Phindar asked you to help him to find out what was making the trees in the Cursed Gorge gradually die off. You investigated the forest by daylight because it was said that a strange energy prevailed there during that time. You then discovered creatures that were absorbing the forest's essence. You collected some Wood Splinters from them and showed them to Phindar. He said that these creatures had to be the source of the problems. You discovered Urughal, who had created the creatures that were absorbing the energy, and you killed him. Phindar thanked you when you reported this to him.