The Dark Forest

"Elves vs. Drakels!"

- Descriptive title

The Dark Forest is widely regarded as the initial quest in the AdventureQuest Storyline. It has received an update, now called Seed Spitter.

Synopsis
The Chosen, following a rumour as heard from Twilly, travels to Greenguard Forest to hunt a Seed Spitter down. Once the deed is done, a Elven warrior appears, pursued by a Mawler. As she is defeated, the Chosen battles the Mawler himself and kills it before it can harm the Elf for much longer. However, instead of showing gratitude, she battles her saviour out of pride, but is defeated and realizes her opponent is a true warrior who nevertheless might use some improvement.

She leads the Chosen to an unusually empty TreeTop, where the two are received by High Elder Pilagroth. He tells them of a war between the elves and the Drakel, who have invaded their sacred forest for reasons unknown. As the Chosen is asked not to reveal the location of TreeTop to anyone, Rilithia departs to the battlefield but is attacked by a Drakel Enforcer. Agreeing to the High Elder's request, the Chosen kills the Drakel and gives Rilithia a potion. She finally departs, not before telling the Chosen to find a human sage called Uldor, who apparently knows the Drakels' motivation...

Dialogue
«Scene: Greenguard Forest.»


 * 1 BATTLE
 * Seed Spitter

Rilithia and a Mawler are battling.

Rilithia: I need no help from you, mortal. Stay your ground! Rilithia: Uuuuhhhh...


 * 1 BATTLE
 * Mawler

Rilithia: You believe you've helped me, but you're wrong. This battle was mine to be won or lost! Now you will prove yourself against MY blade-- an Elvish blade.


 * 1 BATTLE
 * Elvish Warrior

Rilithia: Indeed, you are a true warrior. Although there is always room for improvement. Follow me to TreeTop, where my fellow warrior elves gather for tests of ability.

Several long hours of trekking through Greenguard Forest later...

Rilithia: Strange, no one is here. TreeTop is usually crowded this time. There are no signs of any struggle... Rilithia: High Elder Pilagroth!

Pilagroth enters.

Pilagroth: Lt. Rilithia. I see you have once again overlooked one of our sacred laws and brought an outsider into our home. Rilithia: But TreeTop only borders-- I guess I have done wrong. I am sorry. But where has everyone gone? Pilagroth: Your brothers and sisters have been called to war in your absence. It seems a small Drakel army marches from the southlands. Pilagroth: They paid no heeds to our warnings and continue to let their monstrous war-beasts feed on the forest's most ancient trees. Pilagroth: You must join your fellow warriors. Leave this one here, as I have something to ask. Rilithia: Yes, High Elder. Rilithia: I must leave. I wish you well. Perhaps this will help on your journeys.

Rilithia gives you 2 health potions.

Rilithia: Off to battle!!!

Rilithia leaves.

Pilagroth: Adventurer, I must ask you never to reveal this location to anyone else, even an elf of another land. Our way of life depends upon... Rilithia: AHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Pilagroth: Rilithia is in trouble! Please help her!
 * HELP

MOMENTS LATER...

You find Rilithia lying in a pool of blood

Rilithia: One of the Drakel's forces is already here... spying... Drakel Enforcer: Do not get in my way, creature. I must warn my Drakel brethren of the impending attack before it is too late!
 * Avenge Rilithia


 * 1 BATTLE
 * Drakel Enforcer

Rilithia: Promise me, warrior, promise me that you will help stop the Drakels... «You»: No one seems to know much about them. If we don't know the Drakel's motives, how can we be sure we're fighting on the right side? Rilithia: The side you fight for is always your choice. Find the human sage named Uldor It is said that he knows... what the Drakel want... uhhhhh «You»: Take this.

You give Rilithia a potion

Rilithia: Ooohhh...

Rilithia gets up

Rilithia: Thank you friend! There is no time to spare, I must hurry. Remember, find Uldor and you will find the truth. Rilithia: TO WAR!

Trivia

 * This quest was released in March 4th, 2003, alongside Battleon, Guardian Tower, Warlic's Magic Shop, and Aria's Pet Shop.
 * It was updated in September 4th, 2014.