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Amazon Archers are killing all the animals, and Thurm wants you to find their cave and get rid of them.
"Maybe you talked with my wife Nadia out there? She is always worrying about me too much... Yes, I injured my leg hunting, it can happen with everybody. But it's not the end of the world. I'll be fine. I'm in charge of overseeing the forests and bushlands of this area, and I will be the same in the future. Usually I can solve any problems here, but now with this sore leg... I would like to ask a favor from you. Are you interested?'".
You -
"Yes of course".
Thurm -
"So, the REAL problem here is the following, brave adventurer: someone has been poaching the deer and other small animals in the southern forests and bushlands. I've heard rumors of Archers infiltrating the environs. Some people say they have a cave, an 'Amazon Cave' too where their queen resides, around the River of Brendan. So please find out more and rid that cave of these creatures. In return I'll give you a reward, you can trust me".
You have a new quest: Thurm's quest for the animals.
Do not continue reading if you wish to complete this quest without aid.
Walkthrough[]
Waypoints for Nadia's Potion Quest
Finding Dad[]
Go to Nadia's father's house. His house will be abandoned.
"The house is empty and ravaged". [OK]
Knock on the door of the adjacent house to the north. A woman there, Reyna the washer woman, will tell you he has been abducted by Amazonians (Note: Reyna will not talk about the farmer unless you also started the Nadia's Potion Quest, but the father's house will still be empty):
You -
"Where is the farmer? Nadia sent me".
Reyna -
"Oh, stranger, our good-old farmer disapeared days ago... I saw female archers, maybe Amazons around the garden when I came home one day and his house was ravaged like a storm had blown through it. When I tried to clean up around the house, I found a few arrows on the ground too - which were poisoned! My fingers still have pain from touching them. I think they kidnapped or maybe killed our honest farmer, but I can't even imagine why! Since that day I am careful not to leave my house for too long. You should watch your step too".
You -
"Do you know something special about the farmer?".
Reyna -
"No, nothing... Just that he is very talented in some garden plants and animals, knows everything about them, and made some experiments with producing a new type of plant. He even writes books about concocting cures and about rare animals Maybe that's a connection between him and the archers? But why? I don't know".
"Greetings, brave hero. Be welcomed to my empire. What would such an adventurer as you want here?".
You -
"I come to clean this cave from all poaching amazons like you".
Queen -
"Oh dear, not so fast... Just think about the situation we have here. You and me - male and female, hero and heroine together, far from all the world's noise. Don't you think we could do more enjoyable things than guarding some animals? Just look at me. Admire this strong, lithe, sleek body. It's yours. We could spend a whole night together if you want. Battle hardened as I am, my skin would feel like velvet, hot velvet as I sat next to you, telling you tales of my ancestors. And you might tell me a bit of your interesting past. Also a warrior such as yourself must lust to see and feel my armor collection. The workmanship will dazzle you.
Let's forget about those animals and give each other what we have. It's been such a long time since I saw a brave, muscular male like you. I'll let you be my king for this night and you'll never come back and ask about him again."
There is no disadvantage from sleeping with the Amazon Queen and leaving with a bonus, so select that option:
You -
"All right. I'm in, dear. Let's have an unforgettable night."
You spend an exceptional night with the Queen, who keeps her promise and shows you the real art of love. Also she shows you armor that is an enchantment to behold, with golden breastplates and jeweled belts. She tells you how the Archers first came to Freymore. They had been captured and taken by boat to be sold as slaves in Phryn's slave market. But they managed to overcome the boatmen and take command of the shit. But since none of them knew how to handle a boat, they were forced to let the sea guide their destination. They landed here and took over this cave.
You fall asleep as the Queen whispers in your ear the names of all the old queens softly, all the while soothing you like a child in her regal arms.
Your Accuracy skill has been increased by 5.
Your full health has been restored.
Your full mana has been restored.
You have received 50g.
"After a refreshing sleep, you find yourself outside the cave with the Queen's last words a harsh contrast to her goodwill throughout the night: This time you were welcomed, but now, forget this cave. If you ever dare to come back, you'll find us not so gentle. Human sinews make good bowstrings". [OK]
Amazon Cave
Return to the cave and slay all Archer Guards as well as the Amazon Queen who are now hostile to retrieve the Store room key.
Open the Store Room to loot various items as well as a Key from a statue.
Go across the room to open the cell that holds Nadia's father, the Old farmer, and speak to him (Note: This part is optional to this quest and only available if the Nadia's Potion quest was also started):
You -
"Greetings! Your daughter sent me to bring you home".
Old farmer -
"At last! Thank you for liberating me. My daughter always took good care of me. I'll go home immediately".
You -
"Why did they capture you?".
Old farmer -
"It's all about my books. Their shaman who always made the poisons for their arrows died a few days ago. They took me in the hope that I'd teach them the recipe for a deadly snake venom extract that would make their arrows a thousand times more deadly. I had written a book on the subject, which is why they ransacked my hut. But this book was carefully hidden in a hole outside my hut.
I'll give you a copy if you'd like to have one if you visit me in my house in a few days. But now, I must go to my daughter. See you soon!
Your fame has been increased.
The Nadia's potion quest has been solved.
The Old farmer disapears from his cell.
Return to Nadia to receive additional rewards:
Go into the hut to speak to Thurm about his own task.
Notes[]
Talk to Nadia outside Thurm's house to start Nadia's Potion. Both quests can be completed simultaneously.
Completing this quest is necesary to complete the Main Mission quest.
Initiating this quest will allow the entrance to the Amazon Cave to be found; it will not be visible beforehand.
"Thank you for cleaning the source of those vile archers! My reward will be a little unusual but accept it with confidence:
I'm really a retired member of the Thieves' Guild of Vastares, living now in peace and quiet after a turbulent life. In return for your help, I give you this letter of introduction so that if you ever are in need of that Thieves' Guild help, they will be friendly towards you. It is impossible to find the members of the Guild nowadays unless you bring their attention on yourself, but this letter may assist you in gaining any aid you may need from them.
I also have one last obligation to the guild however and need your help in carrying it out - but don't talk about this to my wife please. Back in my foolish days I and another had stolen the take of the local tax collector of Vastares. I haven't been there in years so can't be much help in describing where we buried the gold. However, I give you half of the map to the location of the treasure. The other half is held by my partner in the theft - he lives now opposite the blacksmith in Vastares' port quarter. Just give this half of the map to him and help him find the gold. If you bring me back my share, I'll give you half. You had trust in me - now I have trust in you".
You have received an item of Thurm's introduction to the Guild.
You have received an item of Thurm's half of the treasure map.
The Thurm's quest for the animals quest has been solved.
You have a new quest: Thurm's buried treasure.
Optional Dialogue[]
Nadia -
"Oh, thank you, brave hero, thank you so much! You don't have to say anything, my father was here a while ago and told me how bravely you liberated him. He also gave me the potion I needed for my husband, so he'll be fine soon too.
Accept this moderate reward please, I give it from my full heart!".
