Embarking on side quests in Hogwarts Legacy allows players to discover hidden stories and valuable loot scattered across the Highlands. One notable mission is The Tale of Rowland Oakes, which challenges players to track down a missing wizard and decrypt his handwritten map. Following the visual clues on this map is essential for locating Rowland's hidden stash and rescuing him from goblin captivity.
Starting the Quest and Finding the Campsite
To begin this quest, speak with Adelaide Oakes in the Transfiguration Courtyard at Hogwarts. She will voice concerns regarding her uncle Rowland Oakes, a trader who has gone silent after dealing with Ranrok's loyalists. Head toward the marked location in the North Ford Bog to investigate his abandoned campsite and gather initial clues.
Upon arriving at the campsite, defeat any goblins guarding the area to inspect the surroundings safely. Search the wooden crates near the tents to discover Rowland Oakes' Map alongside his personal journal. Acquiring this map unlocks the specific clues needed to pinpoint his actual location further south.
Deciphering the Rowland Oakes Map Clues
The map provided by Rowland features a series of drawn landmarks rather than standard quest markers. It highlights a river, a distinct rock formation, and a ruined outpost marked with a red cross. Understanding these visual indicators directs players toward Korrow Ruins, located in the western portion of the Hogwarts valley region.
Travel southwest along the riverbank until you reach the goblin fortification built into the ancient ruins. The red cross on the map corresponds directly to the entrance of the Korrow Ruins dungeon. Preparing your combat spells before entering is highly recommended due to heavy goblin guard presence.
Infiltrating Korrow Ruins to Save Rowland
Battle through the exterior guards and step inside the underground facility to locate Rowland Oakes. Navigate down the winding stone corridors until you reach a large central hall featuring a locked boiler door. You will find Rowland trapped behind a cell door on the lower level, needing his wand to escape.
Explore the upper levels of the stronghold to locate the specialized mechanism powering the main vault doors. Fire a fire-based spell like Incendio at the boiler furnace to restore power to the mechanism. Head through the newly opened doors, defeat the goblin chief, and retrieve Rowland's wand from the table inside.
Claiming Quest Rewards and Completion
Return the wand to Rowland Oakes at his cell door to secure his immediate release. Expressing relief, he will thank you for your bravery and reward your efforts with valuable crafting gear. Completing this rescue grants substantial experience points and unlocks unique appearances for your collection gallery.
Before leaving the Korrow Ruins, ensure you search all nearby treasure chests scattered within the inner chambers. These chests contain randomized gear pieces and extra Galleons to boost your character's stats. Solving this mystery provides both rich narrative depth and excellent mechanical rewards for dedicated explorers.
