Editing Nullify the corruption

{{Infobox Quest
|name = Nullify the corruption
|image = 
|difficulty = 1
|release = 2024-11-06
|quest_type = main
|episode = Hopeforest
}}

==Overview==
{{QuestDetails
|start_point = Talk to the [[Dryad]] in [[Dryad Glade]]
|next_quest = Get clearance from Jal
|requirements =
* {{Profession|Woodcutter|8|1}}
* The ability to defeat a Level 20 Boss Enemy
|items =
* 4 [[Coarse Ash Plank|Coarse Ash Planks]]
* 1 [[Jar]] in your toolbelt
|recommended =
* {{Profession|Scout|20|1}}
* [[Healing|Health Potion]]s
|enemies = 
* [[Mutant Stag]] (Level 10)
* [[Mutant Newt]]
* [[Giant Two Headed Bear]] (Level 20)
|episode_nth = 2
}}

== Progress Checklist ==
{{Checklist|* Save the [[Dryad]] by defeating the [[Mutant Stag]] (level 10) in [[Dryad Glade]].
** Talk to the [[Dryad]]. {{Chat options
|1 Why did it attack you?
|1 We must track down this darkness and eradicate it!
|2 Okay, I'm ready to go!
}}
* Head to the North side of [[Thin Trail]] and use the [[Dryad Leaf]] key item.
** Head North into the [[Magic Cave]], choose one of the three [[Factions]]: [[Guardian]], [[Cryoknight]] or [[Hammermage]]. (This is a permanent choice)
* Find the source of corruption in the [[Crystal Clearing]] {{Chat options
|1 You Monster, what have you done?
}}
** Fight Jermais (level 12), who has been corrupted.
* Speak to the Dryad. {{Chat options
|1 How do we cure a crystal?
}}
** Gather 2 [[Glowing Beetle]]s.
** Use the beetles on the Giant Crystal in [[Crystal Clearing]] to speak with the Dryad.  {{Chat options
|1 Any idea where I should look?
}}
* Collect [[Glowing Mushroom]] at the [[Mushroom Grove]] near [[Crystal Clearing]]. Requires level 8 [[Woodcutter]] to clear Brambles.
* Head to the [[Two Headed Bear Clearing]] and defeat the Level 20 [[Giant Two Headed Bear]].
** Collect [[Glowing Honey]] using a [[Jar]] from the [[Glowing Bee Hive]].
* Fix the ferry at [[Hopeforest Ferry]] requiring 4 [[Coarse Ash Plank]]s.
** Click to Ferry to speak with the Ferryman {{Chat options
|1 Maybe I could fix the hole?
}}
** Fight the [[Mutant Newt]] and move out of highlighted floor ASAP. Repair broken floor between phases.
** Pick the [[Glowing Fern]] next to the pier after arriving with the ferry 
* With the [[Glowing Mushroom]], [[Glowing Honey]] and [[Glowing Fern]], go back to [[Crystal Clearing]] and use the items on the crystal to summon the [[Dryad]].
** The Dryad mentions that there is more corruption emanating from a mine to the southeast of the forest.
* Head to [[Barricades]] and chat with the [[Barricade Guard]]. {{Chat options
|1 But I need to get inside. There is a darkness I must stop"
|1 The darkness is not a lack of sunlight, but an abundance of evil
}}
* Teleport back to [[Hopeport]] and speak with [[Captain Jal Degreene]]. {{Chat options
|1 I need to get into the Mine of Mantuban
|1 But there is a terrible evil in there
|2 I met a Dryad who could detect evil
}}}}

==Walkthrough==

=== Quest Start ===
Speaking to the [[Dryad]] will complete [[Hide and seek]] and start [[Nullify More Corruption]].

<u>Cutscene warning:</u> After speaking to the Dryad, defeat the [[Mutant Stag|Level 10 Mutant Stag]]. A cutscene will trigger after it dies, in which the Dryad is sad about the loss of it's dear stag. The [[Dryad]] understands why you killed it, and thanks you for coming to it's rescue.

<u>Select Option 1:</u> ''"Why did it attack you?"''

The Dryad explains that it was once a noble beast of the forest, but corruption had changed it. It feels weakened as a darkness has taken over the forest.

<u>Select Option 1:</u> ''"We must track down this darkness and eradicate it!"''

The Dryad senses a deeper concentration of darkness to the North East. Before going, the Dryad thinks that without protection, you won't be safe, and so you must head to the Pooling.

<u>Select Option 2:</u> ''"Okay, I'm ready to go!"''

The Dryad tells you that the cave is straight north from here as the crow flies, and to look for a trail where the orange irises grow.

You also need a way to contact the Dryad when you get there, so it hands you a [[Dryad Leaf]] ''<small>key item</small>'' which you can rub to contact it.

=== Journey to the [[Magic Cave]] ===
[[File:Nullifythecorruption-route1.jpg|right|frameless|width=184x184]]
Head back north then follow ''(open the image on the right hand side for visual direction)'';

# '''East''' through the [[Secluded Path]]
# '''East''' through the [[Secluded Junction]]
# '''North''' out of the [[North Central Path]] and into [[Stump Clearing]]
# '''South West''' onto the [[Tangled Path]]
# '''West''' into the [[Tangled Lane]]
# '''North''' through the [[Narrow Path]] onto the [[Thin Trail]].

<u>Cutscene Warning:</u> Head to the North side of the path, open your key items and rub the [[Dryad Leaf]]. You will witness the [[Dryad]] using magic to open a cave in front of you.

<u>Cutscene Warning:</u> Enter the cave.

=== Choosing your Class ===
<u>WARNING: in this next section, you will be choosing your class for Brighter Shores permanently. Please read through carefully. Classes are subject to change with the future addition of combat specs and the merging of combat professions.</u>

The inhabitants of [[Adothria]] have varying potential when it comes to wielding any form of magic. Some are [[Neutralae]] who are beings with barely any magical ability to speak of. Others are [[Mysticae]], which have an aptitude for non-combat magic

You as a player are a [[Receptacle]]. You the capacity to absorb a vast amount of a particular type of magic and thereby become attuned to it, and will now get to choose which of the three [[Factions]] (classes) you wish to become. Let's go over these below before you make a quick decision.
{| class="wikitable"
|+The Factions/Classes of Brighter Shores
|
==== [[File:Cryoknight small icon.png|frameless|width=30x30]][[Cryoknight]] ====
The Cryoknights use a form of Ice Magic called [[File:Cryonae damage icon.png|frameless|width=20x20]][[Cryonae]]. This makes them particularly effective against [[File:Guardian small icon.png|frameless|width=20x20]][[Guardian|Guardians]], but are susceptible to [[Hammermage|Hammermages]] who use the storm magic; [[File:Tempestae damage icon.png|frameless|width=20x20]][[Tempestae]].

'''Equipment:'''

Cryoknights specialise in equipment made from metal.

* Weapons can be crafted by {{Profession|blacksmith|3=1}} [[Professions|profession]] and uses metal materials from {{Profession|miner|3=1}}.
* Armour can be crafted with {{Profession|armorer|3=1}} <small>(Armorer will be added online during the release of Episode 5).</small>

<u>Cutscene Warning</u>: To choose Cryoknight, enter the blue pool on the west side of the cave.
|-
|
==== [[File:Guardian small icon.png|frameless|width=30x30]][[Guardian]] ====
The Guardians use a form of Nature Magic called [[File:Arborae damage icon.png|frameless|width=20x20]][[Arborae]]. This makes them particularly effective against [[File:Hammermage small icon.png|frameless|width=20x20]][[Hammermage|Hammermages]], but are susceptible to [[File:Cryoknight small icon.png|frameless|width=20x20]][[Cryoknight|Cryoknights]] who use the ice magic; [[File:Cryonae damage icon.png|frameless|width=20x20]][[Cryonae]].

'''Equipment:'''

Guardians utilise equipment made from bones and wood.

* Weapons can be crafted by {{Profession|bonewright|3=1}} [[Professions|profession]] and uses bone materials from {{Profession|gatherer|3=1}}, and wood materials from a combination of {{Profession|woodcutter|3=1}} and {{Profession|carpenter|3=1}}.
* Armour can be crafted with {{Profession|armorer|3=1}} <small>(Armorer will be added online during the release of Episode 5).</small>

<u>Cutscene Warning</u>: To choose Guardian, enter the green pool in the north center of the cave.
|-
|
==== [[File:Hammermage small icon.png|frameless|width=30x30]][[Hammermage]] ====
The Hammermages use a form of Storm Magic called [[File:Tempestae damage icon.png|frameless|width=20x20]][[Tempestae]]. This makes them particularly effective against [[File:Cryoknight small icon.png|frameless|width=20x20]][[Cryoknight|Cryoknights]], but are susceptible to [[File:Guardian small icon.png|frameless|width=20x20]][[Guardian|Guardians]] who use the nature magic: [[File:Arborae damage icon.png|frameless|width=20x20]][[Arborae]].

'''Equipment:'''

Hammermages adorn equipment made from stone.

* Weapons can be crafted by {{Profession|stonemason|3=1}} [[Professions|profession]] and uses stone materials from {{Profession|miner|3=1}}.
* Armour can be crafted with {{Profession|armorer|3=1}} <small>(Armorer will be added online during the release of Episode 5).</small>

<u>Cutscene Warning</u>: To choose Hammermage, enter the yellow pool on the eastern side of the cave.
|}
After choosing your class, the [[Dryad]] wishes to split up, so you can look for the corruption in the North East of [[Hopeforest]].

=== The Corrupt Crystal ===
Now we need to head south back the way we came until we hit the [[Tangled Lane]]. We are heading in a straight line east now '''East''' through the [[Tangled Path]] into the [[Stump Clearing]] and '''East''' through the [[Stumped Path]] to reach the [[Shortcut]].

You will encounter some [[Brambles]] which can only be chopped with {{Profession|woodcutter|8|1}}. Don't clear them all as they will respawn, just cut a straight path through and continue east through the [[Twisted Junction]], where you will dodge some aggressive [[Shade|Shades]].

Continue east through the [[Overgrown Trail]].

<u>Interactive Cutscene Warning</u>: Now enter east into the [[Crystal Clearing]].

A cutscene will play where [[Jermais]] has been corrupted, and he has slain his comrades.

<u>Fight Warning</u>: <u>Select Option 1</u>: "You Monster, what have you done?"

After the cutscene, defeat [[Jermais]]. After the fight the [[Dryad]] will tell you that from being so close to the Crystal, he was corrupted. You both must cure it.

<u>Select Option 1:</u> ''"How do we cure a crystal?"''

The [[Dryad]] explains that the crystal absorbs magic easily, and amplifies it tenfold. You will need a source of distilled magic to drive the magic from the crystal, so that you can fill it with something more benign. You need multiple sources of benign so that the crystal can absorb them all at once, and that they all neutralise each other.

The [[Dryad]] will take you west into the [[Overgrown Trail]], and task you with grabbing two [[Glowing Beetle|Glowing Beetles]] ''<small>key item</small>''. Catch two of them and speak with the [[Dryad]]. You Now head back east, where the [[Dryad]] requires that you use the two [[Glowing Beetle|Glowing Beetles]] ''<small>key item</small>'' on the crystal.

Use a [[Glowing Beetle]] ''<small>key item</small>'' on the Crystal. The crystal will be partially restored, now we need more objects to complete the healing.

<u>Select Option 1:</u> ''"Any idea where I should look?"''

You will be given a few clues;

# The closet magic to here lies beyond the tangled briar.
# There's an item containing much magic beyond a river.
# Some magic is guarded by something that was once my creature, but became corrupted like the stag. Now it hath multiple heads.

=== Items of Corruption ===

==== Glowing Mushroom ====
Head back west into the [[Overgrown Trail]] and then directly south into the [[Bramble Path]]. Chop two [[Brambles]] to go further south into the [[Mushroom Grove]]. Pick up a [[Glowing Mushroom]].

==== Glowing Fern ====
[[Teleport]] to the [[Hopeforest Central Portal Stone]], and head south into the [[Ivy Junction]], dodging the aggressive [[Wendigo|Wendigos]] and west through the [[Huntsman's Path]] into [[Huntsman's Clearing]]. Head south through [[Timberwell Road]] into [[Timberwell Green]].

You have two options, you can either; chop 2 [[Ash Log|Coarse Ash Logs]] or head into [[Gwen's Lumber (shop)]] on the western side and buy 2 [[Ash Log|Coarse Ash Logs]].

Once you have the two logs, head to the southern side end of [[Timberwell Green]] and into the [[Carpenter's Workshop]]. Use the [[Circular Saw]] to turn them into 4 x [[Coarse Ash Plank|Coarse Ash Planks]].

Now with the planks, head to the North Eastern end of [[Timberwell Green]] and head east into [[Mine Road West]]. Now head south through the [[Tree Lined Trail]] and [[Tree Lined Track]] to reach the [[Hopeforest Ferry]].

Click the [[Ferry]] to speak to the [[Ferryman]], who will tell you that his ferry has a gaping hole in it.

<u>Select Option 1</u>: ''"Maybe I could fix the hole?"''

<u>Cutscene Warning</u>: Now click on the ferry once again to repair the hole.

===== Boss Fight =====
[[File:Mutant Newt Fight.jpg|thumb|A player fighting the Mutant Newt Boss]]
<u>Cutscene and Boss Fight with Mechanics Warning</u>: Click on the ferry a third time to initiate a cutscene where you will be travelling on the ferry.

<u>Note</u>: During this boss fight, you will encounter an AOE indicator, noted by an orange highlight. You must run to any tile which isn't highlighted, or you will face substantial damage.

Attack the [[Mutant Newt]] and dodge the AOE attack. Every time the [[Mutant Newt]] goes under water, you must use this time to repair the damaged planks or you risk sinking.

The fight is made easy if you skip actions in order to do what is most important. Don't wait for the next attack, don't try to get an extra one in, just click what you can as soon as it appears. Repeat until the boss is defeated.

After defeating the boss, you will arrive at [[Ferry South Shore]]. Right next to the pier will be a [[Glowing Fern]], go and pick one.

Before you leave, head south into the [[Himatik Ruins]] where you can discover [[Sage]], [[Juniper Tree|Juniper Trees]] and [[Juniper Branches]].

==== Glowing Honey ====
<small>Required: One [[Jar]] in your toolbelt.</small>

<small>Recommended: {{Profession|scout|20+|1}} and multiple {{Plink|20% Potion Healing}} as a minimum in order to defeat a [[Giant Two Headed Bear|Level 20 Giant Two Headed Bear boss]].</small>

[[Teleport]] back to [[Hopeforest Central Portal Stone]] and head north through the [[Ivy Path]], the [[Central Crossroads]] and the [[North Central Path]] to the [[Stump Clearing]]. 

Now head back west through the [[Tangled Path]] and [[Tangled Lane]] but instead of going North, you will continue west through the [[Leafy Junction]] until you reach [[Bear Clearing]].
[[File:TwoHeadedBearDeath.jpg|right|frameless]]
<u>Boss Fight with Mechanics Warning</u>: Head north into the [[Two Headed Bear Clearing]].

You will face a [[Giant Two Headed Bear|Level 20 Giant Two Headed Bear]].

Fight it as normal with any enemy but; 

* Drink a health potion as soon as you need to. The cooldown of potions takes a while, so it's better to drink at 80% health then one again asap, instead of waiting for your HP to become low.
* The boss has a stomp attack, with more highlighted tiles. As soon as you see the tiles, you MUST spam click outside the tiled area. This is to prevent your character auto walking back into the tiles, damaging you substantially.

Once you have defeated the bear, grab the [[Glowing Honey]] <small>''key item''</small> from the tree on the North side.

=== Curing the Crystal ===
[[Teleport]] back to the [[Hopeforest Central Portal Stone]], and go North all the way to the [[Stump Clearing]], then East until you arrive at the [[Crystal Clearing]].

Now click the Crystal, and use the three Glowing items one by one, in order to cure the Crystal.

The [[Dryad]] will appear and thank you. It will sense another greater corruption emanating from the Mines to the South East. You question whether it's related to the Goblins becoming hostile recently, and the cause of the storm over [[Hopeport]]. The [[Dryad]] cannot enter the mines with you, as there are no plants but as you have the [[Dryad Leaf]] key item, it can aid you in a flow of magic from the forest.

[[Teleport]] back to the [[Hopeforest Central Portal Stone]] and head south through the [[Ivy Path]] and the [[Ivy Junction]] to arrive in the [[Fern Junction]]. Now head East through the [[Path of Good Intentions]] before going south from the [[Cliffside Path]] to the [[Barricades]].

Speak to the [[Barricade Guard]] who will tell you that you cannot pass due to safety. [[Hopeport]] has lost his whole squad inside.

<u>Select Option 1</u>: "But I need to get inside. There is a darkness I must stop"

The guard informs you that mines are dark.

<u>Select Option 1</u>: "The darkness is not a lack of sunlight, but an abundance of evil"

You are informed that you will need permission from [[Captain Jal Degreene]] if you wish to proceed.

=== Getting Permission ===
[[Teleport]] to the [[Hopeport Portal Stone]] and head over to [[Captain Degreene's Office]] on the North side of the [[Training Ground]], to speak with [[Captain Jal Degreene]].

<u>Select Option 1</u>: "I need to get into the Mine of Mantuban"

The [[Captain Jal Degreene|Captain]] explains that it's too dangerous, and all of Squad 2 were lost inside.

<u>Select Option 1</u>: "But there is a terrible evil in there"

[[Captain Jal Degreene|Captain Degreene]] will ask if you know what killed Squad 2.

<u>Select Option 2</u>: "I met a Dryad who could detect evil".

The [[Captain Jal Degreene|Captain]] is concerned, as Dryads have never really been seen but are known as tricksters. You clarify that it helped you defuse an evil crystal in the forest. It caused [[Jermais]] to become corrupted and kill [[Andrath]] and [[Channette]]. You think that there's another one in the mines that causes the loss of the [[Captain Jal Degreene|Captain's]] squad, and has made the goblins aggressive.

[[Captain Jal Degreene]] questions how you know, and you state that the [[Dryad]] has detected another evil similar and greater to the Crystal in [[Hopeforest]], which you both think is coming from another crystal.

You inform the Captain that you also have the magic of ''(your faction/class choice)'' as well. The Captain gives you permission to enter.

''Click [[Quests|here]] to head back to our list of quests.''

==Rewards==
[[File:Nullify the corruption reward.png|center|x300px]]<small>Seeking image for rewards.</small>

* Access to the [[Mine of Mantuban]]
* 62,300 Scout XP

==Transcript==
{{HasTranscript|quest}}

==Update history==
{{UH|
* {{UL|update=2024-11-06|date=6 November 2024}}
** Added to game.
}}

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