This was the last question Yvlena could ask Bavga for the time being and she had to make it count. Yvlena ran through her mind thinking and thinking.
Only one question came to her.
"Bavga, how do I stop the Miasma, permanently?" Yvlena asked. "I need to put an end to it, it's my...duty as the Harvest Guardian,"
Bavga looked up at her, in her eyes this young elven girl still had so much to prove, but for now, she had done enough to convince Bavga she knew her way.
"In the crevices of our world there beats the heart of all things. But it had died long ago, you will find the goddess who tried to revive it, the one that caused all this,"
"What?" Yvlena whispered, already confused, how was she supposed to find the center of the Moon Valley?
"I would have to leave Bloom Haven,"
"Did you think you would stay here forever? Your work here is almost done," Bavga said coughing lightly, the balm was working.
Already Yvlena noticed some vibrance return to the hag's fibrous strands, she coughed less and seemed a bit more cheery than when they had first met.
Even her eyes were less sunken.
"Right," Yvlena said hesitantly, "You're right," she balled her fist, anxiety coursing through her. But Moon Valley's world needed her, her Subclass was directly connected to the world's story.
It was obvious she would need to leave Bloom Haven, but the story continued elsewhere. She had to follow Rael and follow Twyla.
She had to know what they saw. What made them leave Bloom Haven? They were both looking for something and she had to know if they found it.
[Quest Series Complete
The Three Tasks Of The Swamp Witch:
You've done it, as the Harvest Guardian you've bested your trials and impressed Bavga, the bone witch of the Avaresh Swamp.
You have made an ally out of the old witch and can now trade meat and animal parts such as tusks, teeth, bones, and more
***
Rewards
Kuti the doll (Rare) x1
Swamp Belle (Herb)
Swamp Belle Seeds x5
***
Moon Points x3000
Moon Gems x50]
[Title: Bavga's Trust, you are now able to ask Bavga questions without trades]
'That's the second title I've gotten,' Yvlena thought, reading through the notification.
"Thank you Bavga," Yvlena said.
Bavga, not one to be so sentimental, waved the girl off and shook her head.
"It's about time I got someone reliable," the hag cackled.
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Yvlena left the witch's hut with a sense of accomplishment, now there were only two things left to do in the area.
Defeat the creature in the Verdant Lake and finally beat the Miasma Lord of this area thereby unlocking the path to the next town.
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And reunited Risel with her brother.
"Oh that's right I'm supposed to bring Risel with me when I do that," Yvlena said.
In front of Bavga's hut, a brazier had spawned allowing her to once again engage in fast travel. This time Yvlena opted to take the longer way back to Bloom Haven.
She needed to check on the lake anyway.
She passed by the Verdant lake, watching for any signs that the entity dwelling underneath it remained undisturbed.
Yvlena inched closer to the lake bed, peeking into the water. As if affected by her actions in the swap the once dark waters had cleared slightly, but she knew she still needed the Purifying Elixir to get the rest of it out.
"That's the second Minor Miasmic Entity, I just needed to finish this potion and I'll be ready to take it head on," Yvlena said.
Crocante hadn't been as hard, just annoying as hell when he took her sword.
Commander Addison on the other hand had been legitimately terrifying.
"I can't wait to get back to Bloom Haven," Yvlena said with a sigh.
Yvlena would need to visit the library, Beatrice and Risel. Then tend to the Rose Manor, the grass was growing at a faster rate now that the soil was recovering.
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"Yvlena!" Risel called the moment the elven girl stepped through the gates.
"Risel?" It was rare for Yvlena to see her NPC friend outside of her shop, she must have just been coming back from wherever she had gone to the last time Yvlena needed her.
The blonde elf ran up to her, grabbing Yvlena's hands in greeting.
"Risel where did you go? I stopped by the shop and you weren't around," Yvlena said.
The two elves walked in the direction of the apothecary, making small talk as they did.
"I went to the caves to gather some more ingredients for my apothecary," Risel replied, "It usually takes a while since I have to fill two baskets,"
"I can imagine," Yvlena said, only then did she realize the NPCs didn't have the same storage capacity as the players.
Yvlena had no need for baskets though she could craft them.
‘I wonder if Risel would be interested in buying one of those,’
"The air is so much clearer now since you've started on our Miasma problem," Risel said, taking a deep inhale. “Before I would always have a little bit of trouble breathing, not for a while since I met you,”
Yvlena blushed.
"I'm glad I've been able to help, it's so sad," Yvlena said. "I finally finished Bavga's tasks though,"
"Did she tell you anything about how to stop all this?"
"She said I need to head to the center of Moon Valley, do you happen to know what she meant by that?" Yvlena asked.
"I'll have to get back to you on that my dear," Risel replied, she had a contemplative expression as if she had heard those words before but didn't know where she had heard them from.
"Oh here are the potions you asked me for," Yvlena said, gifting Risel the ten health potions from the quest.
[Quest Complete:
A potion a day (1)
Risel the alchemist is overwhelmed with making potions for the healers of Bloom Haven.
Lately, Risel has been overworked running both the apothecary and handling potion production for the healers.
Help lighten the load by brewing and selling ten health potions.
***
Rewards
Antidotes x5
***
Moon Points x700]
[Yvlena Acquired
EXP: 300/2070
Moon Points x700]
"Thanks Yvlena! I've been really behind on my brewing,"
"A lot of things on your mind?" Yvlena asked in concern.
Risel smiled sadly.
"You could say that,"
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"Beatrice," Yvlena said, encountering the woman on her way back to the Floral District. The old woman held some bread in her hand along with a basket of flowers.
"Yvlena my dear, could you help me with this?" Beatrice asked.
"Of course!" Yvlena said, rushing over to the woman to grab the basket from her grip.
Yvlena's eyes caught the roofs of the homes in the Floral District, from almost every porch hung vines and ivy growing. Baskets and potted plants sat on window sills or front door steps.
It was a blooming sight.
"Oh my gosh," Yvlena said in awe.
"I know, almost like it happened overnight, Vaelindor and Selendriel are smiling upon us," Beatrice said.
Yvlena shared the old woman's contagious smile and walked her to her home.