I just did this part tonight. The below part of the quest was removed. Everything else is the same. You get no arrow and the wolf spirit spawns and you get the gem as planned.
� Sit down there for a few more minutes, then Abe will talk.
Abe the Abandoned says 'Shaman? My time will soon be at hand and I fear I will never see our friends again. But the arrow must be given, our holy broken arrow. Shaman, will you bear our obligation and [give them the arrow]? You will know who to give it to when it is time.'
You say, 'i will give them the arrow'
Abe the Abandoned removes a quiver slung across his shoulder and solemnly hands it to you without a word.
� Recieve a Broken Arrow from Abe
Wait again�Couple minutes later...