The Tale of Rowland Oakes is an engaging side quest in Hogwarts Legacy that tests both your combat readiness and navigational skills. Players assist Adelaide Oakes in tracking down her missing uncle after his trade dealings with Ranrok's loyalists turn dangerous. Completing this objective rewards you with unique equipment items and valuable experience points.
Starting the Quest and Finding the Campsite
To begin this mission, travel to the Transfiguration Courtyard in the Astronomy Wing of Hogwarts Castle and speak with Adelaide Oakes. She expresses concern regarding her uncle Rowland, who has failed to check in after setting up a trading camp. After your conversation, a waypoint appears on your map marking his last known camp near the North Hogwarts Region.
Upon arriving at the campsite, you must clear out a small band of goblin loyalists guarding the perimeter. Once the area is secure, cast Revelio near the wooden crates to uncover crucial clues. Inspecting the crates yields Rowland's journal along with a hand-drawn map detailing key landmarks.
Deciphering Rowland's Map to Locate Korrow Ruins
The map provided by Rowland depicts a winding river, distinct rock formations, and a ruined fortress marked with a red symbol. Following the river downstream toward the southwest leads you directly to the goblin outpost known as Korrow Ruins. You can choose to bypass minor encounters using your broom or fight through exterior goblin sentries.
Understanding how to complete The Tale of Rowland Oakes requires navigating these ruins carefully. The entrance to the underground complex sits past the main courtyard of the ruined fortress. Preparing defensive spells and crowd-control magic helps immensely when facing clustered goblin forces inside.
Exploring the Ruins and Retrieving the Wand
Inside Korrow Ruins, battle your way through subterranean corridors until you reach a heavy cell door where Rowland is trapped. Speaking to him through the bars reveals that he cannot escape without his confiscated wand. He informs you that the goblins stored his belongings deeper inside the fortress past a powered mechanism.
To progress, locate the boiler mechanism on the upper walkway of the central chamber. Cast Incendio or Confringo on the furnace to ignite the mechanism and unseal the heavy metal door. Proceed through the newly opened area, defeat the goblin boss named Pergit, and collect Rowland's wand from the side room table.
Freeing Rowland Oakes and Quest Rewards
With the wand back in your inventory, return to the cell block to free Rowland from captivity. He expresses immense gratitude for your intervention and promises to avoid dangerous goblin trade deals in the future. Returning the wand finishes the questline successfully.
Completing this adventure unlocks valuable gear rewards and adds progress toward full regional exploration. Players gain a deeper understanding of goblin loyalist activity across the Highlands while helping a concerned classmate. Ensure you loot all hidden collection chests in the ruins before returning to Hogwarts.
