Redwood Stronghold

Redwood Stronghold
Music	Redwood Pass Warrior Stronghold
General Information
Mob(s)	The Yeti Mama Bear Redwood Bandit Leader Bear Ram Baby Yeti Guardian Treemuk Redwood Bandits
Fish(es)	Cat Fish Pebble Fish Sand Shark Fresh Fish Yellow Pufferfish Big Brown Fish
Path(s) To/From	Great Crossroads Tribute Wars The Gates of Mourn
Location Information
Building(s)	Swamp Bandit Outpost Warrior Camp Yeti Cave Warrior Stronghold Sid's Igloo
Inhabitants	Sir Tristain Justiciar Vana Kastakar the Undaunted High Protector Jeraya Blacksmith Gregor Knight of the Night Skull Crusher Major Bicep Warrior Guard Warrior Guard Steve Sid New recruits Potion seller Recruit Lucy Recruit Melvin Captain Bronzeheart Private Larry

"A mighty fortress overlooking the forest below"

Redwood Stronghold is a large location in the land of Vesteria, accessible through the Great Crossroads. In the lower parts of the mountain lie a swamp with bandit outposts, rivers, and lilypads. In the middle parts of the mountain lie an autumn-themed forest, coated in trees with red, orange, and light green leaves, that slowly progresses into a winter-themed mountain, with thick snow and ice surrounding the pathways, until eventually reaching the impregnable fortress of the Warriors. It was formerly split into two locations, those being Redwood Pass and Warrior Stronghold.

Overview

Redwood Stronghold is where the Faction Base of the Warriors lies, placed atop a large and snowy mountain. Upon reaching Level 10, players are able to join the Warrior faction and at Level 30 join the Sub-factions as well. The Stronghold overlooks the great forest of Redwood. The path to the faction base is long and grueling so it is recommended to head straight up the mountains.

This area also contains the arena for The Yeti, Mama Bear, and Redwood Bandit Leader.

Sublocations

Warrior Stronghold

The Warrior Stronghold is the impregnable fortification of the mighty Warrior faction. Standing above the snowy mountains of Redwood, lies two statues displaying the pride and honor of the faction.

Warrior Camp

The Warrior Camp is located about halfway up the hike to the top. Warrior banners are hung everywhere upon entering the camp and small tent-like camps are set up around the vicinity. One of the Warriors is in charge of the catapult, and the Catapult Mechanic quest is initiated here. If you are at least Level 12 and approach the camp, a short cutscene will play where Private Larry attempts to operate a malfunctioning catapult. The Private will then be flung into a tree and the catapult breaks, you can then talk to the Captain Bronzeheart to initiate the quest.

Redwood Summit

Redwood Summit is the tall mountain and the highest point of the map. If you climb the mountain you will find a small camp in a small cave. You can find three beds, a campfire and a Golden Chest; as well as a mysterious man inside it. If you keep climbing you will eventually find a skeleton very near the summit on a minuscule plateau. In the hands of this skeleton, there is a flag as well as a book.

You can pick up the flag and read the book. It reads: "At long last, I'm moments away from the summit. They told me I'd never make it, that I'd die up here. Whos [sic] laughing now mom? I'm about to be the first Vesterian to conquer the Redwood Mountain. Just a few more steps..." It is unknown as to how the hiker passed away, but most likely from the environment. There is also a mysterious 'Pick up' text at the very top of the mountain. Though, upon interacting with it a private chat message gets sent to you pertaining the words: "You probably shouldn't take that."

Even in Vesteria, time moves, the passing of many people in this world, I now understand that their deaths were not in vain.

Yeti Cave

The Yeti Cave is located in the upper half portion of the mountain. Somewhere along the path, there will be a large opening in the ice walls, leading to some broken settlements. As you head further in, the cave encloses around an area with a concerning amount of bones. This sublocation is home to where The Yeti spawns.

In a secret dugout hole towards the left of the cave, players can find a skeleton and a book. The text shown by the book reads: "I'm alive! The yeti wasn't able to reach me inside this hole and eventually gave up trying. Now I just have to wait for him to let his guard down... maybe I'll take a nap to pass the time..."

Sid's Igloo

Sid's Igloo is a sublocation that is located in the snowy, mountainous regions of Redwood Pass. Along the main trail, the player may notice an igloo-shaped building with a hole leading to a small campfire place inside. Players can visit this sublocation to receive the Mountain Patrol quest from Sid.

Mouth of the World

A location right near Redwood Summit, where possibly manually excavated holes form a giant, smiling face.

Swamp

The Swamp biome is the region in the lower parts of the mountain. A Redwood Bandit outpost can be found here and the arena where the Redwood Bandit Leader spawns is in the tower. Several rivers can also be found with lilypads that can be bounced off of.

Guide for Rebirthing -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0kFeBtRBz8

Literally the middle of nowhere

a lone campfire near the swamp

Quests

• [Quest] Baker's Assistant
  • Level Requirement: 7
  • The quest Baker's Assistant, initiated in Seaside Path, trails into the Warrior Stronghold. The quest can be concluded by giving Gertrude's Hog Meat Pie to her son, code-named "Skull Crusher", who is standing in the front courtyard of the castle.
  • Part 1
    • Gertrude needs to bake a delicious pie, however, a recent looting by nearby Hogs has resulted in her loss of ingredients. The player must explore around to retrieve the stolen Bag of Sugar as well as obtain some Hog Meat. Gertrude asks you for 8 Hog Meat and 1 Bag of Sugar.
    • Rewards
      • 5,987 EXP
      • 20 Big Red Potions
      • 4 Purple Potions
  • Part 2
    • After Gertrude is done making the Hog Meat Pie, she will have another quest for the player. She will ask for the player to deliver the Hog Meat Pie to her son who has a code name, "Skull Crusher". He can be found at the Warrior Stronghold.
    • Rewards
      • 4,789 EXP
      • 7.1
      • 1 Basic Scroll for Armor Defense (100%)
      • 1 Warrior Rune
• [Removed] Vesteria Day!
  • Level Requirement: 1
  • The quest Vesteria Day! (Removed Quest), was initiated in Nilgarf, the player was required to buy a box Fireworks from the potion shop, and was concluded by returning the Box of Fireworks to Uncle Bam and receiving Fireworks as the reward.
  • Rewards
    • 2.3
    • 10 Fireworks
• [Quest] Mountain Patrol
  • Level Requirement: 11
  • The mountainous hike to the Warrior Stronghold is populated by dangerous Baby Yetis. In fear of the babies eventually growing into a full-size Yeti, Sid requests the player to help him curb the population by killing 30 of them.
  • Rewards
    • • 4.5
      • 2 Vitality Potions
      • 922 EXP
  • The player can visit Sid every 8 hours for another round of "keeping the Baby Yeti population perfectly balanced."
• [Quest] Catapult Mechanic
  • Level Requirement: 12
  • An attempt to use a Guardian Core-powered catapult goes horribly wrong. The player is then tasked into obtaining a new Guardian Core by killing a Guardian.
  • Rewards
    • 5.6
    • 1 Great Scroll for Armor DEF (70%)
    • 3,194 EXP
  • After completing the quest, the catapult will become available for the player to use. The catapult sends players to the top of the mountain, effectively serving as a shortcut to Warrior Stronghold.

Chests

Wooden Chest 1: Found by going straight back while inline with the tent that has the lanttern to the left of its opening while at the Redwood Bandits Camp in the swamp

Wooden Chest 2 & 3: Found in the spawn area for the Redwood Bandit Leader

Wooden Chest 4: Before the first 180° turn of the trail there is a light grey rock to the right of the path, having a chest behind it.

Wooden Chest 5: At the first 180° turn of the trail, continue forward to the base of a fallen tree that is pointing at you. There hides this chest at the base of the tree.

Wooden Chest 6: Located behind Captain Bronzeheart in the Warrior Camp, in a little gravel walkway.

Wooden Chest 7: Located under the bridge behind Major Tricep in the Warrior camp.

Wooden Chest 8: After crossing the wooden bridge, look up to the left to see a slanted red tree on top of a hill between two taller hills. Climb up to it to find the next chest.

Wooden Chest 9: Continue up the path until you find Sid's Igloo on the right. Go behind the Igloo and look for the fallen tree covered in snow, Its behind this tree.

Wooden Chest 10: Continue up the path until you reach the entrance for the Yeti Cave. Go all the way into his cave like you would to fight him. On the right side of his den there is a very well hidden small hole that leads to this chest.

Wooden Chest 11: Infront of Christian The Merchant who is found slightly after The Yeti entrance, is a cave. Go in the cave and to the left at the campfire. The chest is to the left of the railroad tracks.

Wooden Chest 12: Above the main wooden entryway for the small Redwood Bandit Camp that is by The Yeti.

Wooden Chest 13: Found on the dead slanted tree in the Redwood Bandit Camp mentioned above.

Wooden Chest 14: Continue up the path and you will come across a large fallen down tree covered in snow that hangs off the cliff. Jump to the other side of this tree to find this chest.

Wooden Chest 15: Walk out to the end of the fallen tree from Chest 14. Turn around and look down and to the left, you will see what looks to be two icicles. Behind them is a cave containing a chest. You must jump down from the pathway and use items with high amounts of jumping power or a flying mount to get into this cave.

Wooden Chest 16: Found by going into the second tunnel that leads to the Stronghold Bridge and going right at the opening in the wall with magma-like dirt around it. Continue till you reach the dirt bridge in this cave and jump down. Its below this bridge.

Wooden Chest 17 & 18: Once you reach the area on the bridge that has a Warrior Guard and Taximan Dave, Go behind and to the right of that Warrior Guard shortly after you do this there will be a hidden cave with a door at the end, go through the door. Stay on this upper walkway but make your way to the front of the room. There are two chest up near the front of this walkway area.

Wooden Chest 19: Go back to the main door where Warrior Guard Steve is. Look to the left, there is a door go through that door. The chest is by the Shop Keeper on the right side of the room.

Wooden Chest 20: Go through the entryway behind Skull Crusher who is in the main courtyard after the gate. Go down and to the right on this walkway toward the purple Guild Hall flag. Once you reach that door look down and to the left for another door. Go through that door. On the other side of this room is another door. Go through it also. Directly outside this gate and to the left is a chest.

Wooden Chest 21: Continue directly forward from Chest 20. Under the dead and slightly fallen tree is a cave. Go down in this cave and you will find this chest.

Gold Chest 22: Go into the main room that Warrior Guard Steve stands. Look to the left after you enter the big room and go thru that door you see. Continue up the wooden stairs. Once you reach the stone wall go through the door on the left. Go up and to the left on the snowy terrain To the top of the mountain. The chest sits at the top of this mountain

Golden Chest 23: Go to Taximan Dave who is at the end of the Stronghold Bridge. Climb up this mountain using the flat spots on it all the way to the top. There is a gold chest up here that rewards the player with the Aviator's Cap.

Trivia

The path towards the yeti cave, within the red circle.

• Warrior Stronghold's layout and overall appearance strongly resemble a castle called Kaer Trolde from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt which was most likely an inspiration for this location.
• After leaving the tunnel just before the Stronghold's bridge, a guard on the right can be talked to and has the interactable response "I used to be an adventurer like you until I took a rock throw to the knee." - A parody and reference to an infamous Skyrim line.
• The Knight of the Night NPC is a reference to Batman.
• This area is referenced in the form of a furnace known as the Redwood Compass in another of Berezaa's games- Miner's Haven.
• The Mouth of the world is a reference to the Throat of the World in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, being the highest point in the game and its universe.