Navigating the magical expanses of Hogwarts Legacy often leads players to intricate side quests that blend combat with clever puzzle-solving. One such quest is The Tale of Rowland Oakes, which tasks you with locating a missing trader using a cryptic hand-drawn chart. Deciphering this drawing can be tricky for many wizards, but breaking down the landmarks makes the journey straightforward.
Finding the Abandoned Campsite
To begin this magical investigation, you must first speak with Adelaide Oakes in the Transfiguration Courtyard of Hogwarts. She will voice deep concerns regarding her uncle, who has vanished after doing business with Ranrok's loyalists. Following her directions will lead you north toward a goblin-infested campsite located near the edge of the Forbidden Forest.
Upon reaching the destination, you must clear out the hostile forces occupying the area to search for clues. Cast Revelio to locate Rowland Oakes's journal resting on the ground and his hand-drawn map sitting atop a nearby wooden crate. These items reveal that the trader was ambushed and taken away to a fortified outpost further down the river corridor.
Deciphering the Map Solution
The map provided by the missing wizard contains vague sketches, including a unique rock formation, a ruined tower, and a crooked tree. While these visual markers can seem confusing at first glance, the river depicted on the parchment serves as your definitive guide. Simply mount your broomstick and follow the natural flow of the water moving toward the western horizon.
As you fly southwest along the riverbank, you will eventually notice the landmarks matching the drawings precisely. The path ultimately concludes at the heavily guarded goblin outpost known as the Korrow Ruins. Discovering this location advances the questline, shifting your objective from tracking clues to executing a rescue operation.
Infiltrating the Korrow Ruins
Approaching the bandit castle requires preparation, as an army of Ranrok's loyalists stands between you and the interior dungeons. You can choose to fight your way through the front gates using aggressive combat spells or utilize the Disillusionment charm for a stealthy approach. Once inside the perimeter, look for a ladder leading to the upper floor where the entrance to the underground ruins awaits.
Deep within the subterranean chambers, navigate the corridors while handling or bypassing the remaining goblin guards. You will eventually arrive at a heavily locked containment cell where Rowland is being kept prisoner. Speaking through the cell door reveals that he cannot escape without his confiscated wand, which is hidden somewhere nearby.
Activating the Boiler and Retrieving the Wand
To access the inner sanctum containing the missing item, you must backtrack to a large, circular metallic door that blocks the path. Head up the nearby stairs to locate a massive silver boiler mechanism connected to the door infrastructure. Cast a fire spell like Incendio or Confringo to light the furnace underneath, which builds pressure and forces the gateway to slide open.
Defeat the elite goblin forces inside the newly unlocked chamber, including a powerful boss named Pergit. After clearing the room, investigate the small desk on the right side to secure Rowland's missing wand. Return to the prison cells, hand the item over to the grateful trader, and watch him successfully escape back to safety.