To Greyfell is the first Quest of the main campaign of SpellForce: The Order of Dawn. It is given to the player at the start of the game.
‘ Greyfell is the home of the Order of Dawn. Sartarius can be found there as well. The path to Greyfell leads to the East, through the mountains. ‘
~ Quest log
Description
The story begins with the Phoenix Bearer, summoned by Rohen Tahir, tasked with seeking out Sartarius, headmaster of the Order of Dawn, in Greyfell. She makes her way through the mountains of the Shadow Pass, together with the Messenger of the Order meant to assist her.
Passing through an outpost of the royal house Wulfgar, they dispatch a batch of hostile creatures, before suddenly being confronted by a mysterious hooded figure known as the Dark One. The masked mage incapacitates the Rune Warrior and hands over a casket containing battle plans to the Messenger who had been working for him this entire time. He then commands him to kill the Rune Warrior, before disappearing. Though hesitant, the Messenger obliges and attempts to end the Phoenix Bearer's life, though his efforts prove to be futile as he is swiftly struck down, the casket looted from his body.
The commotion is witnessed by Rondolf Lighthand, a mage who advises the Phoenix Bearer to use the nearby Rune Monument to create an army, for the way to Greyfell had been blocked by Goblins, making it impossible to traverse alone. She heeds his warning and, after summoning an army strong enough to break through, attacks the settlement of the creatures, decimating it.
Continuing eastward, passing a small encampment of Cave Orcs, the Phoenix Bearer is approached by Peasant Lemuel, begging her for aid. His village had been attacked by Cave Orcs and, with no guardsmen nearby, was sure to perish with no outside help. The Rune Warrior quickly sent her army to the village, saving its inhabitants and acquiring their gratitude in the process, before continuing her journey to Greyfell where she finally reached Sartarius in the house of the Order.
Walkthrough
Follow the path through the mountain
‘ The path leads from the settlement to Greyfell. The messenger of the Order warns of mountain Goblins, rampaging about the land. ‘
~ Quest log
Once the cutscene is finished, the player must follow the rocky path down the side of the mountain, reaching an area with two enemies and a chest containing basic equipment. Follow the path through the outpost until reaching another cutscene.
Defeat the traitor
‘ The messenger of the order is a traitor! A conspiracy is at work here and Rohen seems to be in grave danger! The traitor must die! ‘
~ Quest log
The Rune Warrior will likely defeat the traitor on their own with no need for intervention. Should that not be the case, simply attack him once the curse is over.
Search the corpse of the traitor for the casket
‘ The traitor is dead. The casket from the dark mage contains plans for an invasion! It must be brought to the Order to Greyfell! ‘
~ Quest log
Once you have talked to Randolf, loot the corpse of the traitor to continue.
The battle against the mountain goblins
‘ The valleys of these mountains are infested with golbins. The arrival of the Dark Mage must have put them in an uproar. The power of the runes must be evoked to clear the path to Greyfell. ‘
~ Quest log
Claim the monument
‘ A rune monument is nearby ‘
~ Quest log
Go to the nearby rune monument and claim it, allowing you to summon workers and, eventually, an army big enough to attack the goblin camp. Send workers to chop wood, cut stone and mine iron, and construct a camp in the process by building a wood cutter's hut, as well as a mine and quarry.
Set up a camp
‘ Invoke the power of the rune to create an army that can overcome the goblins ‘
~ Quest log
Once you've collected enough resources, build a small headquarters, as well as a blacksmith and a hunting lodge. Collect resources until you can summon a good mix of recruits and scouts.
Destroy the Mountain Goblin's camp
‘ Destroy the Mountain Goblin's camp with your army. After that, the path to Greyfell will be clear ‘
~ Quest log
Attack the camp of the goblins with your army, preferably sending your units in first as some of the goblins cast spells that can inflict massive damage on you if you enter first. Once all the enemies are dead, destroy their buildings and loot any chests you can find.
Continue to the East
‘ It is not far to Greyfell. The path leaves the mountains to the East. ‘
~ Quest log
Continue eastward through a small camp of cave orcs before reaching another cutscene.
Protect the villagers from the attacks of the Orcs
‘ Cave orcs are attacking the village! The guards could not stop them and now the village people are unprotected! They need help - quickly! ‘
~ Quest log
Follow the peasant to the village and command your army to attack the Orcs. Once they have been taken care of, talk to peasant Lemuel and accept your reward.
Continue to follow the path to Greyfell
‘ The city is already in reach. On the hillsides towards the East is Greyfell! ‘
~ Quest log
Keep walking to the east, but before reaching Greyfell, make a sharp turn left to discover a small band of cave orcs protecting loot. Once they are gone, enter the city.
Search for Sartarius in the House of the Order
‘ Sartarius of the Order of Dawn is one of Rohen's friends. He must hear of the treachery. ‘
~ Quest log
After entering the city, head slightly to the left, towards the northern part of town, until you meet Sartarius. Upon reaching him, a cutscene will play and this quest will be completed.