We have other problems in Heiron than from the Abyss Gate.

The Agrints and the Rotrons are two of these problems.

Aphesius is on his way to deal with them, but he's alone and could use some help.

Player: "Sure, I'll help."

Ever been to the Decayed Grove?

It's a place where few trees can survive. It's crowded with Agrints and Rotrons where Elim and trees used to thrive before.

It wasn't like this in the past. This place used to be a vibrant, beautiful forest. But it changed, and we can't fathom why.

Player: "Poor trees."

We should've investigated the cause, but we couldn't spare any more resources because the Balaur had penetrated the Aetheric Field.

But we can't neglect it forever. We need to first uncover the root of the problem.

Player: "Uncover the root, ha."

Go to the Decayed Grove and remove the Lumbering Agrint and Greenclaw Rotron. Bring back a sample of their roots.

Examining the root instead of the branch or trunk will be more helpful in finding the cause of this problem.

Player: "Be right back."

Welcome back, Player!

Did you bring back the root samples I requested?

Player: "Here are the root samples."

They don't look like plant roots at all. But I can't pinpoint what's wrong, even though these roots do look strange.

Will you please take these to the Elim? Deliver them to Mersephon in Arbolu village.

Player: "All right."

Welcome, Daeva.

What brings you to me, an Elim?

Player: "I've brought you some root samples."

Are these Agrint and Rotron roots?

High Elder Trajanus needs to see them.

Player: "All right."

What do you hold in your hands?

Player: "Uh, roots."

Humans do such cruel things to trees. Tree roots don't change like this on their own.

Something bad is happening.