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Steal the Idol

An optional Act One side quest in which the party steals the Idol of Silvanus from the Druid Grove for Mol, with the ritual’s status determining how dangerous the theft becomes.

RoleOptional side quest involving Mol, the Idol of Silvanus, and the Rite of Thorns in the Druid Grove.
Statusavailable
Importancesupporting
RewardDeliver the idol to Mol.
  • ActAct One
  • Mission typeOptional side quest
  • Starting characterMol
  • Primary locationDruid Grove
  • Key itemIdol of Silvanus
  • MissableYesThe opportunity and safe resolution depend on the grove’s state.

No fixed playtime or mission number is supplied for this quest.

Key takeaways

The quest is easiest to manage when the party treats the ritual as the central variable rather than rushing directly to the idol.

  • Earn Mol’s trust first Mol does not begin the quest until the party has established enough trust with her in the Druid Grove.
  • Do not rush the theft Taking the idol while the Rite of Thorns is active can turn the druids hostile and trigger a conflict throughout the grove.
  • Use concealment Stealth, invisibility, Fog Cloud, and Darkness are among the practical ways to prevent nearby NPCs from witnessing the theft.
  • Choose what happens to the idol afterward Delivering the idol to Mol completes the immediate request, but the item’s bonus to Animal Handling and Nature checks may make retaining it attractive.

Steal the Idol

Steal the Idol is an optional Act One quest centered on the Idol of Silvanus in the Druid Grove.

Mol gives this task only after the party has earned her trust. Her request sends the group toward the Idol of Silvanus, a powerful item associated with the druids’ ongoing Rite of Thorns. The quest is not simply a matter of taking an object: the ritual’s status and the reactions of nearby druids can determine whether the theft remains a discreet operation or becomes a violent confrontation inside the grove.

The safest broad approach is to resolve the threat surrounding the Rite of Thorns before removing the idol. The supplied quest guidance specifically recommends stopping the ritual or exposing the Shadow Druid plot first, because stealing the idol prematurely can cause the druids to turn hostile. If the theft is attempted while the ritual is still active, the consequences can affect the wider grove rather than only the characters immediately near the idol.

Stealth and control spells are useful when the party is ready to take the idol. Players commonly use stealth, invisibility, Fog Cloud, or Darkness to limit what nearby NPCs can see while the item is removed. Once the idol has been delivered to Mol, the quest’s immediate objective is complete; the item can reportedly be stolen back from her afterward without major repercussions, although doing so is a separate risk-management choice for the player.

The Idol of Silvanus also has an ongoing utility effect while it is in the party’s inventory, granting a bonus to Animal Handling and Nature checks. That makes the quest a choice between completing Mol’s request, preserving access to the item’s benefit, and avoiding a destabilizing fight in the Druid Grove.

Where this sits

Trust MolGain access to the request
Manage the ritualResolve or expose the danger before stealing
Take the idolRemove the Idol of Silvanus discreetly
Return to MolDeliver the requested item
  1. 1Earn Mol’s trustprerequisite
  2. 2Speak with Molquest start
  3. 3Resolve the Rite of Thorns or Shadow Druid threatrecommended
  4. ●Steal the Idol of Silvanuscurrent
  5. 5Deliver the idol to Molcompletion

The ritual is the important branching point: resolving it first greatly reduces the risk of a grove-wide confrontation.

Requirements

The party must first earn Mol’s trust, then decide whether to address the grove’s ritual before attempting the theft.

  • RequiredEarn Mol’s trustMol initiates the quest only after the party has earned her trust in the Druid Grove.
  • RequiredReach the Idol of SilvanusThe quest takes place around the idol connected to the Rite of Thorns.
  • RecommendedResolve or expose the grove’s threatStopping the ritual or exposing the Shadow Druid plot is strongly recommended before the theft, though the quest can be approached while the ritual remains active.
  • RecommendedA concealment planStealth, invisibility, Fog Cloud, or Darkness can help prevent nearby NPCs from noticing the removal.

Objectives

  1. Earn Mol’s trust.This unlocks the conversation that begins the quest.
  2. Steal the Idol of Silvanus.Remove the idol while managing the risk created by the active ritual and nearby witnesses.
  3. Deliver the idol to Mol.Returning the requested item provides the quest reward and completes the immediate task.
  4. Avoid provoking the grove.A premature theft can make the druids hostile and turn the operation into a violent conflict.

WalkthroughSpoilers

  1. 01

    Unlock Mol’s request

    Earn Mol’s trust

    Work through the interactions that establish the party as useful or trustworthy to Mol in the Druid Grove. The quest is not available from her until that trust has been earned, so returning to her too early will not produce the theft request.

    Location: Druid Grove

    TipTreat Mol’s trust as the prerequisite rather than trying to reach the idol first.

  2. 02

    Start Steal the Idol

    Speak with Mol about the idol

    After Mol accepts the party, talk with her again and listen to the request involving the Idol of Silvanus. This conversation establishes the target and directs the party toward the druids’ ritual area.

    Location: Druid Grove

    Watch outThe quest’s name and objective can be easy to confuse with the broader grove conflict; the requested target is specifically the Idol of Silvanus.

  3. 03

    Assess the consequences of stealing now

    Check the state of the Rite of Thorns

    Before touching the idol, determine whether the Rite of Thorns is still active. The ritual keeps the idol at the center of the grove’s tension, and an unplanned theft at this stage can cause the druids to turn hostile.

    Location: Druid Grove

    TipMake a manual save before the attempt if the ritual is still unresolved, because the result can change the status of the entire grove.

  4. 04

    Create a safer opportunity

    Stop the ritual or expose the Shadow Druid plot

    The recommended preparation is to resolve the danger connected to the Rite of Thorns before taking the idol. Stopping the ritual or exposing the Shadow Druid plot removes the main reason to risk a theft while the grove remains on edge.

    Location: Druid Grove

    Watch outSkipping this preparation can trigger a violent conflict involving the druids and other grove residents.

  5. 05

    Prepare to take the idol

    Approach the Idol of Silvanus discreetly

    Move into position near the idol and account for the nearby NPCs before interacting with it. Stealth can reduce the chance of being observed, while invisibility, Fog Cloud, or Darkness can obstruct sightlines during the removal.

    Location: Druid Grove, near the Idol of Silvanus

    TipConceal the interaction rather than relying only on speed; an alert witness can turn a quiet theft into a combat encounter.

  6. 06

    Steal the requested item

    Take the Idol of Silvanus

    Remove the idol once the party has a clear opportunity. If the Rite of Thorns remains active, be prepared for the druids to react as a group instead of assuming that only the nearest NPC will become hostile.

    Location: Druid Grove, near the Idol of Silvanus

    Watch outStealing the idol prematurely can cause the druids to turn hostile and trigger a violent conflict within the grove.

    CheckpointMissable
  7. 07

    Complete Steal the Idol

    Return the idol to Mol

    Carry the Idol of Silvanus back to Mol and deliver it to her to satisfy the request. Successfully handing it over provides the quest reward and completes the immediate objective.

    Location: Druid Grove

    Checkpoint
  8. 08

    Optional post-quest choice

    Decide whether to reclaim the idol

    After delivery, the idol can reportedly be stolen back from Mol without major repercussions. Reclaiming it preserves access to its inventory benefit, but it is optional and should be attempted only if the party is prepared to manage another theft.

    Location: Druid Grove

    TipThe reward hand-in and the decision to keep the item are separate choices.

Mission mechanics

Steal the Idol is governed by visibility and world-state consequences rather than a conventional combat encounter. The central mechanical question is whether the party can remove the Idol of Silvanus without nearby NPCs detecting the action, and whether the Rite of Thorns is still active when the theft occurs.

Concealment tools serve different practical purposes. Stealth helps the character carrying out the interaction avoid detection, while invisibility, Fog Cloud, and Darkness can make it harder for observers to see the theft. These approaches are especially valuable when the party has not yet resolved the ritual and wants to avoid turning the grove into a battlefield.

The idol also has value beyond the quest hand-in. While it remains in the party’s inventory, it grants a bonus to Animal Handling and Nature checks. Players therefore need to weigh Mol’s requested reward against the utility of retaining the item, with the option to attempt a later theft from Mol if they want both outcomes.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • Resolving the Rite of Thorns first reduces the chance that the theft will cause a grove-wide conflict.
  • Stealth and concealment spells give the party several ways to approach the idol without relying on direct combat.
  • The quest allows the player to complete Mol’s request and still consider reclaiming the idol afterward.

Weaknesses

  • A premature theft can make the druids hostile while the grove is still occupied and politically unstable.
  • The quest depends on earning Mol’s trust, so the objective is not immediately available on entering the grove.
  • Keeping the idol for its Animal Handling and Nature benefit may conflict with the goal of delivering it to Mol.

Best uses

  • Use it as a stealth-focused side objective after handling the grove’s more dangerous ritual problem.
  • Plan the theft around the party’s need for the idol’s inventory bonus rather than treating the hand-in as the only possible outcome.

PhasesSpoilers

  1. 1

    Quiet approach

    Starts: The party moves toward the idol before interacting with it.

    The party must manage sightlines and nearby NPC awareness. Stealth, invisibility, Fog Cloud, or Darkness can support a nonviolent attempt.

    • Prepare concealment before starting the interaction.
    • Avoid assuming that the nearest observer is the only character who can react.
  2. 2

    Ritual-state reaction

    Starts: The idol is stolen while the Rite of Thorns remains active.

    A premature theft can cause the druids to turn hostile and trigger a violent conflict in the Druid Grove.

    • Resolve the ritual or expose the Shadow Druid plot first whenever possible.
    • Save before the theft if the ritual remains unresolved.
  3. 3

    Mol’s hand-in

    Starts: The stolen idol is brought back to Mol.

    Delivering the Idol of Silvanus satisfies the quest’s immediate request and provides the reward.

    • Decide whether to retain the item’s utility before taking further action.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

  • Steal the idol while the Rite of Thorns is active.

    The druids can become hostile, potentially turning the theft into a violent conflict inside the Druid Grove.

    Spoiler
  • Stop the ritual or expose the Shadow Druid plot before stealing.

    This is the recommended route for avoiding the negative consequences associated with a premature theft.

    Spoiler
  • Deliver the idol to Mol.

    Mol rewards the party and the immediate quest objective is completed.

    Spoiler
  • Steal the idol back from Mol afterward.

    The item can reportedly be reclaimed without major repercussions, although the second theft still requires the party to manage detection risk.

    Spoiler

Checklist

  • Earn Mol’s trust before expecting the quest to begin.The request is gated behind her trust.
  • Speak with Mol about stealing the Idol of Silvanus.
  • Check whether the Rite of Thorns is still active.This determines the danger of a premature theft.
  • Stop the ritual or expose the Shadow Druid plot.Recommended before attempting the theft.Optional
  • Prepare stealth, invisibility, Fog Cloud, or Darkness.Use concealment to reduce the chance of being observed.Optional
  • Take the Idol of Silvanus.
  • Deliver the idol to Mol.
  • Decide whether reclaiming the idol is worth the additional theft risk.The idol provides an inventory bonus to Animal Handling and Nature checks.Optional

Collectibles and secrets

  • 01
    Idol of Silvanus

    Where: Druid Grove

    The quest target and a powerful item that grants a bonus to Animal Handling and Nature checks while it is in the party’s inventory.

    Missable

Failure conditionsSpoilers

  • Stealing the idol prematurelyTaking the Idol of Silvanus while the Rite of Thorns is active can cause the druids to turn hostile.
  • Triggering a grove-wide conflictThe hostile reaction can escalate beyond the immediate theft and create a violent confrontation within the Druid Grove.
  • Losing the opportunity to work with MolThe quest depends on earning Mol’s trust, and the opportunity is missable depending on how the grove’s events are resolved.

On failure

The supplied material does not specify exact checkpoint behavior, so save before the theft if the ritual is unresolved.

Rewards

  • Mol’s reward
    Successfully delivering the Idol of Silvanus to Mol rewards the party, although the supplied material does not specify the reward’s exact name or contents.
  • Idol of Silvanus
    The quest item grants a bonus to Animal Handling and Nature checks while it remains in the party’s inventory. It can also reportedly be stolen back from Mol after delivery.

AftermathSpoilers

Resolve the grove before taking the idol

The safest sequence is to handle the Rite of Thorns or expose the Shadow Druid plot before attempting the theft. If the idol is removed too early, the druids can turn hostile and the Druid Grove may become the site of a violent conflict.

Trivia

  • The supplied quest material refers to the target as the Idol of Silvanus, while the quest is also commonly described as involving the Sacred Idol.
  • The idol remains a focal point of tension in the grove until the ritual is resolved or the item is successfully removed.
  • The quest can involve two separate theft decisions: taking the idol for Mol, then optionally reclaiming it after the hand-in.

Sources

Editorial note

This page is model-derived and unverified. Exact dialogue wording, reward contents, checkpoint behavior, and some location-specific interaction details should be checked against an editorially reviewed gameplay source before publication.

Relationships

characters

  • MolQuest giverMol gives the party the request after they earn her trust.

locations

  • Druid GroveQuest locationThe quest begins and takes place in the grove.

items

  • Idol of SilvanusTarget itemThe item the party is asked to steal.

rituals

  • Rite of ThornsWorld-state factorThe active ritual can make a premature theft trigger hostility.

factions

  • Shadow DruidsRelated threatExposing their plot is recommended before attempting the theft.