A CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP

A Change in Leadership is the final quest received from The Blackstone Irregulars Quest Board. A power struggle has erupted inside the Irregulars between father (Raelnor) and son (Taoran). It is up to you to settle this in a way you see fit.

Walkthrough

Initially, the quest will tell you to go find and kill Raelnor Hawkwind (Denerim Marketplace Map, L18) - who happens to be located in the alleyway right in front of where you enter the Denerim Market District from the World map. Upon speaking with him, you can decide to go one of two ways: kill Raelnor and encourage the Irregulars to engage in cutthroat, shady business; or kill Taoran Hawkwind, and retain the current quasi-honorable business practices of the Irregulars.

Raelnor Hawkwind

Taoran Hawkwind

Making this decision is accomplished through the dialogue with Raelnor. The three outcomes are as follows:

  • Kill Raelnor: the dialogue ends, combat begins, quest over.

  • Kill Taoran: the dialogue ends, and you have to go find Taoran. During one of the next travels on the World map you will encounter Taoran's Camp. Speak to Taoran, inform him of your decision, and kill him.

  • While speaking with Raelnor or Taoran, you can decide to not side with either of them, and walk away from the conflict entirely.

  • If you don't choose the option to kill Taoran, you can choose to Intimidate Taoran and ask him what his life is worth. He will give you 3 and not do business with you any longer. You don't need any coercion skills in order to pass the intimidation check.

If you killed one of the Hawkwinds, return to any Blackstone representative for your reward.

Rewards

  • 3 Gold for intimidating Taoran (no reward from the Blackstone Irregulars).

  • Around 6 Gold for killing Taoran: Around 1 Gold 50 Silver from the spoils of battle plus 4 Gold for quest completion from the Blackstone Irregulars.

  • Around 6 Gold for killing Raelnor: Around 1 Gold 50 Silver from the spoils of battle plus 4 Gold for quest completion from the Blackstone Irregulars.

  • 350 XP (upon turning in quest completion to a Blackstone Liaison)