Find Doni

Key takeaways

The quest is mainly an exploration and interaction puzzle, with its success tied to the state of the Emerald Grove.

• Start with Rikka Rikka is the known quest giver. Speak with her while the Emerald Grove is preparing for the goblin raid if you want the quest formally pointed out.
• Look for the hidden route Doni is connected to the entrance of the Tiefling Hideout. Perception or Investigation can help reveal what is otherwise easy to overlook.
• Use more than one solution Observing Doni is not the only way forward. Mirkon can provide a password, and Minor Illusion may help when the interaction is affected by a bug.
• Do it before the grove changes The quest can fail if important non-player characters, including Marcoryl, die before the objective is completed. Treat the quest as time-sensitive within the grove.

Find Doni: overview

Find Doni is a small Act 1 quest focused on locating a young tiefling and discovering how to reach the Tiefling Hideout.

Find Doni takes place at the Emerald Grove during the preparations for the goblin raid. Rikka can direct the player toward the quest, making it part of the grove’s broader web of requests rather than a standalone expedition. The objective sounds simple, but Doni’s limited communication and the secret nature of the area he guards can make the interaction less obvious than a conventional conversation.

Doni is a young tiefling associated with Mol’s gang. He generally communicates through grunts and gestures rather than normal spoken dialogue, so the quest depends on observing his behavior and understanding the significance of the place where he is found. The important discovery is not a combat arena or a loot room, but the hidden route into the Tiefling Hideout.

Players can uncover that route by observing Doni, finding the relevant entrance through Perception or Investigation, or obtaining a password from Mirkon. Because the quest is vulnerable to changes in the grove, it is safer to pursue it before allowing events involving the refugees and their defenders to resolve. Bugs can also interfere with the interaction, and Minor Illusion may help when Doni does not respond as expected.

Where this sits

Requirements

The quest does not have a supplied level, class, equipment, or ability requirement. Its practical requirement is access to the Emerald Grove and the opportunity to speak with Rikka before the grove’s situation changes.

• RequiredBe in the Emerald GroveFind Doni is located in the grove during Act 1.
• RecommendedSpeak with RikkaRikka can provide the lead while the grove is preparing for the goblin raid.
• RequiredPreserve the grove’s key NPCsThe quest is vulnerable to failure if characters such as Marcoryl die before the objective is completed.
• OptionalPrepare an alternate discovery methodPerception or Investigation can reveal the secret entrance, while Mirkon may provide a password if direct interaction is unreliable.

Objectives

1. Receive the lead about Doni from Rikka.This establishes the quest during the Emerald Grove’s preparations for the goblin raid.
2. Locate Doni in the Emerald Grove.Doni is a young tiefling linked to Mol’s gang and communicates primarily through gestures and grunts.
3. Discover the entrance to the Tiefling Hideout.The entrance can be found by observing Doni, passing Perception or Investigation checks, or using information from Mirkon.
4. Complete the interaction before the grove’s critical NPCs are lost.The quest is missable because the death of characters such as Marcoryl can prevent completion.

Walkthrough

1. 01

   Receive the lead about Doni

   Speak with Rikka during the grove’s preparations

   Begin by talking to Rikka in the Emerald Grove while the settlement is preparing for the goblin raid. Her conversation can direct you toward Find Doni; if the grove’s situation has already advanced too far, the opportunity may no longer be available.

   Location: Emerald Grove

   TipDo this before resolving major events in the grove so that the quest’s NPCs remain available.

   Watch outThe quest is missable if the grove’s state changes or relevant characters die.

2. 02

   Find Doni

   Search the Emerald Grove for Doni

   Look for Doni among the young tieflings connected to Mol’s gang. He is not a conventional quest giver: he generally answers with grunts and gestures, so watch his behavior and the nearby area instead of expecting a full verbal explanation.

   Location: Emerald Grove

   TipTreat Doni’s gestures and position as clues to the hidden area rather than waiting for a detailed dialogue exchange.

3. 03

   Discover the secret entrance

   Investigate the area around Doni

   Use Perception or Investigation when the opportunity appears near Doni and the concealed entrance he guards. A successful discovery can expose the route without requiring the password, although the exact interaction may be affected by bugs.

   Location: Near Doni in the Emerald Grove

   TipIf a check is available, investigate before moving away from Doni; the hidden route is the central discovery in this quest.

4. 04

   Obtain an alternate way to access the hideout

   Use Mirkon’s information if needed

   If Doni does not respond correctly or the entrance is not obvious, Mirkon can provide another route forward through a password. This gives the player an alternative to relying entirely on the interaction with Doni.

   Location: Emerald Grove

   TipKeep Mirkon in mind when the direct Doni interaction appears stuck.

   Watch outDo not assume the quest is impossible merely because Doni’s behavior is unclear; the password route may still work.

5. 05

   Make the entrance accessible

   Work around an unresponsive interaction

   Bugs can sometimes prevent Doni from guiding the player as intended. Minor Illusion is one reported way to influence the situation and help guide him, after which the hidden entrance can become usable.

   Location: Near Doni and the hidden entrance

   TipTry the spell-based workaround only when the normal interaction is failing, rather than treating it as a mandatory quest requirement.

6. 06

   Reach the hideout

   Enter the Tiefling Hideout

   Once the entrance has been revealed or the password route has been used, follow the concealed way into the Tiefling Hideout. Entering the hideout is the practical culmination of the search and connects Find Doni to Mol’s group.

   Location: Tiefling Hideout

   Checkpoint
7. 07

   Complete Find Doni

   Finish the objective before the grove’s defenders are lost

   Confirm that the quest has advanced while the relevant characters are still alive. Marcoryl is specifically associated with a failure condition, so delaying the objective through major grove events can remove the chance to complete it.

   Location: Emerald Grove and Tiefling Hideout

   Watch outMarcoryl’s death before completion can cause the quest to fail.

   Missable

Mission mechanics

Find Doni uses environmental discovery instead of a conventional objective marker leading directly to a combat encounter. Doni’s role is partly a visual and behavioral clue: because he communicates through grunts and gestures, the player is expected to pay attention to what he is guarding and to the possibility that the nearby entrance is concealed.

The quest supports multiple discovery methods. Perception or Investigation may reveal the secret entrance, while Mirkon can supply a password that avoids depending entirely on the search check. This makes the quest more resilient to different character builds, although the game’s interaction bugs can still make Doni difficult to manipulate.

Minor Illusion is useful as a troubleshooting option when Doni fails to react properly. It should be viewed as a workaround rather than a confirmed mandatory spell requirement. The most important mechanical consideration is timing: the quest depends on the Emerald Grove remaining in a state where its relevant characters and hidden community are still accessible.

What works and what does not

Failure conditionsSpoilers

• Marcoryl dies before the objective is completedThe quest is notably prone to failure when Marcoryl is killed before Find Doni has been resolved.
• The Emerald Grove’s situation advances beyond the available interactionBecause the quest depends on the grove’s Act 1 state, delaying it until after major events can remove the relevant characters or access route.
• Doni’s interaction becomes unavailable or buggedDoni can sometimes fail to respond as expected. This may require trying the alternate password route through Mirkon or using Minor Illusion as a workaround.

AftermathSpoilers

Trivia

• Doni is unusual among quest-related characters because he communicates primarily through grunts and gestures rather than normal speech.
• The quest’s title refers to locating Doni, but its most important discovery is the entrance to the Tiefling Hideout.
• Mirkon provides an alternate route to the hideout’s access information, reducing the need to rely only on Perception or Investigation.
• Minor Illusion is associated with a workaround for Doni’s sometimes unreliable interaction.

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