Nip It in the Bud
 Nip It in the Bud | |
|---|---|
| Start | Elder Ara[48.08, 75.16] |
| End | Elder Ara[47.67, 80] |
| Level | 60 (Requires 60) |
| Category | Secrets of the First Ones |
| Experience | 8,150 |
| Reputation | +50 The Enlightened |
| Rewards |
25 74 |
| Previous |
 [60] In the Weeds |
| Next |
[60] Unchecked Growth, [60] Take Charge, and [60] Herbal Remedies |
Objectives
Kill the Cultivator.
- Open the Catalyst Wards door (Optional)
- The Cultivator slain
- Meet Elder Ara at the entrance to the Catalyst Gardens.
Description
The Catalyst Wards used to be peaceful. Pilgrims have been coming here for ages to observe the wonders of the First Ones. But this place is no longer safe. The Cultivator showed no mercy and no reason as it slew several of our brethren.
You must destroy it.
Other Elders would disagree with me. The other Elders are wrong.
Rewards
You will receive:
- 25 74
- 8,150 XP
- +50 reputation with The Enlightened
[Emblem of Renown]
Progress
What could have caused the Cultivator to behave so irrationally... so violently?
Completion
Putting the Cultivator down was the right call.
Notes
Upon accepting all three quests:
- Feroz says: The entrance to the Catalyst Wards is blocked with vines.
- Elder Ara says: You must find a way in, <name>.
- Elder Ara says: Meet us at the Gardens when you are done.
The Cultivator is located in the deepest part of the Catalyst Wards.
When done with the objectives, find Ara and Feroz among the venthyr forces at the northern entrance to the Catalyst Gardens. Upon completing all three quests, General Draven and Nadjia the Mistblade fly and run into the area.
- Feroz says: Who is that?
- General Draven says: Maw Walker!
- General Draven says: I came the moment Bolvar notified me.
- Nadjia the Mistblade says: WE came, Draven. We.
Progression
- [60] News from Oribos
- [60] Enlisting the Enlightened
- [60] Forging Unity from Diversity
- [60] Reclaiming Provis Esper and [60] Remnants of the First Ones
- [60] The Pilgrim's Journey
- [60] Glow and Behold
- [60] Where There's a Pilgrim, There's a Way
- [60] In the Weeds
- [60] Pluck from the Vines, [60] Nip It in the Bud, and [60] Root of the Problem
- [60] Unchecked Growth, [60] Take Charge, and [60] Herbal Remedies
- [60] Flora Frenzy
- [60] Key Crafting
- [60] The Pilgrimage Ends
Patch changes
Patch 9.2.0 (2022-02-22): Added.