Ross's Request
CommonQuests◆ game data
Ross, the dispatch coordinator, has heard rumors that bandits frequently raid the apothecary and has requested an investigation and aid.
Type
Faction
Faction
Greymane Commissions
Chapter
Tales of the Greymanes
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
10-15 min
Location
Howling Hill / Halssius Apothecary
Objectives
- 1Rest at the Oasis
Walkthrough
- 1Talk to Ross at Howling Hill camp to receive the request
- 2Travel south to Halssius Apothecary (near St. Halssius's House of Healing)
- 3Speak with the Stranger in yellow coat outside the apothecary
- 4Listen to his account of the bandit raid and situation
- 5Return to Ross at Howling Hill camp
- 6Report your findings to Ross to complete the quest
Tips
- No combat required — this is a pure reconnaissance mission
- The Stranger is found just outside the apothecary entrance
- Optional: explore nearby areas for Memories and lore items
- This is a straightforward dialogue-based quest
NPCs Involved
- Ross
- The Stranger
Rewards
Medium Bag
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Last updated: March 2026