Siege of Highwatch

Speak with Commander Haynes in Highwatch

Siege of Highwatch
Prerequisites	Sons of the Forest The Plague
Starting NPC	Commander Haynes
Location
Region	King's Valley
Town	Highwatch
Starting NPC Coordinates	1202 147 -101
Rewards
Rewards	Highstorm 128 Enchanting Bottles 10 Apportation Runes.

Commander Haynes

[Commander Haynes] Welcome, Vargos told me you were coming. We've also been preparing for an assault on the Sons of the Forest and our prepa- You hear ghasts and screaming from outside [Commander Haynes] Damn! They're coming again! We could use your help, any chance you're good with a bow? Make sure you are fully geared with a bow and ready to fight before accepting [Yes, I'll help!] [No, I have to go] [Commander Haynes] That's what I like to hear! Now get to a tower and get ready for a fight.

Help defend Highwatch against the horde of mobs for 3 minutes

During the Siege:

Commander Haynes

[Commander Haynes] We just need to hold the ghasts off for a few minutes while Josiah gets the wards up, then we can take the fight to them. Hold fast! [Commander Haynes] Here they come! [Commander Haynes] Josiah's halfway done, keep firing! [Commander Haynes] Just a few more moments! [Commander Haynes] Josiah's spell is up, we're clear of the ghasts! Somewhere out there is their summoning stone! Grab that pickaxe and destroy it!

Break the Sons of the Forest's summoning stone at [1534 103 -54] using quest pickaxe

Commander Haynes
[Commander Haynes] Haha, great job! That should stop the attack. Come to my office, I've got some good news!

Speak with Commander Haynes in his office

Commander Haynes
[Commander Haynes] Hahaha! Great job, Highwatch might've fallen without you. More good news, Ursan and his scouts captured one of their Wardens. He's down in the cells right now. Their fortress is protected with magic, so see if you can get him to tell us how to get past it.

Speak with the Sons of the Forest's Warden. Leave the holding cells by talking with the guard. Speak with C'Taz at [240, 78, 315] about making a Truth Serum

[Spoiler] How to make the Truth Serum

Head back to the holding cells in the Highwatch and speak with the Warden with the Truth Serum

Warden

[Warden] You may have entombed me here, but it is pointless. Our magic is mightier than ever, far beyond when we clashed with your Archmages thirty years ago. Our magic will triumph. This castle will fall. The Empire will fall. And you will die too. [Why is your magic stronger?] [Warden] A man appeared four months ago, clad in a black mask. He was sympathetic and gave us an ancient artifact. Touching it focuses your mind and sends liquid fire through your veins. Channeling its power, one man could destroy an army. [What is your plan?] [Warden] An ancient spell. We will summon the spirit of the Blackroot, an ageless elemental being embodying the fury and decay of the jungle itself. We will loose it upon your cities. It will tear apart fortresses as the ground beneath your feet turns to peat and the insects rend the flesh from your bones. [How do I get into your sanctum?] [Warden] The barrier within the Verdant Fortress repels anyone not wearing a shroud made of woven mistleaves and sanctified with blood magic. Wearing this will let you through the barrier and make you all but invisible to the wardens patrolling the inner sanctum. This should be enough information to get in when the time is right.

SIEGE OF HIGHWATCH COMPLETED Awarded Highstorm and 128 Enchanting Bottles.