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How to Begin the Punish the Wicked Quest
To start this quest, speak with He Who Was southeast of the Camp in the Shadow-Cursed Lands (east of Last Light Inn). The raven will deem you strong enough to help and request that you travel to the Waning Moon to locate a leger belonging to a killer.
Punish the Wicked Walkthrough
Find the Ledger
To find the Waning Moon, you must head to the southwestern corner of the map near the Moonrise Towers.
Once there, enter the tavern and descend to the lowest level. Approach the counter with Thisoblad Thorm behind it to start up a conversation. When prompted, choose one of the first two options, and the proprietor will invite you to drink with them. You’ll either need to drink and pass a skill check or decline.
If you decline, you must battle against Thisoblad and the other patrons. If you go the drinking route, you’ll have to pass a series of skill checks while drinking back and forth with the abomination. After a few turns, he will drink too much and burst. You’ll then be free to head behind the counter.
Some loose planks will be under the beer tap that houses Madeline’s Ledger. You’ll need to pass a perception skill check to find it.
Give the Ledger to He Who Was
Once it’s in your possession, deliver it to He Who Was. He Who Was will tell you it’s up to you to be the judge while he channels her into his body. You can speak with Madeline to learn what happened, then render your judgment.
If you forgive her, the quest will compete, and He Who Was will get angry and attack you along with his Raven. If you deem her guilty and tell her to stab herself, He Who Was will attack you. If you tell her it’s her fault and that she’s a monster, He Who Was will feel her agony and be pleased, awarding you some gold and the rare Raven Gloves, which allow you to summon Quothe the Raven.
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