‘Whispering Woods' is the first story quest under Lucent's Lament chapter in AFK Journey. Following the resolution of issues in Ryeham, which involved reinforcing the seal, apprehending the culprit, and dispelling the cold wave, it's time to venture on a new journey into the Dark Forest and help Lorsan and his people.
Step-by-Step Whispering Woods Guide
STEP 1: Talk to Korin
Once you reach the Dark Forest (277;245) after taking a ferry from Holistone, talk to Korin. After the brief combat and dialogue, this will unlock the new chapter ‘Lucent's Lament' and start its first story quest, ‘Whispering Woods.'
STEP 2: Unlock Dark Forest 1
To access Dark Forest 1, you must defeat the Hypofiend (283;244), but you can only challenge it once you have met the following conditions: Unlock Golden Wheatshire 5, Reach Resonance Level 45, and AFK Stage 125.
STEP 3: Go to Refugee Camp
With access to Dark Forest 1, head to the Refugee Camp (314;242). The tents pitched in are really shabby, and the refugees don't seem to be doing great. How'd they end up here? Talk to the Refugee (314;244) to get some answers.
STEP 4: Enter the Forest
The refugees fled here after the Golem attacks but were stopped outside the forest by an ‘exclusion edict.' Let's enter the forest and find someone to lift the edict. But some Gurglins (298;264) are blocking the way further ahead, and they look eerily similar to the frenzied ones affected by the grapes from Ryeham. Defeat them!
STEP 5: Investigate the Plant
With the Gurglin no longer a threat, continue forward until you stumble into a massive, nasty plant stem (303;271). Is this the ‘corruption?' but it looks very unnatural. Interact with it to Examine.
STEP 6: Clear out Corruption
You found out that the condition of the corrupted plants resembles the tainted Vineyard. Perhaps we can purify them using the same method! ‘Tap and Hold' on the action cue to let your magic work!
STEP 7: Talk to the Wilder
You did it! You got rid of the corruption, but a Wilder (300;271) showed up out of the blue, praising the use of our purification magic. Talk to him to find out his identity.
STEP 8: Explore Human Camp
The Wilder is Lorsan's friend, Byron. He suggested we link up with Captain Lyca from the Dusk Patrollers to get some information, but on your way to find Lyca, you stumbled on a Human Camp (325;259). An odd sight given the ‘exclusion edict'. Look around the camp for clues.
STEP 9: Defeat Brigands
You found a note in the Human Camp, and it's listed in the Wilder patrol's schedule, but how did they know? As you're about to leave, a bunch of human brigands (331;262) block the exit, ready to attack Lorsan! Quickly stop them!
STEP 10: Talk to Lyca
A rabbit-eared girl swooped in mid-battle just in time to lend a hand. In shock, Lorsan yelled, ‘Sister!' Could she be? Talk to Lyca (330;263) and find out.
STEP 11: Take a Look
The rabbit-eared girl is indeed Lorsan's sister, Lyca, captain of the Dusk Patrollers. She will introduce us to the head of the Dusk Faction in Lunadorf (293;279). Follow her lead to meet Granny Dahnie to lift the exclusion edict.
But on your way to Lunadorf, Lorsan is feeling nostalgic. He suddenly pointed into the distance and said he wanted to show us something. Wonder what it could be? (344;288)
STEP 12: Go to Lunadorf
After seeing the sacred Lucent Tree of the Dark Forest, it's time to continue our journey to Lunadorf (293;279). Once you set foot on Lunadorf, the story quest ‘Whispering Woods' concludes, providing you with the following rewards: 500 Diamonds and 20,000 Gold.
How to Unlock
The ‘Whispering Woods’ story quest becomes available after you complete Ryeham Tales: Merlin's Ward. Resonance Level 45 and AFK Stage 125 are required to unlock Golden Wheatshire 5 and access Dark Forest 1
Whispering Woods Reward
| 500 Diamonds 20,000 Gold |
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