Zogar

Zogar
Culture	Elaniens
Location	Goldenfield
Involved In	Wisdom Within the Woods

Zogar is a Logging NPC that appears in Goldenfield.

Dialogue

Fancy trying out the lumber life? / Got wood? No, seriously. Do you? / Greetings, Greenhorn! / Stay sharp, newbie! / What can Zogar do for ya?

I'm Zogar. Former soldier, current lumberjack. Simpler life, less gunfire.

I've seen more combat than there are trees in this forest. Needed a change. Found it in timber.

Now, I teach newcomers the forest's magic. It's all about respecting its gifts.

Here's the thing, logging ain't just about swinging an axe willy-nilly. It's about knowing which timbers to chop down.

You see, the good stuff comes from trees with roots deep in the earth, soaking up magic like a thirsty dwarf chugs ale.

These beauties literally glow with mana. You'll find them in Windreach Woods or Dusktide Forest. Less often in Skylight Grassland, and Sunweave Glade.

When you're green, aim for Magic Trees. When you're tough as a bark, you can handle the Older, more enchanted ones.

When you're hard as a trunk, you can challenge those trees whose cores surge with Ancient magic.

Found a specimen worth your time? Swing your axe near the root, but mind your strength. You don't want to damage the good stuff inside.

And trust me, it's not always just wood.

On an average day, you'll get Tree Root, Stone Bark or Heartwood.

If you're lucky, you might get Mana Resin, Amber, Transparent Leaf and^[sic] Giant Feather.

Very lucky? Neon Mushroom, Blood Honey. That's the treasure trove!

Some of these things can be processed into other stuff like Silica or Tissue Paper at the crafting bench.

That's logging for you.

Life's steady as an axe rhythm for me. Rise with the sun, greet the trees, share a drink, then back to the timber tango.

But hey, don't let the calm fool you down. I've got my hands full with them pesky dwarves and their dirty digs.

You ever tried arguing with a dwarf miner that about environmental conservation? It's like talking to a stump!

Goldenfield? Ah, it's a quaint little town, got everything a lumberjack like me needs.

Wood to chop, beer to drink, and a dwarf to mock. What more could a man ask for?

Just keep your eyes peeled for the portals. You never know what kind of craziness they'll spit out.

[If not accepted Wisdom Within the Woods]

I could use a hand, if you're not afraid of hard work. / Sure thing, I've got a job for ya. Ready to get your hands dirty? / You look capable. How 'bout lending a hand?

Now, logging ain't just about wielding an axe. You need to understand the very nature of the forest and the treasures it holds.

Magic trees, that's where all the good stuff is.

These old timers, with roots reaching deep into the earth, soaking up the forest's mana, they'll glow and that's your cue.

As a novice, Skylight Grassland, Sunweave Glade and Dusktide Forest is your best bet to find^[sic] magic trees.

Once you've got some muscle and grit, you can venture into Windreach Woods for the bigger rewards.

Westwind Woods have them too, but they're a rare sight.

But remember, these woods are not without their dangers. Plenty of critters lurking around the forest that won't take kindly to you chopping their homes.

If you're planning to venture out, be prepared for a hard fight.

The goal is to fetch me some Tree Roots. It's one of many resources these Magic Trees hold.

Once you've got Tree Roots, it's time for some crafting. The craft bench will help you transform Tree Root into Jewellery Wood.

Not the most exciting of tasks, I admit, but it's the basics of logging and crafting, my friend.

[Wisdom Within the Woods]

That's the spirit! I knew you had the makings of a lumberjack.

Gather 3 Tree Roots and craft it into Jewellery Wood on the bench. Simple, right? Off ya go.

Ah, well. Your loss. Back to my one-man logging operation. / No hard feelings. Some folks just ain't cut out for the lumber life. / Oh, never mind. Bet Thordal would've helped!

[If accepted Wisdom Within the Woods]

Appreciate the offer, but I've got it covered. / I'm all good for now, thank you kindly. / No help needed, friend. But grab a beer, why don't ya?

[If accepted Wisdom Within the Woods]

Careful with that axe. Only trees should be losing limbs. / Tree Roots to Jewellery Wood, friend. Remember the steps. / You're doing good work, keep it up!

[If completed Wisdom Within the Woods]

Ah, perfect! I reckon I'll carve this Jewellery Wood into a little dwarf statue with a particularly small...you know what, for my good friend Thordal.