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{{Location disambiguation 2|disambigdesc=the [[explorable area]]|disambigarticle=Drakkar Lake}}
{{quest infobox
| name = Curse of the Nornbear
| image = [[File:Curse of the Nornbear page.jpg]]
| map = [[File:Curse of the Nornbear map.jpg|250px]]
| campaign = Eye of the North
| region = Far Shiverpeaks
| section = Primary Norn
| type = Primary
| repeatable = y
| given by = [[Sif Shadowhunter]]
| given at = [[Sifhalla]]
| part of = [[Northern Allies]]
| preceded by = [[Tracking the Nornbear]]
| followed by = [[Flames of the Bear Spirit]]<br>[[Vision of the Raven Spirit]]<br>[[Leader of the Pack]]<br>[[Truthseeker]]
| ingame name=Curse of the Nornbear
| game link type 0=explorable
| game link num 0=653
}}
Use the spirit of the wolf to help you track down and kill the [[Nornbear]].

== Quest information ==
===Requirements===
* All party members must have received the reward for [[Tracking the Nornbear]].
:* It is possible to enter the mission with just one person meeting the requirement, but anyone else will not receive any credit for mission completion.
=== Objectives ===
* Speak to Sif in Sifhalla to begin the hunt. (''disappears from Quest Log after entering Mission'')
* Join [[Jora]] and Sif. Get the [[Volfen Blessing (Curse of the Nornbear)|Volfen Blessing]] from the [[Shrine of the Wolf Spirit]].
* Invoke the Volfen Blessing to receive the abilities of the wolf spirit.
* Track down Svanir, the Nornbear.
* Receive Volfen Blessing from Sif.
* Use the skill [[Volfen Bloodlust (Curse of the Nornbear)|Volfen Bloodlust]] to follow the scent of the Nornbear.
* Stay on Svanir's trail.
* Pursue Svanir. Don't let him escape.
* Slay Svanir, the Nornbear.

=== Reward ===
* [[Norn rank|Norn reputation points]]
** First time: 1,000 (1,500 in hard mode)
** On repeat: 100 (150 in hard mode)
* 2,500 [[Experience]]
* Jora joins your [[party]]

== Walkthrough ==
[[File:Curse of the Nornbear repeat map.jpg|thumb|100px|rush / repeat mission path]]
Head into the cave with Jora and Sif after dispatching of the mandragor [[patrol]] and the enemies therein. Head to the center isle at the Shrine of the Wolf Spirit (point 1) surrounded by friendly [[Stonewolf|Stonewolves]] who quickly turn on you. Finish the giant guarding the shrine and collect the Volfen Blessing from it. When you activate it, your [[skill bar]] will be replaced by a different set of 5 skills. By using one of these skills, Volfen Bloodlust, you can "detect the presence of Svanir". This means that his location will show up on the [[Mission Map]] as long as the skill is active. He will appear at points 2 and 3 on the map, where he will flee after you have brought his health down to about 50%. At point 4, kill it and you have completed the mission. After the [[cinematic]] you will be taken back to Sifhalla and Jora will be unlocked as a [[hero]] for you.

=== Shortcut ===

You can use the following shortcut, which is especially useful for [[speed booking]]:

* Ignore the quest markers and head straight for the [[spawn]] points. As soon as the Nornbear spawns, head for the next one; do not fight him.
* The quest will not update (and the starburst will not move), but your target will keep respawning at the correct locations. At the third location, kill him.
* You do not need to bring [[Volfen Blessing]] (or visit the Wolf Shrine).

=== Skill recommendations ===
* Consider bringing [[Bleeding#Skills that benefit from bleeding|skills that require or benefit from Bleeding]], since Jora ([[Sever Artery]]) and Sif Shadowhunter ([[Melandru's Shot]]) can inflict Bleeding.

== NPCs ==
=== Allies ===
[[Norn]]
* {{w}} 20 (20) [[Jora]]
* {{r}} 20 (20) [[Sif Shadowhunter]]
* {{x}} 0 (20) [[Norn Commoner]] (dead)
* {{x}} 0 (20) [[Shrine of the Wolf Spirit]]

=== Foes ===
[[Beast]]s
* {{w}} 20 (26) [[Arctic Wolf]]
* {{w}} 20 (26) [[Stonewolf]]

[[Giant]]s
* {{w}} 28 (30) [[Jotun Skullsmasher]]
* {{n}} 28 (30) [[Jotun Bloodcurdler]]
* {{me}} 28 (30) [[Jotun Bladeturner]]
* {{me}} 28 (30) [[Jotun Mindbreaker]]

[[Mandragor]]s
* {{r}} 20 (26) [[Mandragor Scavenger]]
* {{n}} 20 (26) [[Ulcerous Mandragor]]
* {{me}} 20 (26) [[Dreamroot Mandragor]]
* {{d}} 20 (26) [[Mystic Mandragor]]

Norn
* {{x}} 24 (30) [[Nornbear]]

== Dialogue ==
=== Initial dialogue ===
;(Curse of the Nornbear)
: ''Svanir, the Nornbear, has been sighted in the caves above Drakkar Lake. Help Jora and Sif track down Svanir and kill him.''

=== Intermediate dialogue ===
;Sif Shadowhunter
:''"I am Sif, great hunter of the north, slayer of ten dozen wolves, threescore bear, and one vicious rabbit."''
::{{yes|yellow}} '''I'm ready to face the Nornbear.'''
::''"Are you ready to fight the Nornbear?"''
:::{{yes|ingame}} '''Yes.'''
:::{{no|ingame}} '''No.'''

At start.
: '''Sif Shadowhunter''': ''The Nornbear strikes hard and then vanishes. To catch him, we must invoke the power of the wolf spirit. Travel with me to the Shrine of the Wolf Spirit and receive Wolf's blessing!''

At the Shrine of the Wolf Spirit:
: '''Jora''': ''Wolf is pleased! The Shrine of the Wolf Spirit imbues you with its aura. This magic does not provide the physical prowess we receive from the bear spirit, but it will help in this hunt. Invoke the power and then follow your nose!''

First encounter with the Nornbear.
: '''Jora''': ''I have come for you. Show yourself, brother!''

Second encounter with the Nornbear.
: '''Jora''': ''Face your fate, Svanir! Your treacherous blood must flow to cleanse our family.''

Third encounter with the Nornbear.
: '''Jora''': ''It comes to this, brother. I have no choice.''
: '''Nornbear''': ''Swallow your pathetic excuses and your pity, sister. Your weakness will be your downfall.''
: '''Jora''': ''Forgive me, Brother. This is for the best.''

=== [[The Nornbear|End cinematic]] ===
: '''Jora:''' ''"Stand aside. I must finish this."''
: '''<Party leader>:''' ''"Jora, he's defeated."''
: '''Jora:''' ''"He is my brother. He is my responsibility."''
: '''<Party leader>:''' ''"Jora, you have my sympathy."''
: '''Jora:''' ''"This was the only way it could end."''

: '''Jora:''' ''"The curse is lifted. For both me and Svanir, I think."''
: '''Jora:''' ''"You have helped me. I shall help you."''
: '''Ogden Stonehealer:''' ''"Good. We need to unite the other Norn to fight the Destroyers."''
: '''Jora:''' ''"I fear my words will carry little weight. I have my brother's blood on my hands."''
: '''Ogden Stonehealer:''' ''"If you can't influence the Norn, then who can?"''
: '''Jora:''' ''"Olaf the sevenfold son of Olaf is esteemed by many. As for me, I must seek Egil, who tells tales by the flame, to fully redeem my family's name."''
: '''Ogden Stonehealer:''' ''"Olaf it is, then. I need to talk to a Norn leader."''
: '''Jora:''' ''"Norn do not have leaders, Dwarf. Only heroes."''
: '''<Party leader>:''' ''"Jora, we can aid you and seek out allies. Let us help you with your burdens."''
: '''Jora:''' ''"You have the spirit of a Norn, human. I am proud to call you friend."''

=== Reward dialogue ===
* There is no dialogue. The reward is accepted automatically.

== Notes ==
* The Nornbear cinematic plays at the end of the quest. You will then be returned to [[Sifhalla]].
* Sif Shadowhunter allows players already using Volfen Bloodlust to re-equip the skill (thus effectively making it maintainable).
* The Volfen Blessing is an optional skill that is not needed to complete this mission.
* This quest (and all [[List of Eye of the North primary quests|primary repeatable Eye of the North quests]]) may also be obtained from the [[Scrying Pool]] in the [[Hall of Monuments]] after completing it once.
* Completion of this mission will fill in page #7 of the [[Hero's Handbook]] [[storybook]].
* If you completed this quest during GW:EN test weekend, you do not gain any credit for it in your Hero's Handbook but can have it inserted in your book by paying one of the NPCs that collects books.
* Unlike previous campaigns where missions are contained in outposts with visually distinct map icons and started from an NPC with a rotating green icon, the way in which this quest can be started is by going to [[Sifhalla]] and talking to [[Sif Shadowhunter]] which is marked in game with a green, rotating, shield-like icon, akin to the one of Mission NPCs.
{{bug|Sometimes Volfen Bloodlust will not work and you will be unable to see the location of Svanir.}}
{{bug|Sometimes the Nornbear doesn't flee when it's supposed to. In these cases whenever its health reaches 0, it instantly goes back to 25%. To break this bug, flag your heroes/henchmen well away from it.}}
{{anomaly|Similar to [[Finding the Bloodstone]] with [[Livia]], if a Jora [[hero]] is in your [[party]], you will have two Joras in your party instead of the Jora hero being renamed "Norn Warrior".}}
{{anomaly|If you skip receiving Volfen Blessing from the shrine, Jora's dialogue will not appear for the rest of the mission.}}

{{Eye of the North missions}}
[[Category:Rewards Norn reputation points]]

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gww>Markus Clouser at 16:04, 27 April 2025