Cull the Goblins  

/loc -1260, -1112, +43
(Straight up the ramp in the combat training hall on the 2nd floor)

You say "Hail, Warden Jakar."

Warden Jakar says "Vasha, stranger. I am Warden Jakar. I hope you find our home to your liking. I must ask you to keep your weapons in their sheaths and your spells unspoken while in Crescent Reach. My people have too {many enemies] outside the city to wish for any inside it.

You say "many enemies".

Warden Jakar says "Well, I cannot speak of this in great details, but a wise person will understand more than I can say. Most of our effort is spent keeping the wild animals and other dangerous locals. My duty extends beyond that simple, obvious problem. It is my task to foresee danger from a greater distance. I must deal with [matters] much more difficult."

You say "matters".

Warden Jakar says "I cannot discuss the most intimate details with a stranger, but if you wish to help, I could certainly use the assistance. Perhaps you have a preference about which enemy you face? [Goblins] perhaps? Or [gnolls]? Or if you are braver and more skilled, perhaps you will kill some [kobolds] or [orcs] for us. I can ask only the most powerful strangers to battle with the northern [giants], are you one of those? If not, that is fine. Please enjoy the safety of the city walls while you are here."

You say "goblins".

At this point I was given the task "Cull the Goblins".

1. Loot 10 stonemight ears
2. Deliver 10 stonemight ears to Warden Jakar

Since I had already prelooted the 10 stonemight ears the task requires, the "collect" part of the task automaticaly updated.

Warden Jakar says "I have heard how people from outside the spine speak of goblins. You see them as weak, stupid creatures with little power and of little consequence. We feel much the same, and that is something that worries me. The goblins, like all other races in this valley were once enslaved by the northern giants. They have learned some tricks during that time, and they may have also [allied] themselves with the gnolls. I would be grateful to you if could reduce their numbers somewhat. If you have some friends to help I have an additional [task] all of you could undertake against the goblins."

Upon turning in the ears:

Though the threat remains, your efforts have not gone unnoticed and are appreciated. If you ever have more free time your help would be appreciated in these issues again.
You gain experience! (~1% to XP at level 75)

Stonemight Cupcake x 5

No coin and no noted faction changes.

Edited, Jan 20th 2012 9:49pm by Bijou

nice sideline is you can preloot the ears and get the faction and reward with no lockout