Shadows in the Woods Main quest · Act 1
- Region
- Briar Sloughs
- Missable
- Yes
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
According to Mert, a girl named Sara is the contact for the manumits. However, she may have already been captured by soldiers at the rendezvous point in the nearby woods.
- Type
- Main quest · Act 1
- Starts
- Briar Sloughs
- Time cost
- 0 time units
- Time of day
- Day or night
- Reward
- 1000 XP
- Steps
- 7 steps, 4 on the map
Shadows in the Woods Walkthrough
4 of the 7 objectives for Shadows in the Woods are pinned on the map below, 0 of them optional. The numbers on the map match the numbered steps.
How to start Shadows in the Woods
- StartsBegins in Briar Sloughs.
- Time cost0 time units
- Time of dayDay or night
- Can be failedYes — it has a failure ending, so the coronation deadline can take it from you.
Shadows in the Woods step by step
One marker covers an area to search rather than an exact spot.
- Reach the rendezvous pointDay & Night
I found the bridge that the miller pointed out. Now, I must head southeast to reach the rendezvous point.
Search area on the map - Rescue SaraTime-sensitiveDay & Night
I should rescue her from Brencis’s goons. And if I do, she might lead me to Crake, the leader of the manumits.
- Find the rendezvous pointDay & Night
I am finally about to make contact with the infamous manumits.
Pinned on the map - Figure out what happened to SaraDay & Night
Instead of Sara, I found only a pile of corpses at the rendezvous point. I need to figure out what happened to her.
Search area on the map — pin 1 - Go to the bridge near Stoneward PostDay & Night
Mert told me how to find the rendezvous point used by the manumits. I must go to the bridge near Stoneward Post and then head southeast.
Pinned on the map - Follow SaraDay & Night
I have rescued Sara, and she has agreed to lead me to Crake.
- Retrieve your weapons
The soldier at the gate of Stoneward Post confiscated my weapons. I need to retrieve them.
Shadows in the Woods rewards
On completion
- 1000 XP
Show the 4 endings — spoilers
Every way Shadows in the Woods can end, in the game's own words. Read on only if you want it spoiled.
- Ending 1
I spoke with Crake, though the meeting went rather differently than I had imagined. I must earn his trust if the manumits are to aid me against Brencis.
Rewards: 1000 XP
- Ending 2Failure
Sara was killed by the soldiers. She was my only tie to the manumits, so any chance I had to contact them died with her.
- Ending 3Failure
I wasn't able to follow up on this clue and decided on another approach to challenge Brencis.
- Ending 4Failure
I found Sara... and then I fed on her. She was my only tie to the manumits, so any chance I had of contacting them died with her.
Where Shadows in the Woods takes place
Shadows in the Woods is a Main quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker with 2 playable version(s). Shadows in the Woods belongs to Act 1 of the main story. Shadows in the Woods takes place around Briar Sloughs. Shadows in the Woods has 7 objectives, 0 of them optional. 4 of the objectives in Shadows in the Woods are pinned on the world map, so you can see where each step happens. Shadows in the Woods has 4 possible endings.
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Shadows in the Woods FAQ
How do you complete Shadows in the Woods?
Shadows in the Woods runs to 7 objectives. It opens with "Reach the rendezvous point" and finishes with "Retrieve your weapons". The full list, with map pins and time costs, is in the walkthrough above.
How long does Shadows in the Woods take?
Shadows in the Woods spends 0 time units off the story clock across its 7 objectives.
Should I do Shadows in the Woods by day or by night?
Shadows in the Woods can be started by day or by night and costs 0 time units of story time either way. Steps locked to one half of the day are badged in the walkthrough above.
How do I start Shadows in the Woods?
Shadows in the Woods begins around Briar Sloughs — start from the first objective in the walkthrough above.
What are the objectives of Shadows in the Woods?
Shadows in the Woods has 7 objectives: Reach the rendezvous point, Rescue Sara, Find the rendezvous point, Figure out what happened to Sara, Go to the bridge near Stoneward Post, Follow Sara, Retrieve your weapons. Optional and time-sensitive steps are marked in the objective list.
Where do the objectives of Shadows in the Woods take place?
4 of the 7 objectives in Shadows in the Woods have a marked location, in and around Briar Sloughs. The numbered map above matches the objective list.
What are the rewards for Shadows in the Woods?
Completing Shadows in the Woods rewards 1000 XP.
How many endings does Shadows in the Woods have?
Shadows in the Woods has 4 endings in the game files, 3 of them failures.
Is Shadows in the Woods missable?
Missable: Yes. On the 30-day clock most quests can time out; the start block of the walkthrough above says whether this one has a failure ending.