Overview
Pororin Forest is a dense woodland located to the east of Hernand. The heavy scent of blossoms and the sunlight filtering through the thick canopy create a warm, mystical atmosphere. Rumors persist of a mirage-like village inhabited solely by children, and travelers passing through the area often claim to hear the sound of children's laughter echoing through the trees.
The village is real: Pororin Village is home to the Shai, a race of small, childlike forest dwellers who fiercely guard their home from outsiders. The village is initially inaccessible, and approaching it will result in the Shai shooting Kliff with tranquilizer darts and carrying his limp body away. Gaining entry requires completing a short sidequest.
Location
Pororin Forest is situated south of Hernand, well past the Greymane Camp at Howling Hill. The closest landmarks are the Goldleaf Guildhouse and the Sanctum of Temperance. The village itself lies east of the Emberwind Workshop, hidden deep within the forest canopy.
Gaining Access
To enter Pororin Village, you must complete the The Unreachable Village sidequest.
The Unreachable Village
If you approach the village and get knocked out by the Shai's tranquilizer darts three times, a Shai child named Arkin will appear once Kliff regains consciousness. Arkin explains that the village chief's hat (the Relic of Pororin) has been taken by a giant walking tree, an Ent, and asks for help retrieving it.
The Ent is actually friendly and will not attack. Players must climb nearby cliffs, jump, and glide onto the Ent's trunk to reach the relic at the top of its canopy. After retrieving the Relic of Pororin and returning it to Arkin, players are granted permanent access to the village.
Village Services
Once unlocked, Pororin Village offers several useful services not found in many other locations.
Service | Description |
|---|---|
Dyehouse | Allows players to change the colors of their equipped armor and clothing. |
Research Institute | The Shai offer research services, including discovering new recipes and providing permanent buffs to gathering abilities. |
Pet Clothing Shop | Sells clothing and accessories for pets and animal companions. |
Children of the Woods Quest
After gaining access to Pororin Village, players can accept the Children of the Woods quest from The Shai Resident, who provides a Traveler's Log Book and asks Kliff to find four Shai children scattered across the world of Pywel.
Shai | Location |
|---|---|
First Shai | Near a glowing tree. Speak with the child to send them back to Pororin Forest. |
Second Shai (Balan) | In the Redtree Forest in the Red River area, west of Demeniss. Standing by the big red tree. |
Third Shai | At the Three Brothers' Cliff Wyvern Nest in the southwestern part of Delesiya. Jump down between the cliff gaps to reach them. |
Fourth Shai (Florian) | Located further afield. Send the Shai back to Pororin Forest after speaking with them. |
After locating all four Shai, return to Pororin Forest and speak with Polan to complete the quest. The reward is the Pororin Petal Hat.
The Shai
The Shai are a race of small, childlike beings who live in harmony with the forest. They are fiercely protective of Pororin Village and will incapacitate any uninvited visitors with tranquilizer darts. Despite their small stature, the Shai are skilled herbalists, researchers, and craftspeople. Their knowledge of the natural world is reflected in the village services they offer, including research that can permanently enhance a player's gathering abilities.
Tips
Do not fight the Shai when they knock you out with tranquilizer darts. Getting knocked out three times triggers the quest that grants village access.
The Ent that carries the Relic of Pororin is not hostile. Climb it instead of attacking it.
Once the village is unlocked, you can pass through Pororin Forest freely on your way to other destinations, making it a useful shortcut.
The Dyehouse in Pororin Village is one of the few places to recolor armor, so visit here if you want to customize your appearance.