maze

A-To Entryway B-Kasma C-To Final Challenge

As stated above, this area is completely optional. There isn't much here except minotaurs and loot, both of which are good things, if you're looking to maximize your experience. Experience points, that is. As you wander through the maze, you'll encounter Kasma engaged in battle. If you manage to save her, she'll just attack you. The exit to the final challenge is guarded by a minotaur chieftain (6th-level monstrous/6th-level barbarian).