Use Rowland Map to Follow His Trail: Complete Quest Walkthrough
The Tale of Rowland Oakes quest in Hogwarts Legacy offers players an engaging mystery involving goblin traders and hidden treasure maps. Completing this quest requires tracking down Rowland's map, interpreting its visual clues, and navigating a dangerous goblin outpost to rescue the missing wizard. This complete walkthrough breaks down every step needed to follow the trail and successfully finish the objective.
Starting the Quest and Finding the Campsite
To begin the quest, speak with Poppy Sweeting or check your owl post to locate Adelaide Oakes in the Transfiguration Courtyard. She expresses deep concern for her uncle Rowland, a merchant who has gone missing after trading with Ranrok's loyalists. Head toward the marked location in the North Ford Bog region to investigate Rowland's last known campsite.
Upon arriving at the camp, you will immediately encounter several aggressive goblins guarding the area. Defeat the enemies using powerful spell combinations to clear the site safely. Once the area is secure, examine the wooden crate sitting near the main tent to retrieve Rowland Oakes' Map along with his journal entries.
Deciphering Rowland's Map Clues
Examining the map reveals hand-drawn illustrations depicting landmark locations rather than explicit map coordinates. The drawing shows the campsite, a winding river, a distinctive rock formation, and a ruined fortress marked with a red cross. These visual indicators direct players toward a goblin stronghold situated further down the river in the Korrow Ruins region.
Mount your broom or beast to travel southwest along the river valley toward the indicated ruins. Pay close attention to the terrain features, as matching the rock formations ensures you stay on the correct path. Arriving at the Korrow Ruins confirms you have correctly interpreted the map's instructions.
Infiltrating the Korrow Ruins Hideout
The exterior of Korrow Ruins is heavily guarded by goblin loyalists and dark wizards. You can choose to fight your way through the courtyard or use Disillusionment to sneak past patrols silently. Locate the entrance leading deep into the underground goblin hideout beneath the ancient stone structure.
Inside the dungeon, navigate through the narrow corridors and eliminate remaining hostiles. Search the lower levels to locate Rowland held behind a locked cell door. Speak with him through the bars to learn that his wand was confiscated by the goblin commander, preventing his escape.
Retrieving the Wand and Freeing Rowland
Proceed deeper into the facility toward the large boiler room, which requires powering up a mechanical lift using Incendio or Confringo. Battle the goblin leader guarding the inner sanctuary to clear the area. Open the ornate treasure chest inside the commander's quarters to retrieve Rowland's custom wand.
Return to the cell block with the wand and hand it over to Rowland through the cell door. He will use his magic to free himself and express his immense gratitude for your help. Completing this final step successfully concludes the quest and rewards players with valuable gear and experience points.