Temple of the Elk

Travel to the Temple of the Elk. From Thorn Ford, head West, Northwest, then Southwest. From the Technic League Encampment, head Northeast, then North, West, Southwest, and Northwest. Rest at a camp if fatigued.

The Temple of the Elk is located south of the Abandoned Hut. Be aware that a strong foe resides here, potentially too difficult for a 2nd-level party. If the area is too difficult, consider exploring random encounters or leveling up in the Old Sycamore area.

Head west from your arrival point to encounter the Guardian of the Bloom, who offers a warning.

Continue west and succeed on a Perception check (DC 15) to find a Token of the Dryad in foliage.

Turn northwest into ruins to fight three Primal Giant Frogs. If you struggle, consider leveling up.

Investigate a pool and a statue in the center of the ruins.

Turn southwest to face three Primal Ferocious Wolves outside the ruins. They perform trip attacks. Position your party outside the ruins to bottleneck them.

After defeating the wolves, return to the center of the ruins and head northwest.

Face a Primal Dire Boar in the area outside the ruins. Surround it with your party to defeat it.

Continue northwest and loot foliage to find another Token of the Dryad.

Return to the center of the ruins, heal, and head northeast towards stairs.

At the top of the stairs, you will find a Bear-Like Treant fighting Tristian. After Tristian is defeated, the Treant will attack you. This is a difficult fight due to the Treant's high damage, HP, AC, Damage Reduction, and Stunning Blow attacks. A level three party with buffs and flanking is recommended. Spells like Ray of Enfeeblement or Color Spray can help.

After vanquishing the Mutated Bear (Bear-Like Treant), talk to Tristian. He will identify himself as a priest of Sarenrae and be evasive about the fight. He confirms that defeating the guardian beasts dispels the fog, but it won't dissipate immediately.