Mad Hermit

The mad hermit is encountered by the party in the northeast section of the East Brecilian Forest. Trading with him for his acorn, rummaging through the tree stump he lives in,

Background
The hermit is a deranged mage living in the forest who believes the trees are out to get him. He believes "they" sent the player character as part of some conspiracy. He only speaks in questions and insists the character do the same in order to get any information out of him. The player may also trade for an ancient helmet or a book if one has items of interest to him.

Involvement
Meeting the hermit and either trading with him for his acorn, rummaging through the tree stump he lives in to find his valuables, or killing him and searching his body triggers the quest The Mage's Treasure. Finding these treasures and returning them to The Grand Oak

Trivia
His first question to the player is "What is your name?" and sounds very much like the toll bridge keeper in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.