Locating the Smoke's Origin in Ale & Tale: Tavern Quest

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Venture into the woods in Ale & Tale: Tavern and uncover countless mysteries, including ancient ruins, an enchanted cottage, and fierce orc camps. The atmosphere is filled with intrigue, enchantment, and chaos as you work to launch your tavern. Assisting your neighbors offers a great opportunity to discover new recipes along the way.

One of your neighbors is a reclusive figure living at the edge of the forest. While getting to him is simple, he’s found himself in a precarious position. By lending a hand, you can help spread the word about your tavern far and wide.

How to Extinguish the Fires

As your tavern starts to grow, you’ll meet the merchant, who will share news about a rising column of smoke in the forest. It’s crucial to locate the source before it leads to a full-blown wildfire!

Although there’s a sense of urgency, take your time to find and extinguish the fires.

Grab your watering can and start your investigation. From your tavern, head directly east to the edge of the woods where you’ll discover a cottage in flames. An elderly hermit in robes stands at the open door. Speak with him to uncover the unfortunate kitchen disaster that ignited the fire.

To put out the flames, you’ll need to use your watering can. There are ten small fires to extinguish—just aim the can at each blaze and pour to douse the flames. Once everything is under control, return to the hermit to share the good news.

How to Tidy Up the Hermit’s House

Even with the fire out, the hermit isn’t pleased. His cottage is covered in soot! He asks if you could clean it up for him—and don’t worry, he’ll reward you for your efforts.

Step inside and use your broom to sweep the soot off the walls. There are 12 soot stains to clean up, and you’ll also need to break down the crates inside the home.

Using your axe or sword, clear out the hermit’s damaged home, then return to him to report that the job is finished. He’s grateful for your help, but something still feels amiss.

How to Re-furnish the Hermit’s Cottage

The hermit needs new furnishings to cook and relax in comfort. He asks if you can visit the shop to purchase what he requires. He’ll give you 900 gold pieces to buy a double burner stove and a round table.

Head to the merchant and check his shop. The double burner stove costs 1,200 gold, while the round table is 200 gold.

You may need to part with some gold, but it’s a small price to pay to assist the old hermit.

Return to his cottage and set up the table and double burner stove. Place the table at the back of the house and position the stove along the left wall. When you check in with the hermit again, he’s thankful—but he has one final request.

He needs food to refill his pantry. You’ll be tasked with growing 20 potatoes in your garden, which will take a few moments to harvest. In the meantime, gather ten raw pork chops and ten chicken eggs from the animal pens outside your tavern.

Bring all the supplies to the hermit so he can celebrate the renewal of his home. For your hard work, you’ll receive 1,500 gold, which you can use to upgrade your tavern!