Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a dark, open-world RPG set in a twisted Arthurian world. Vidar is an important NPC you meet early in the game, tied to the “Spread Your Wings” side quest. This simple guide explains who Vidar is and how to find him, with tips to make it easy.
Warning: This guide contains spoilers for Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon. Read only if you’re past the Horns of the South area or don’t mind story details.
Who Is Vidar?
Vidar is a mysterious NPC you encounter in the Horns of the South, the first major region after escaping the Island Asylum. He’s a rugged, secretive character locked in a bandit camp, and freeing him starts the “Spread Your Wings” side quest. Vidar seems like a survivor with useful knowledge, but his true motives are unclear.
Later, you’ll face a choice to side with him or turn him over to the Children of Morrigan, a shadowy group. This decision shapes your story, unlocking different quests and rewards, but we’ll avoid spoilers about his full role here.
How to Find Vidar in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Finding Vidar is straightforward if you explore the Horns of the South. Follow these steps:
- Reach Horns of the South: After completing the “Great Escape” main quest and sailing to the mainland, you’ll arrive in the Horns of the South region.
- Locate the Bandit Camp: Vidar is in an unmarked bandit camp north of the Ruined Broch fast travel point, near a fork in the road. It’s easy to miss, so explore paths off the main road. Look for tents and enemies guarding a cage.
- Defeat the Bandits: Clear out the bandits in the camp. They’re low-level enemies, so use your weapon (sword, bow, or magic) to take them down.
- Free Vidar: Find the cage key on a crate near the tent. Use it to unlock Vidar’s cage. Talk to him, and he’ll ask you to meet him in Roscree, a village marked on your map.
- Go to Roscree: Travel to Roscree (fast travel if unlocked). Vidar will be waiting in the village center. Speak to him to start the “Spread Your Wings” quest.
Tip: If you can’t find the camp, check your map for small paths north of Ruined Broch. Explore during the day, as the Wyrdness at night makes enemies tougher.
What Happens Next?
After freeing Vidar and meeting him in Roscree, the Children of Morrigan interrupt your talk. You’ll face a choice:
- Side with Vidar: Fight the Children of Morrigan and follow Vidar’s questline, hunting their members. This leads to unique rewards and takes you to Cuachant.
- Side with the Children of Morrigan: Hand Vidar over to join their group as a Hatchling. You’ll get new missions, starting with “No Place for Strays,” and different rewards.
Both paths offer exciting quests, but the Children of Morrigan are often seen as more transparent, while Vidar’s secretive nature raises doubts. Choose based on how you want to shape your story.
Simple Tips
- Explore Thoroughly: The bandit camp isn’t marked, so check every path in Horns of the South. Look for campfires or tents.
- Prepare for Combat: Equip a decent weapon (like a one-handed sword or bow) before fighting bandits. Use dodge to avoid damage.
- Save Before Choosing: The choice in Roscree affects your story. Save your game so you can try both options if you want.
- Check Inventory: Pick up loot in the bandit camp, like weapons or crafting materials, to sell or use later.
Final Thoughts
Vidar is a key NPC in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon who kicks off the “Spread Your Wings” quest. You’ll find him in a bandit camp north of the Ruined Broch in Horns of the South.
Free him, meet him in Roscree, and decide whether to trust him or join the Children of Morrigan. With this guide, you’ll easily locate Vidar and start his quest, setting you up for a thrilling adventure in Avalon’s dark world.
