Guzud's Cave

A-To Fort Ilkard B-Guzud C-Uncas

You'll want to visit this cave in the northwest of the region before heading down to the fort--it's a bit of a pain to get back here. In the center of the cave you'll find Guzud, one of the orcs wanted by Rolkid. He will try to surrender and offer you one of his subordinates' heads in place of his own. Behind Guzud is an Uthgardt captive named Uncas. Speak with him, and he'll tell you an interesting story about a plague killing off his tribe. Take the Feather of Peace that he offers you. Now follow the road south to the fort.

Inside Fort Ilkard

Commander Damas has some tasks for you. First, he wants you to destroy the siege weapons assaulting the fort. There are six in all: four catapults and two ballistas. Kill the commander for each weapon, and then simply use the weapon to destroy it. The weapons will be invincible if the commander is alive. Next, Damas wants you to kill Sub-chieftain Arness.

Arness is on the hill just to the west of the fort, and he's a 14th-level barbarian/2nd-level fighter. Kill him and return his head to Damas. Damas will now want you to kill the leader of the Elk Tribe, Zokan.

Before venturing to the Homesteads, speak with Eckel in the Settler's Barracks. He'll ask you to deliver a note to his wife.

The Homesteads

A-To Fort Ilkard B-Trapped Merchants C-Massacred Homestead D-Eckel's House E-Elk Tribe Keep

As you enter the Homesteads region, you'll see two merchants on a hill to the southwest. Talk to them, and the Elf Tribe will attack. Save them if you can, then continue west. You'll pass a massacred homestead--inside you'll find the Tome of Robes, if you want it.

The next house is Eckel's. Stop the marauder pounding on the door, and then enter and give Eckel's note to Galia, Eckel's wife. Continue to the Elk Tribe Keep.

The Feather of Peace from Uncas will grant you violence-free access to the keep.

The Elk Tribe Keep

In the keep, find Zokan in the central room. Ask him about the war, and he'll explain that Damas infected his tribe with the plague, and they joined with Maugrim only because they were promised a cure. If you want to please Damas, kill Zokan for his head (he's a 16th-level barbarian).

Otherwise, return to Damas with the plague-ridden blankets and demand the cure. Either buy it from him or kill him for it, then return to the keep with the plague cure. Zokan will give you the Uthgardt ceremonial spear (for Daelan's henchman quest) and a dreamcatcher, which you should show to Yusam on your next visit to Port Llast.

There are two prisoners being held to the east. Free them for some very meager experience.