Shadowkey:Witch Tree

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Witch Tree
(lore page)
Location Ghast's Pass
The Witch Tree

The Witch Tree is a giant tree found in Ghast's Pass. It is sentient and will instill wisdom regarding the battle between light and shadow. It possesses one of the seven Star Teeth.

Related Quests[edit]

Quest-Related Events[edit]

Render of the Witch Tree

Witch Tree 1[edit]

Approaching it, you will get the following prompt:

"The giant tree in front of you seems perfect as a place to rest... To think, to prepare yourself for trials ahead."

Interacting with it:

"The leaves on the Witch Tree rustle gently, although there is no breeze."
"Adventurer, do you struggle with shadow?"

If you reply with

No, not really.

(?)

If you reply with

So it seems.
"These shadows form when great forces oppose one another. They are ephemeral, seeking permanence, power. To ultimately conquer them you must rebind them to the light. But only the fires of the heavens have light strong enough to bind them. I shall give one such light if you do three things for me."
What is First?
"There is an orc, perhaps less than he once was, yet more than he seems. To the east he struggles with unlife. Aid him, then return to me."

You can reply with the following, which ends your discussion:

Yes your treeness.
Aid him I shall.

You can also reply with the following:

No thanks.

(?)

Returning after completing the task:

"You have done well helping the orc. I will give you a choice between two gifts. You may take a Steel Crossbow or a Dead to Dust spell."
Steel Crossbow.
Dead to Dust.

Witch Tree 2[edit]

"Wind rustles the leaves of the tree, and you hear a voice speak to you."
"Will you help a life as it battles sorrow?"
Yes, Witch Tree.
"Help her, to the southwest, near the citadel of Broken Wing"

You can also reply with the following:

No thanks.

(?)

Returning after completing the task:

"Twice you have accepted, and twice you have fulfilled. Take this reward, and return when ready for your final task. You may take one of these items.
Ebony Leather Boots
Steel Boots

Witch Tree 3[edit]

"The Witch Tree stands silent, but you feel a root move beneath your feet.
"One last task remains. Are you ready?
Yes
"Deep in the Twilight Temple lies a worshipper of shadow, Pergan Asuul. He has a key which unlocks the boundary between world and its shadow. Retrieve that key and show it to me.
Okay
"You have served me well. You are strong, compassionate... Difficult traits for shadow to twist. You are a powerful adversary, and ultimate triumph may be yours. This shall aid you.
Get Reward.
"The branches of the Witch Tree flail as if caught in an invisible hurricane. Cracks in the bark glow with a fierce inner light.

You have found a Star Tooth. You have earned 850 Experience.

You can also reply with the following:

No thanks.
(?)

After retrieving the Star Tooth, examing the Witch Tree will give the following message:

"The Witch Tree stands silent, a sense of peace emanates around you."

Notes[edit]

  • The Witch Tree shares similarities to the Wyrd Tree of the Beldama Wyrd.
  • Being an intelligent tree, it may be a Hist Tree.