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James Shearston
Level	1
Aggresive	False
Spawn Locations

(470) James Shearston: You come to us at a dire time, friend. We're cut off from Haywind and marauders are threatening to raze us to the ground, same as they did to Baronsgreene just down the road west. You look well armed, if I may say so - could really use someone like you here.¹⁾

Haywind's militia cannot protect you? → (477)

You people lead this village? → (472)

How bad is your situation? → (474)

Sorry, I cannot stay. → (0)

(477) James Shearston: I don't think it's for lack of wanting, but the bandit horde has them pinned elsewhere. Their threat emerged out of nowhere and took us all by surprise, overwhelmed us you know? I think for now we're on our own.

→ (478)

(472) Madelaine Shearston: In a manner of speaking. You've come to the Shearston Estate, and we are the Shearston family. We're usually known for producing Imberthale's finest wool clothing. The estate's grown quite a bit over the decades, I guess to the point where it's starting to look like a little village of our own.

→ (473)

(474) James Shearston: They have us pinned in here, they've blocked the only road out, and I think they're just biding their time before storming in here to pillage. If it comes to the worst, we must leave everything behind, dash across the fields towards the city and pray their arrows don't find our backs, but…

→ (475)

(478) Shearston Farmhand: If we gotta fight to protect our home, then it's what we'll do. But sir, we've no weapons… none at all…!

→ (479)

(473) James Shearston: My wife and I maintain the estate now. Though my old man still lives, time has stripped him of the vigor he once had. And now, our once peaceful home has come under siege by a bandit horde, same as the rest of Haywind. A day I never imagined I'd have to witness.

How bad is it? → (474)

Haywind's militia cannot protect you? → (477)

I'm truly sorry, but I cannot help you. → (0)

(475) Madelaine Shearston: We'd like to think we can prevent the worst from happening, don't we? We can't let them rob and burn everything from us! We need to make a stand, all of us, to protect our home!

→ (476)

(479) James Shearston: I'm painfully aware of the fact. How about you, pale friend? You know how to arm yourself, perhaps you'd know how to arm us here too? If only we had swords and shields - nothing flashy, but simple tools that do the job - I'd already feel much better about our chances.

How many, exactly? → (480)

I'll think about it. → (482)

I'm truly sorry, but I cannot help you. → (0)

(476) James Shearston: Yes, my wife speaks rightly. But we may need some help, I'm not convinced we can do this all on our own.

You people lead this village? → (472)

Haywind's militia cannot protect you? → (477)

I'm truly sorry, but I cannot help you. → (0)

(480) Shearston Farmhand: Well, if you were to arm all of us lads here at least…

→ (481)

(482) Madelaine Shearston: Thank you, pale traveler. Just… please don't think too long. I fear time isn't on our side. Before too long, the bandits might decide to make their move.

Updates Battle of the Shearston Estate to phase 1. → (0)

(481) James Shearston: Three copper broadswords and round shields will suffice. I already have what I need.

I'll think about it. → (482)

I'm truly sorry, but I cannot help you. → (0)

(490) James Shearston: We're in a tight spot here, pale friend. Your aid could just be the difference we need to save our home.²⁾

I bring the arms you asked for. → (502)

Tell me again, what do you need to repel the bandits? → (500)

You wanted me to collect some kind of a plant? → (505)

I've been to that wise woman of yours… → (507)

I had questions about this place… → (492)

Leave. → (0)

(502) James Shearston: I can't thank you enough, pale friend! You've given us a fighting chance. We shouldn't waste it waiting on the bandits to move. I think we ought to strike their positions in a surprise attack.

→ (503)

(500) James Shearston: I've rounded up these good men, who're willing and able to fight. But they have reservations about their lack of armaments, and frankly I don't blame them. The bandits wield menacing swords, axes and shields, bows and arrows…

→ (501)

(505) James Shearston: Indeed… Now that you've armed us, I want to strike the bandit positions before they figure it's time to strike us. And we could really use your help in the assault, friend.

→ (506)

(507) James Shearston: So you have her explosive mix. I know just where to stick that stuff too, but let's talk more on the way. Are you ready to begin the assault?

I stand with you. → (0)

I still need to take care of something… → (0)

(492) Madelaine Shearston: We're used to living peaceful lives, shearing wool from the sheep our family's bred for the purpose for generations. What pure malice a man's heart must be filled with, threatening to raid us like this!

Why won't Haywind's militia protect you? → (494)

You people lead this village? → (495)

How bad is your situation? → (497)

I had something else to discuss… → (493)

Leave. → (0)

(503) Madelaine Shearston: Though you've already helped us more than we had any right to hope for, I must still ask that you join my husband in his assault. He could really use an experienced fighter watching over his back.

→ (504)

(501) James Shearston: If we are to defend ourselves, we need at least rudimentary weapons. And to my eye, you look like a man who'd know where to get himself armed. So I plead to you, please supply us with three copper broadswords and roundshields, so my men have more than their fists to fight with.

I had questions about this place… → (492)

Fair enough. → (0)

(506) James Shearston: In fact, I can think of a daring solo mission for you… involving fire. There's a very special kind of plant out in the woods north behind the shed. Please bring five to our Brienna, the wise woman living in the hut opposite the main building - she'll know what to do with them.

I had questions about this place… → (492)

Easy enough. → (0)

(494) James Shearston: I don't think it's for lack of wanting, but the bandit horde has them pinned elsewhere. Their threat emerged out of nowhere and took us all by surprise, overwhelmed us you know? I think for now we're on our own.

You people lead this village? → (495)

How bad is your situation? → (497)

I had something else to discuss… → (493)

I see. → (0)

(495) Madelaine Shearston: In a manner of speaking. You've come to the Shearston Estate, and we are the Shearston family. We're usually known for producing Imberthale's finest wool clothing. The estate's grown quite a bit over the decades, I guess to the point where it's starting to look like a little village of our own.

→ (496)

(497) James Shearston: They have us pinned in here, they've blocked the only road out, and I think they're just biding their time before storming in here to pillage. If it comes to the worst, we must leave everything behind, dash across the fields towards the city and pray their arrows don't find our backs, but…

→ (498)

(493) James Shearston: No pressure, but we're in a tight spot here, pale friend. Your aid could just be the difference we need to save our home.

I bring the arms you asked for. → (502)

Tell me again, what do you need to repel the bandits? → (500)

You wanted me to collect some kind of a plant? → (505)

I've been to that wise woman of yours… → (507)

I had questions about this place… → (492)

Nevermind. → (0)

(504) James Shearston: If you're up for it, I can actually think of a daring solo mission for you… involving fire. There's a very special kind of plant out in the woods north behind the shed. Please bring five to our Brienna, the wise woman living in the hut opposite the main building - she'll know what to do with them.

Updates Battle of the Shearston Estate to phase 2. → (0)

(496) James Shearston: My wife and I maintain the estate now. Though my old man still lives, time has stripped him of the vigor he once had. And now, our once peaceful home has come under siege by a bandit horde, same as the rest of Haywind. A day I never imagined I'd have to witness.

How bad is your situation? → (497)

Why won't Haywind's militia protect you? → (494)

I had something else to discuss… → (493)

I see. → (0)

(498) Madelaine Shearston: We'd like to think we can prevent the worst from happening, don't we? We can't let them rob and burn everything from us! We need to make a stand, all of us, to protect our home!

→ (499)

(499) James Shearston: Yes, my wife speaks rightly. But we may need some help, I'm not convinced we can do this all on our own.

You people lead this village? → (495)

Why won't Haywind's militia protect you? → (494)

I had something else to discuss… → (493)

I see. → (0)

(545) James Shearston: We did it! The moment those raiders saw fire and smoke rising from their camps, the cowards took flight! I couldn't be more proud of my men, I didn't know they had it in them. And you I have to thank most of all, my pale friend.³⁾

→ (546)

(546) Madelaine Shearston: As thanks, you deserve to have Brienna's secrets for the Firestick Mixture. I think you may find good use for it.

→ (547)

(547) James Shearston: And my finest pitchfork! Ahem… I know it may not be the greatest of weapons, but I'm sure a great warrior such as yourself can turn anything into a fearsome menace.

→ (548)

(548) Madelaine Shearston: Oh, now that the road is finally cleared of raiders, we'll be able to cart our fine woolen clothing off the farm. I'm certain my sister-in-law will be delighted by the news! If you're interested, you should talk to her in the shed where we have the loom. Hannah will surely appreciate any help to keep the machine churning.

Thanks! Take care now. → (549)

(549) James Shearston: Thank you once more, my pale friend. May our ancestors watch over you on your path!

Completes Battle of the Shearston Estate quest. → (0)

(525) James Shearston: This is a quiet little spot I scouted out before. There's a small hidden path over these brambles, through the thicket, which should lead you to the bandit encampment. That's where the Firestick bombs come into play.⁴⁾

→ (526)

(526) James Shearston: As I engage the bandits on the battlefield, I want you to circle around and hit them from behind. Burn down their camp, so they have no position to fall back to. They'll be forced to retreat, and hopefully leave us alone.

You can count on me. → (527)

(527) James Shearston: Whatever happens, meet us back at the farm estate when you're done. Next time we meet, I pray we will be celebrating our victory.

Updates Battle of the Shearston Estate to phase 5. → (0)

(535) James Shearston: I'll be joining my men on the battlefield. Whatever happens, meet us back at the farm estate when you're done. Next time we meet, I pray we will be celebrating our victory.⁵⁾

Wait, let's go over your plan again, quickly. → (536)

Good luck! → (0)

(536) James Shearston: This is a quiet little spot I scouted out before. There's a small hidden path over these brambles, through the thicket, which should lead you to the bandit encampment. That's where the Firestick bombs come into play.

→ (537)

(537) James Shearston: As I engage the bandits on the battlefield, I want you to circle around and hit them from behind. Burn down their camp, so they have no position to fall back to. They'll be forced to retreat, and hopefully leave us alone.

You can count on me. → (0)