Curse of the Nornbear

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Curse of the Nornbear
Section Primary Norn Quests
Given by Sif Shadowhunter
in Sifhalla
(Far Shiverpeaks)
Part of Northern Allies
Preceded by Tracking the Nornbear
Followed by Flames of the Bear Spirit
Leader of the Pack
Truthseeker
Vision of the Raven Spirit
Campaign Eye of the North
Type Primary quest Repeatable quest
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Contents

[edit] Quest information

[edit] Objectives

[edit] Reward

[edit] Walkthrough

Meet outside with Jora and Sif. Head into the cave after dispatching of the mandragor patrol and the enemies there-in. Head to the Center Isle at the Shrine of the Wolf Spirit (1) surrounded by friendly wolves who quickly turn on you. Finish the giant guarding the shrine and collect the Volfen Blessing from it. When you activate it, your skill bar will be replaced by a different set of 5 skills. By using one of these skills, Volfen Bloodlust, you can 'detect the presence of Svanir'. This means that his location will show up on the minimap as long as the skill is active. He will appear at points (2) and (3) on the map, where he will flee after you have brought his health down to about 50%. At point (4) the final showdown will begin. Kill it and you have completed the mission. After the cutscene you will be taken back to Sifhalla and Jora will be unlocked as a Hero for you.
rush / repeat mission path

[edit] Repeating

- When repeating this quest for your hero's handbook it is possible to take a shortcut, which will help speed up your path to a completed book.

- Ignore the room with the shrine in it. Go to each of the norn bear's spawn points in order. Once he has spawned, do not fight him, just run to the next spawn point. You only need to fight and kill him at the final spawn point. Your Log showing the mission objective will not be updated, but you can still complete the mission. Volfen Blessing is not required.

[edit] Dialogue

[edit] Initial dialogue

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[edit] Intermediate dialogue

At start.

Sif Shadowhunter: The Nornbear strikes hard and then vanishes. To catch him, we must invoke the power of the wolf spirit. Travel with me to the Shrine of the Wolf Spirit and receive Wolf's blessing!

At the Shrine of the Wolf Spirit:

Jora: Wolf is pleased! The Shrine of the Wolf Spirit imbues you with its aura. This magic does not provide the physical prowess we receive from the bear spirit, but it will help in this hunt. Invoke the power and then follow your nose!

First encounter with the Nornbear.

Jora: I have come for you. Show yourself, brother!

Second encounter with the Nornbear.

Jora: Face your fate, Svanir! Your treacherous blood must flow to cleanse our family.

Third encounter with the Nornbear.

Jora: It comes to this, brother. I have no choice.
Nornbear: Swallow your pathetic excuses and your pity, sister. Your weakness will be your downfall.
Jora: Forgive me, Brother. This is for the best.

[edit] Cutscene dialogue

The Nornbear

Jora
"Stand aside. I must finish this."
<Party leader>
"Jora, he's defeated."
Jora
"He is my brother. He is my responsibility."
<Party leader>
"Jora, you have my sympathy."
Jora
"This was the only way it could end."
Jora
"The curse is lifted. For both me and Svanir, I think."
Jora
"You have helped me. I shall help you."
Ogden Stonehealer
"Good. We need to unite the other Norn to fight the Destroyers."
Jora
"I fear my words will carry little weight. I have my brother's blood on my hands."
Ogden Stonehealer
"If you can't influence the Norn, then who can?"
Jora
"Olaf the sevenfold son of Olaf is esteemed by many. As for me, I must seek Egil, who tells tales by the flame, to fully redeem my family's name."
Ogden Stonehealer
"Olaf it is, then. I need to talk to a Norn leader."
Jora
"Norn do not have leaders, Dwarf. Only heroes."
<Party leader>
"Jora, we can aid you and seek out allies. Let us help you with your burdens."
Jora
"You have the spirit of a Norn, human. I am proud to call you friend."

[edit] Reward dialogue

[edit] NPCs

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[edit] Allies

[edit] Foes

Great Beasts

Giants

Mandragors

Others

[edit] Notes

  • The Nornbear cinematics play at the end of the quest. You will then be returned to Sifhalla.
  • If you are repeating the quest and bring Jora along as a hero, you will have a second Jora in your party.
  • Sif Shadowhunter allows players already using Volfen Bloodlust to re-equip the skill (thus effectively making it maintainable).
  • The Volfen Blessing is a optional skill that is not needed to complete this mission.
  • This quest (and all primary repeatable Eye of the North quests) may also be obtained from the Scrying Pool in the Hall of Monuments after completing it once.
  • If you completed this quest during GW:EN test weekend, you do not gain any credit for it in your Hero's Handbook but can have it inserted in your book by paying one of the NPCs that collects books.
Eye of the North primary repeatable quests and missions
Asura arc: Finding the Bloodstone and The Elusive Golemancer » Genius Operated Living Enchanted Manifestation
Ebon Vanguard arc: Against the Charr » Warband of Brothers » Assault on the Stronghold
Norn arc: Curse of the Nornbear » A Gate Too Far and Blood Washes Blood
Deldrimor arc: Destruction's Depths » A Time for Heroes
Challenge: Glint's Challenge
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