Words Left by the Riverside
CommonQuests
Discover words left by a Greymane at the riverside with an important message.
Type
Faction
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
10-15 min
Location
Riverside (Beighen Weavery)
Walkthrough
- 1Speak with Oongka at the riverside fishing spot near Beighen Weavery, south of Pailune
- 2Listen to Oongka's story — he reminisces about his past and the importance of finding peace
- 3Accept Oongka's challenge to fish with him at the riverside
- 4Equip the fishing rod Oongka provides and participate in fishing together
- 5Catch fish while Oongka reflects on how fishing calms his mind
- 6Follow Oongka on horseback as he shares more memories
- 7Listen to Oongka's revelation about his intention to return to Marius
- 8Complete the quest by witnessing Oongka's decision to rejoin the Greymanes
Tips
- This is a story-driven quest with no combat — focus on dialogue and fishing mechanics
- The fishing minigame is straightforward: catch fish when prompted to advance the story
- Take time to listen to Oongka's full dialogue to understand the emotional depth of this quest
- No special equipment or supplies needed — just bring your horse for the journey
- This quest unlocks Oongka as a recruitable Greymane member after completion
NPCs Involved
- Oongka
- Marius
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Last updated: March 2026