Owl Shaman Garon

Owl Shaman Garon

Race

Norn

Location

Cragstead
(Wayfarer Foothills)

Owl Shaman Garon is a shaman of the Owl who came to Cragstead after the Molten Alliance's attacks to aid the refugees seeking to rebuild their lives in the homestead. He hopes that he can revive Owl's following or maybe even Owl herself.

Locations

Shiverpeak Mountains

• Eye of the North
  • Hall of Monuments (after One Charr, One Dragon, One Champion and before completion of Spiritual Renewal)
• Hoelbrak
  • Hall of Legends
    • Lost Spirits' Hallow (after progressing Spiritual Renewal)
• Lornar's Pass
  • Chillwing Perch
    • Lost Owl Shrine (after progressing Spiritual Renewal)
• Snowden Drifts
  • Owl's Abattoir (after progressing Spiritual Renewal)
• Wayfarer Foothills
  • Cragstead

• Frostgorge Sound
  • Elder's Vale (after progressing Spiritual Renewal)
• Drizzlewood Coast
  • Cavern of Guiding Spirits
    • Sanctum of the Wild (after progressing Spiritual Renewal)

Dialogue

Cragstead

In Cragstead

You've weathered dangerous roads to reach Cragstead, traveler. Are you here as sentry or visitor?

Sentry? What do you mean?

Our village was nearly destroyed until the strength of heroes saved it. Those bereft of hope come here to stand sentry for one day and night, to revel in the Shiverpeaks, and to renew their spirits.

I know what Cragstead endured. I fought alongside Braham.

Then...you're one of the heroes who saved these steaders. May the Spirits bless you! Your actions here have reached ears near and far and inspired many. Thank you for your bravery.

No problem. It's what I do.

Is that why you're here?

In a way. I'm a shaman of Owl, a Spirit many consider dead. It's my hope that by being in Cragstead, I might somehow revive her following. Maybe even Owl herself.

Good luck.

I'm just passing through.

Just passing through.

During the Spiritual Renewal achievement

In the Eye of the North

Commander. I am Garon, shaman of Owl. Braham asked me here due to the unfortunate circumstances with Owl's reawakening. He seeks guidance, but I'm ashamed to say his faith has diminished.

(if norn)

That is a daunting challenge.

Our people endured, and though we continue to struggle, to build our legends...what if the corruptions of the Spirits is inevitable? What would that mean for us? For me?

We do what we've always done. We fight. For our home, our kin, ourselves.

Braham wasn't lying about your wisdom, and I'm not ready to give up. I've decided to set out on a spiritual pilgrimage to rekindle my faith. If you want to come, then meet me at her shrines.

I'd be honored.

Actually, let me get back to you.

(otherwise)

How so?

I've lived through hard times, but never ones this cold. If Owl herself has been corrupted, what hope have we?

We must remind ourselves what we're fighting for.

Braham wasn't lying about your wisdom, and I'm not ready to give up. I've decided to set out on a spiritual pilgrimage to rekindle my faith. If you want to come, then meet me at her shrines.

I'd be honored.

Actually, let me get back to you.

Excuse me, I have something else to take care of.

In Snowden Drifts

Before honoring Owl

Shameful. Owl's Lodge is in shambles. Only one remaining Owl Spirit sits high upon her perch, looking down at these ruins. Please, help me bring this modest offering to her.

I'll take it for you.

After honoring Owl

Thank you. We can all learn something from Owl's resolve. Also, from yours. Perhaps you and Owl are alike in more ways than I realized.

Giving does feel good. See you again, Shaman.[sic]

In Lornar's Pass

Before honoring Owl

I knew Owl's shrine wouldn't be as vibrant as in my memories of it, but I didn't expect it to have fallen to ruin. Please, restore harmony by banishing the hostile creatures that roam here.

I'll clear those creatures away from the shrine.

After honoring Owl

Because of you, Owl's legacy is no longer eclipsed by darkness. At least not here. My own spirit feels a bit more at peace as well.

Small change has great value when compounded over time.

In Hoelbrak

Before honoring Owl

I'm relieved to see this shrine preserved in a robust state. I wonder, does it reflect the strength of belief of the people here? Speak with them and see what kind of faith they possess.

I'll speak with some of the adherents about this.

While honoring Owl

I'm relieved to see this shrine preserved in a robust state. I wonder, does it reflect the strength of the belief of the people here? Speak with them and see what kind of faith they possess.

[sic] I'm still gathering information.

After honoring Owl

I'm relieved to see this shrine preserved in a robust state. I wonder, does it reflect the strength of the belief of the people here? Speak with them and see what kind of faith they possess.

I've spoken to all the adherents.

A flicker of faith still burns inside them. After all that's happened, they hold on to hope as if shielding a small flame from a terrible wind. I am inspired by their strength.

Only time will tell, but it feels like the promise of a better future.

In Cragstead

Before honoring Owl

I hope that by starting with those closest to me, I can begin to rekindle some faith in Owl.

What can I do to help?

Gather my neighbors and bring them to Wolf's lodge. I will speak to them there, and they in turn will speak to their loved ones.

I'll be back shortly.

In Frostgorge Sound

Before honoring Owl

Though I'm no longer the warrior I once was, I aim to channel my doubts into something more productive. Bring me the heart of an elite icebrood.

I don't suppose those are just sitting around...

Go northwest of Elder's Vale. Start your search there.

I will.

After honoring Owl by obtaining an Icebrood Heart

I admire your courage. Before I can guide Braham in this spiritual matter, I must touch the Spirit myself. We must go to Drizzlewood Coast...to the place where Owl touches this world.

I'll see you there.

In Drizzlewood Coast

Before honoring Owl

Owl is near; I sense corruption. No wonder Braham hesitated. I must subject myself to Owl's pain. Ready, Commander?

I'm ready.

(A cutscene plays which depicts Garon kneeling in the ritual circle before standing up with a glow surrounding him.)

After honoring Owl

For the first time in many years, I feel my beliefs awakened. I have enough to offer Braham the guidance he needs. Thank you. You've restored a piece of myself I'd thought lost forever.

Honored I could help.

Related achievements

• Jormag Rising: Spiritual Renewal — Meet Owl Shaman Garon at locations sacred to Owl to revitalize his faith in her renewal. (5)

Trivia

• Prior to Jormag Rising's release, Garon didn't have a unique name and was simply called "Owl Shaman".
• Matthew Medina designed Garon's spirit quest and wrote all the associated NPC dialogue.