Trembling Woods
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Investigate the trembling woods where something lurks. Rewards Palmar Pill and Astrid's Lesser Elixir.
Type
Side Quest
Faction
Pororin Forest Guardians
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
20-30 minutes
Location
Pororin Forest, Trembling Gorge, Iron Wood
Walkthrough
- 1Get knocked out by Shai guardians near Pororin Forest three times
- 2After the third time, Arkin appears under a tree in forest
- 3Speak with Arkin to accept the quest and learn about stolen relic
- 4Travel east to Trembling Gorge (southwest of Iron Wood)
- 5Locate the giant Ent (walking tree) near the cliff area
- 6Wait for the Ent to walk within jumping distance
- 7Jump onto the Ent's arm or shoulder from the cliff edge
- 8Climb carefully to the top of the Ent's head
- 9Interact to retrieve the Pororin Relic from its head
- 10Descend and return to Arkin at Outcast's Hearth
- 11Give the relic to Arkin to gain permanent access to Pororin Village
Tips
- Get knocked out by Shai guardians three times to progress
- You must return to Pororin Forest repeatedly to trigger events
- After the third knockout, Arkin will appear under a tree
- This is required progression — knockouts are part of the quest
NPCs Involved
- Arkin
Rewards
Palmar Pill
Astrid's Lesser Elixir
Access to the Pororin Forest Village
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Last updated: March 2026