The "Punish the Wicked" quest is a personal quest that begins when Shadowheart's mysterious artifact is revealed. This typically occurs when attempting to enter the Goblin Camp for the first time with Shadowheart in your party. You will learn more about the artifact and those seeking it as you progress through the region.
Quest Trigger and Progression
- Artifact Revelation: The quest begins when Shadowheart's artifact is revealed, most likely as you attempt to enter the Goblin Camp for the first time with her in your party.
- Learn About the Artifact: As you progress through the region, you will uncover more details about the artifact and other characters who are also searching for it.
Rewards and Related Quests
Completing "Punish the Wicked" grants a reward from He Who Was. Several other quests and items are related to your journey:
- Pale Oak: A reward for completing "Investigate Kagha" and both persuading and sparing Kagha, provided this is done before "Rescue the Druid Halsin." This staff is only awarded if you are a druid.
- Help Omeluum Investigate the Parasite: Completing this quest grants a reward.
- Tara's Gift: Given by Tara during the first Long Rest after completing the "Escape the Nautiloid" quest, but only when playing as the Gale Origin.
- Strange Ox Loot: Can be looted from the Strange Ox in the Druid Grove or purchased from Dammon's blacksmith in the Last Light Inn. Killing the Strange Ox will prevent you from completing the "Help the Devilish Ox" quest.
- Zevlor's Item: Carried by Zevlor in the Druid Grove. Can be bought, stolen, or earned as a reward for "Investigate Kagha."
- Mol's Reward: Received for completing the quest "Steal the Sacred Idol."
- Auntie Ethel's Offer: Consider her offer to eliminate the parasite at the Riverside Teahouse. This is mutually exclusive with Volo's Ersatz Eye and Wyll's stone eye options.
- Apothecary's Cellar Item: Found in a locked chest in the Apothecary's Cellar, behind the moveable bookshelf, in the casket immediately to your right as you enter the cavernous room.
- Save the Goblin Sazza Reward: Received for escorting Sazza to the Goblin Camp.