The Motherstone in Hollow Woods.
Druidism is a set of quests that the player can complete in Hollow Woods. It consists of three different paths which the player can advance in; the path of Terra, the path of Runology and the path of Whimsy. They player can advance on each path through collecting light, which is used to unlock advancements on the different paths. The progress on each path can be checked by consulting the Motherstone, a large runestone in Hollow Woods next to the Valedale Village.
Druidism is unlocked when the player is introduced to Wynna Sunbeam.
The paths[]
Paths of Druidism
The Path of Terra[]
The path of Terra has to do with activities regarding the Earth. Gardening, studying wild plants, brewing solutions, and being one with the land. Gaia is the ambassador of the path of Terra.
The path of Runology[]
The path of Runology has to do with activities regarding runestones, such as to study them and decipher their ancient secrets. Jade is the ambassador of the path of Runology.
| Level | Light | Achivement | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | Mystery of Runestone Glyphs | Talk with Jade to learn more about the mysteries of the runestone glyphs This will unlock Runestone Glyph Puzzles. |
| 1 | 50 | Lost Magic | Runology students are known for being so consumed in their studies they misplace important magical artifacts. You now have a chance to find Garden Powders in piles of leaves. |
| 1 | 50 | Runologist earrings | Unlock the Runologist druid earrings at the Mystic Marketplace. You carve out new paths as you uncover the secrets of the runestones. These earrings cost Light. |
| 2 | 200 | Deeper Mysteries - Level 1 | With guidance you learn to delve deeper into the meaning of runic glyphs. Greater challenges yield greater rewards. This will unlock Easy difficulty for Runestone Glyph Puzzles. |
| 2 | 200 | Glyphs of Power | The ancient glyphs hold power for those who know how to read them. When you speak the words your horse seems to perk its ears with understanding. Completing Runestone Glyph Puzzles will reward HXP. |
| 2 | 125 | The Ancient Art of Rune Carving | Talk with Jade to learn more about the ancient art of rune carving. This will unlock Rune Carving Puzzles. |
| 2 | 200 | Rune Carving Techniques: Flips | Learn a new rune carving technique. This adds an optional challenge that increases the rewards of Rune Carving Puzzles. |
| 2 | 200 | Erinys and Petra Return | Speak with Jade to begin a quest in search of Petra and Erinys. |
| 2 | 200 | Haunting Hoarders | Will-o'-wisps have a tendency to collect little treasures they find. Win their game of hide and seek and they might just reward you with a Garden Powder. Wisps have a chance to reward a Garden Powder when caught. |
| 2 | 200 | Runologist saddle bag | Unlock the Runologist druid saddle bag at the Mystic Marketplace. You carve out new paths as you uncover the secrets of the runestones. This saddle bag cost Light. |
| 2 | 200 | Runologist makeup | Unlock the Runologist druid makeup at The Decorated Druid. You carve out new paths as you uncover the secrets of the runestones. This makeup costs Star Coins. |
| 3 | 450 | The Sunlit Runestone | Talk with Jade to learn more about another Runestone. This will unlock an additional Runestone location. |
| 3 | 450 | Deeper Mysteries - Level 2 | With guidance you learn to delve deeper into the meaning of runic glyphs. Greater challenges yield greater rewards. This will unlock Medium difficulty for Runestone Glyph Puzzles. |
| 3 | 450 | 4x4 Great Runes | Students of Runology are able to decipher increasingly complex symbols. This adds an optional challenge that increases the rewards of Rune Carving Puzzles. |
| 3 | 450 | Scribe's Tolls - Level 1 | Sturdy tools allow for more accurate carving. All Rune Carving Puzzles reward an additional 10 light. |
| 3 | 450 | Erinys and Petra's True Forms | Speak with Jade to bein a quest in search of Petra and Erinys. |
| 3 | 450 | Garden Powder Mastery | Through your studies, you have unlocked a deeper mastery over this magical twinkling powder. Trapped Satchels only require 3 Garden Powders to open instead of 5. |
| 3 | 450 | Runologist hair | Unlock the Runologist druid hairstyles at The Decorated Druid. You carve out new paths as you uncover the secrets of the runestones. These styles costs Star Coins. |
| 4 | 800 | Deep Mysteries - Level 3 | With guidance you learn to delve deeper into the meaning of runic glyphs. Greater challenges yield greater rewards. This will unlock Hard difficulty for Runestone Glyph Puzzles. |
| 4 | 800 | The Mountainside Runestone | Talk with Jade to learn more about another Runestone. This will unlock an additional Runestone location. |
| 4 | 800 | Rune Carving Techniques: Shifts | Learn a new rune carving technique. This adds an optional challenge that increases the rewards of Rune Carving Puzzles. |
| 4 | 800 | 5x5 Great Runes | Students of Runology are able to decipher increasingly complex symbols. This adds an optional challenge that increases the rewards of Rune Carving Puzzles. |
| 4 | 800 | Erinys and Petra's Gift | Speak with Jade to begin a quest in search of Petra and Erinys. |
| 4 | 800 | Runic Inspiration - Level 1 | With the occasional spark of inspiration you can use the power of Garden Powder without actually using them. You have a tiny chance to recover your used Garden Powders when you open a Trapped Satchel. |
| 4 | 800 | Runologist riding gear | Unlock the Runologist equipment at the Runic Boutique. You carve out new paths as you uncover the secrets of the runestones. These items cost Star Coins. |
| 4 | 800 | Runologist horse gear | Unlock the Runologist tack at the Runic Boutique. You carve out new paths as you uncover the secrets of the runestones. These items cost Star Coins. |
| 5 | 1500 | Deeper Mysteries - Level 4 | With guidance you learn to delve deeper into the meaning of runic glyphs. Greater challenges yield greater rewards. This will unlock Very Hard difficulty for Runestone Glyph Puzzles. |
| 5 | 1500 | The Lakeside Runestone | Talk with Jade to learn more about another Runestone. This will unlock an additional Runestone location. |
| 5 | 1500 | Stone Carvers Inspiration - Level 1 | Stones of all shapes and sizes can carry the power of a rune. You will find Rune Carving Puzzles more frequently. |
| 5 | 1500 | Runic Inspiration - Level 2 | With the occasional spark of inspiration you can use the power of Garden Powder without actually using them. You have a small chance to recover your used Garden Powders when you open a Trapped Satchel. |
| 5 | 1500 | Runestone rabbits | Unlock two runestone rabbits. One is brooding with corrupted energy, and the other is all good vibes. |
| 6 | 3200 | The Deepwood Runestone | Talk with Jade to learn more about another Runestone. This will unlock an additional Runestone Location. |
| 6 | 3200 | Stone Carvers Inspiration - Level 2 | Stones of all shapes and sizes can carry the power of a rune. You will find Rune Carving Puzzles more frequently. |
| 6 | 3200 | Rune Carving Techniques: Double Shifts | Learn a new rune carving technique. This adds an optional challenge that increases the rewards of Rune Carving Puzzles. |
| 6 | 3200 | Erinys and Petra's Destiny | Speak with Jade to begin a quest in search of Petra and Erinys. |
| 6 | 3200 | Runic Inspiration - Level 3 | With the occasional spark of inspiration you can use the power of Garden Powder without actually using them. You have a moderate chance to recover your used Garden Powders when you open a Trapped Satchel. |
| 6 | 3200 | Pandoria marked makeup | Unlock the Pandoria marked makeup at the Druid Salon. This makeup costs Light. |
The Path of Whimsy[]
The path of Whimsy is about embracing fun and letting your curiosity lead to new discoveries. Reyansh is the ambassador of the path of Whimsy.
| Level | Light | Achivement | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | Firefly Catching | Talk with Wynna to learn more about the secret art of harmlessly collecting the Light of Aideen from Hollow Woods fireflies. This will unlock Fireflies. |
| 1 | 50 | Gathering Fireflies | Attracted to the sweet sent of treasure, fireflies gather around Trapped Satchels. Fireflies gather around Trapped Satchels making them slightly easier to spot. |
| 1 | 50 | Whimsical earrings | Unlock the Whimsical druid earrings On a Whim. Incorporate a touch of playfulness into your druidic endeavors. These earrings cost Light. |
| 2 | 200 | Joyous Lightcatcher - Level 1 | With a smile so radiant the very light of Aideen seeks you out. Light will be drawn from fireflies at a short distance making it easier to collect. |
| 2 | 200 | Hidden in Plain Light - Level 1 | Fireflies are hidden throughout the forest for those who know where to look. Fireflies now have a chance to be found in piles of leaves. |
| 2 | 125 | The secret to spotting Will-o-'wisps | Talk to Reyansh to be taught the secret of how to spot and catch wisps. This will unlock Will-o'-wisps. |
| 2 | 200 | Hemera and Antheia Return | Speak with Reyansh to begin a quest in search of Hemera and Antheia. |
| 2 | 200 | Whimsical saddle bag | Unlock the Whimsical druid saddle bag at On a Whim. Incorporate a touch of playfulness into your druidic endeavors. This saddle bag cost Light. |
| 2 | 200 | Whimsical makeup | Unlock the Whimsical druid makeup at The Decorated Druid. Incorporate a touch of playfulness into your druidic endeavors. This makeup costs Star Coins. |
| 3 | 450 | Firefly Frolicking - Level 1 | Every firefly collected builds the bond between you and your horse. Collecting fireflies now rewards 1 HXP. |
| 3 | 450 | Twinkling Groves - Level 1 | Your presence draws fireflies out of hiding. Fireflies spawn more frequently. |
| 3 | 450 | Whimsical Will-o'-wisps - Level 1 | Chasing wisps can be a thrilling way yo build the bond with your horse. Catching wisps rewards 5 HXP. |
| 3 | 450 | Will-o'-wather | The unique glow of wisps make them easier to spot from a distance. Wisps will reveal themselves from further away, and pause for just a moment more so you have more time to react. |
| 3 | 450 | Hemera and Antheia's True Forms | Speak with Reyansh to begin a quest in search of Hemera and Antheia. |
| 3 | 450 | Whimsical hair | Unlock the Whimsical druid hairstyle at The Decorated Druid. Incorporate a touch of playfulness into your druidic endeavors. These styles cost Star Coins. |
| 4 | 800 | Joyous Lightcatcher - Level 2 | With a smile so radiant the very light of Aideen seeks you out. Light will be drawn from fireflies at a short distance making it easier to collect. |
| 4 | 800 | Hidden in Plain Light - Level 2 | Fireflies are hidden throughout the forest for those who know where to look. Fireflies have an increased chance to be found in piles of leaves. |
| 4 | 800 | Playful Spirits - Level 1 | Wisps will gladly part with a bit more light for those willing to play their game. Wisps now reward 50 Light when caught. |
| 4 | 800 | Haunted Hollows | As magic returns to the Motherstone, wisps wake from their slumber to haunt these woods. Wisps can be discovered more frequently. |
| 4 | 800 | Whimsical Will-o'-wisps - Level 2 | Chasing wisps can be a thrilling way yo build the bond with your horse. Catching wisps rewards 15 HXP. |
| 4 | 800 | Hemera and Antheia's Gift. | Hemera and Antheia's Gift. |
| 4 | 800 | Whimsical riding gear | Unlock the Whimsical equipment at Whimsical Delights. Incorporate a touch of playfulness into your druidic endeavors. These items cost Star Coins. |
| 4 | 800 | Whimsical horse gear | Unlock the Whimsical tack at Whimsical Delights. Incorporate a touch of playfulness into your druidic endeavors. These items cost Star Coins. |
| 5 | 1500 | Coalesence | Fireflies contain greater concentration of Light for those who know how to collect it. Fireflies rewards twice as much Light as before. |
| 5 | 1500 | Twinkling Groves - Level 2 | Your presence draws fireflies out of hiding. Fireflies appear more frequently. |
| 5 | 1500 | Fun and Games | Will-o'-wisps recognize you aren't a threat, but a curious rider interested in a chase. Wisps will fly away and hide a bit more slowly. |
| 5 | 1500 | Whimsical creatures | Unlock Cruncher and Truffles, two magical foxes. These pets cost Light. |
| 5 | 3200 | Firefly Frolicking - Level 2 | Every firefly collected builds the bond between you and your horse. Collecting fireflies now has a chance to reward 2 HXP. |
| 5 | 3200 | Hidden in Plain Light - Level 3 | Fireflies are hidden throughout the forest for those who know where to look. An abundance of fireflies has a chance to be found in piles of leaves. |
| 5 | 3200 | Playful Spirits - Level 2 | Wisps will gladly part with a bit more light for those willing to play their game. Wisps now reward 80 Light when caught. |
| 5 | 3200 | Whimsical Will-o'-wisps - Level 3 | Chasing wisps can be a thrilling way to build the bond with your horse. Catching wisps rewards 30 HXP. |
| 5 | 3200 | Hemera and Antheia's Destiny | Speak with Reyansh to begin a quest in search of Hemera and Antheia. |
| 5 | 3200 | The Blessing of Whimsy | Unlocks a daily quest that allows you yo exchange an abundance of Light for HXP. |
Light[]
In order to advance on the different paths, the player need to collect Light; a token that can be found throughout Hollow Woods. The druids consider Light to be "the residual energy left over from when Aideen brought life to the island in the mythical past."
Fireflies and Wisps[]
A firefly in Hollow Woods.
There are different ways to collect Light to progress on the paths of Druidism. One way is to collect fireflies. Fireflies are small flying insects that emits a green light. They can be found all around Hollow Woods, and are collected when the player is riding or running towards them. A firefly gives the player one light.
Wisps are enchanted beings that like to disguise themselves as fireflies. A wisp can be found when the player is riding towards a firefly. There is a chance that the firefly is in fact a wisp. A wisp emits a more prominent green light, and they travel very fast. The player must chase the wisp in order to catch it.
Runestones[]
Another way is to solve different challenges within the ancient runestones scattered around Hollow Woods. Runestones present three different types of challenges: Runestone Glyphs Puzzles and Rune Carving Puzzles.
Runestone Glyphs Puzzles: One or more glyphs appears on top of the runestone. Find the corresponding glyph in the nearby area to complete the challenge. The fog on the ground limits the area where glyphs can be found.
Rune Carving Puzzles:
Selecting the Grid: Rune Carving has three grid sizes: 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5. The larger the grid, the more challenging Rune Carving will be. Increased grid sizes can be unlocked from the Motherstone.
Techniques for Rune Carving Puzzles
Selecting the Commands: Rune Carving has four different techniques: Rotate, Flip, Shift and Double Shift. You are able to choose as many techniques as you want as you begin Rune Carving. The more techniques you choose, the greater the reward will be. Techniques can be unlocked from the Motherstone.
- Rotate requires you to rotate the symbol 90 or 180 degrees clockwise of counterclockwise.
- Shift requires you to flip everything horizontally of vertically.
- Shift requires you to move the entire symbol in a specific direction. If any part of the symbol were to fall of the grid, then it loops around onto the other side.
- Double Shift requires you to move the entire symbol as you would in Shift, but now you must shift it twice in a specific direction.
When the challenge starts, you will see a grid with a symbol on the left side of the screen. Modify the symbols in the grid on the right side according to the techniques given to you. In order to complete the challenge, you must successfully modify the runic symbol five times according to the instructions. If you click on the wrong space, you are able to click on it again to undo the action.
Finding Satchels[]
Trivia[]
- Druidism was first introduced on the 22nd of November 2023, after the newrelease of Hollow Woods.