The Great Hunt

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The norn pride themselves on their ferocity and the success of their hunts. Each year, young heroes gather to hunt and to boast of their accomplishments. Only the most impressive are chosen to go on that year's Great Hunt.

— In-game description

The Great Hunt is a short tutorial for the players that have just created their norn character. This tutorial has the player gather trophies which are needed to participate in the great hunt. Eventually, the player walks with Eir Stegalkin to defeat a group of Ice Wurm Hatchlings and eventually Issormir, the wurm boss. Players can encounter other players throughout the tutorial.

[edit] Objectives

The Great Hunt (level 1)

Hunt down game animals and collect trophies.

• Talk to Thora Griffonbane.
• Hunt down game animals and collect at least one trophy.
• Present your best trophy to Ido the Tanner.
• Accompany Eir on the Great Hunt.
• Be victorious in the Great Hunt!

[edit] Rewards

[edit] All

• Variable experience
• 40

[edit] Profession Specific

• Shortsword and one of the following: Wooden Rod, Wooden Focus or Torch
• Wooden Longbow and one of the following: Hatchet, Mace or Shortsword
• Pistol and one of the following: Blunderbuss, Pistol or Buckler
• Leather Bag and one of the following: Hatchet or Warhorn
• Pistol and one of the following: Pistol, Shortsword or Dagger
• Leather bag and one of the following: Dagger or Wooden Focus
• Leather Bag and one of the following: Wooden Focus or Pistol
• Leather Bag and one of the following: Wooden Focus or Warhorn

[edit] Events

There are a total of six events available during The Great Hunt. Only two are mandatory - claiming a trophy (one of three events) and killing Issormir.

• Kill the alpine minotaur bull to claim your trophy
• Kill the owl griffon sire to claim your trophy
• Kill the dire boar to claim your trophy
• 20pxJoin the festive moot brawl
• Beat up brawlers until it's time to face the wurm, Issormir!
• Kill ice wurm hatchlings to enrage Issormir
• Elite Event Kill the giant wurm Issormir

[edit] Walkthrough

As soon as the introduction cutscene ends, talk to Thora Griffonbane, who will explain the rules of the hunt to you. You must gather one of three valuable trophies from foes. Valuable trophies include a minotaur horn, a moa feather, and a skelk tooth. For each of these you must find an interactive element of the environment (such as a trap or a nest) and activate it to make the proper foe spawn. Various NPCs (such as the Minotaur Trackers) will help you find these foes if you are lost.

Once you have collected at least one trophy, go back to where you started off and talk to Ido the Tanner and Knut Whitebear to gain your place in the Great Hunt. Norn warriors may block your way to the next objective. You may decide to go fight at the moot to occupy yourself in the meantime. Eir will call you when the hunt starts. Follow her up the stairs to find the arena of the battle.

Your objective there is to enrage Issormir by defeating Wurm Hatchlings. Once enough are dead, Issormir appears and you must fight the wurm. Issormir hits hard in melee, and has an AoE attack too. Watch out for red circles on the ground and you'll be able to avoid it, or dodge if necessary. Additional Hatchlings will spawn during the fight. You may want to defeat them for additional experience and to support your allies. However, Issormir is the real target. Once Issormir is dead, the cutscene triggers automatically and the mission ends.

[edit] NPCs

[edit] Allies

• Norn
  • Eir Stegalkin
  • Ido the Tanner
  • Knut Whitebear
  • 1 Minotaur Tracker
  • Thora Griffonbane

[edit] Foes

• Minotaur
  • 1 Alpine Minotaur
• Moa
  • 1 White Moa
• Skelk
  • 1 Alpine Skelk
• Wurm
  • 1 Ice Wurm Hatchling

[edit] Bosses

• Wurm
  • Issormir

[edit] Dialogues

Opening cinematic after character creation:

<Character name>: I am norn, hunter of the wild, born of the free and rugged Shiverpeak mountains.

<Character name>: In the far north, my people fought our greatest enemy: Jormag, a dragon of frost and snow.

<Character name>: The dragon broke our pride, but it did not break our spirit.

<Character name>: In our last hour, we heard the voices of four of the Spirits of the Wild: Bear, Raven, Snow Leopard, Wolf.

<Character name>: They called us south, away from certain annihilation. We founded the Great Lodge of Hoelbrak and claimed new hunting grounds.

<Character name>: Some say we should not fight Jormag. I say the greatest risk is to wager nothing at all.

<Character name>: One day, a hero will lead us home, and we will break the dragon's icy grip.

Background-specific portions of the opening cinematic:

The remainder of the opening cinematic:

<Character name>: I am still untested, but already, my deeds have earned me friendship and great respect.

<Character name>: Each year, a Great Hunt is called in Hoelbrak. Only the best among us are invited to participate.

<Character name>: I'll prove my worth with guile, collecting trophies to show my prowess. Then, I will drink and boast of my victories!

<Character name>: I accept this challenge. I relish it. Come, danger. Come, adventure!

<Character name>: In the lodges and halls of my people, my cunning will be remembered through the ages.

<Character name>: This is my story.

When speaking to Thora Griffonbane:

Thora Griffonbane: Hail, Hero! Are you here to take part in this year's Great Hunt?

<Character name>: Of course I am! Just tell me what needs to be done and stand clear.

Thora Griffonbane: Hunt down three of the wildest animals you can find and take trophies from your kills. Present only the finest to Ido the Tanner to prove your worth.

Thora Griffonbane: Whoever has the best trophies, and whose bravery is the greatest, will be invited to join the Great Hunt.

Thora Griffonbane: Knut Whitebear has said this season's event will be one of the most dangerous, so be ready. I've even heard the renowed Eir Stegalkin might attend.

<Character name>: I look forward to impressing them both—after I've earned my place in the hunt.

When speaking to Ido the Tanner, and Knut Whitebear:

Ido the Tanner: Hail, hunter! I'm the local leatherworker. Ido's the name. Show me your kills, and I'll make 'em into trophies you'll be proud to show at the moot.

Ido the Tanner: Drinking, singing, and boasting! I love a good old-fashioned moot.

Ido the Tanner: Others save their parties for holidays, but I say every day alive's worth celebrating!

Ido the Tanner: Hey, Knut, look at this impressive trophy! Worthy of the Great Hunt, I'd say!

Knut Whitebear: Indeed. You are skilled enough to defeat your prey and wise enough to revere their spirits. You are worthy to join in this year's Great Hunt!

Knut Whitebear: By my own hand, I have brought the mighty wurm, Issormir. He waits above, in the plateau, for one such as you to challenge him.

Knut Whitebear: The great Eir Stegalkin watches over him now, waiting for the hunt to commence. When it is time, you and the others will go to the high ground over the valley.

Knut Whitebear:There, you will face Issormir and claim victory-if you can!

<Character name>: I can and I will. This is where my legend begins!

Meeting with Eir and the climb to the plateau:

Eir: Follow me if you dare -- and ready yourselves for battle!

Show Leopard Shaman: May Snow Leopard grant you swiftness and grace.

Raven Shaman: May Raven bless you with the vision to see and the wisdom to understand.

Wolf Shaman: Walk with the pack. In the eyes of the Wolf, we are all brothers and sisters.

Bear Shaman: Battle with the strength of Bear.

Aftermath dialogue:

Habel Icebreaker: What a hunt! I heard about your victory. Very impressive!

<Character name>: Thank you. It was a hard-fought battle, and I'm proud of my part in it.

Habel Icebreaker: An excellent beginning to your legend, friend. You know, a lot of folks around here have problems that need solving. A slayer like you could be a big help.

Habel Icebreaker: Putting your skills to work sharpens them, and helping others wouldn't hurt your reputation, either! Think of the glory!

<Character name>: I will seek out these problems and solve them. Then we will see how my legend grows!

[edit] My story

“ I hunted down prey for the Great Hunt, presented my trophies to the judges, and celebrated with my fellow hunters at the moot. Then I battled and defeated Issormir, the giant ice wurm. These victories earned me glory, and the right to call myself "Slayer of Issormir." Soon every norn in Hoelbrak will be talking about me! — My story

Norn storyline
Tutorial	The Great Hunt
Part 1 - Important Quality Story
Strength	A Weapon of Legend  → Disciples of the Dragon  → Echoes of Ages Past →Out of the Skies/unknown storyline →The Last of the Giant-Kings
Cunning	Wild Spirits → Rage of the Minotaurs → A Trap Foiled  → Shape of the Spirit/One Good Drink Deserves Another → Minotaur Rampant
Instinct	A Pup's Illness → Through the Veil → Blessed of Bear/Raven's Revered → Into the Mists → The Wolf Havroun
Part 2 - Moot Event Story
Blacked Out	Unexpected Visitors  → Don't Leave Your Toys Out  → Roadblock  → The Machine in Action
Revenge
Lost an Heirloom	Rumors of Trouble → Among the Kodan  → Darkness at Drakentelt  → Preserving the Balance