The Old Queen and the New King

The Old Queen and the New King is a side quest in.

It is connected to the Council of Stars and Court of the Penitents main quests. The quest is granted by Galawain in Teir Evron.

Synopsis
The "old queen" is Sul, a giant lioness. She is the Fangs' current champion, and is holed up in Galawain's shrine. The "new king" challenger is Oernos, a giant bear, who wants Sul to come out into the open to fight.

Walkthrough
Go to Galawain's Maw in Oldsong.

When you first enter, you pass through a room full of Fangs to the next room. There you meet Einden, who gives Oernos' side of the story.

To the north of where you enter (after a left turn) you meet Desthwn. He gives you a key that allows you to open the door on the north wall of the room, giving easy access to the rest of the areas. Oernos will eventually appear here.

Otherwise, you can go straight from where you enter, and use a Rope and Grappling Hook to cross a ruined bridge. To the south of there is a hidden switch that opens a door that gives easy access via the south part of the entrance area.

To the east of the ruined bridge is a set of vines, as in the vision at the beginning of the quest, that you can push though (carefully), avoiding a longer route with more enemies.

There are a number of hidden traps all around with various levels (up to level 11).

In Galawain's shrine at the north-east corner, you will meet Irensi, Sul's guardian, who gives Sul's side of the story. At the end of this conversation, Oernos will appear in the north-west.

At this point you can, if you desire, go and talk to Einden again, now where Oernos appeared.
 * If you kill Oernos you gain a Moderate reputation increase with The Fangs, and 288 XP per party member for Oernos' bestiary entry. Other dialogue options, depending on your player character:
 * [Fighter]: If Sul is so weak, then why doesn't Oernos go after her? The dangers wouldn't stop a worthy warrior.
 * [Hunter]: A skilled hunter would make his own advantage. Why hasn't Oernos?
 * [Darcozzi Paladini]: The Darcozzi Paladini long ago learned that cunning is as formidable as brute strength.
 * If you kill Sul you gain a Moderate reputation increase with The Fangs. Other dialogue options, depending on your player character:
 * [Druid]: Shielding Sul - or her cubs - from conflict and contest subverts the natural order.
 * [Bleak Walker]: We Bleak Walkers believe that decisive combat is a cruel necessity. Are Galawain's teachings so different? (This will persuade Irensi and the others to leave the shrine.)
 * [Hunter]: A true hunter can't always lie in wait for prey, as Sul has done.
 * [Ranger] Perhaps Sul hides behind the perils of the Maw because she has forgotten how to navigate them.
 * [Rogue]: You can persuade Irensi and the others to leave first, making the battle with Sul easier, you will also gain a Major reputation increase with The Fangs, not just Moderate.


 * You can also kill both, reputation will add up.

All talking options will end up leading to a confrontation with either of the beasts. Trying to lure either of the beast to the other one does not work, once the fight starts you cannot exit combat until both beasts are killed and trying to run through the vine wall like shown in the vision is impossible while in combat (using steam version with patch 2.03).

After reporting to Desthwn he gives you the unique sword Cat's Claw no matter what outcome you chose.

Return to Galawain's shrine in Teir Evron and explain your choice, completing the quest.