Mischief in the Larder

The quest Mischief in the Larder is occurs during the Human Noble origin story.

Background
Get your trusty hound out of the larder

Ser Gilmore has come to you with a problem in the kitchen: Your dog is in the pantry causing problems, and the cook wants you to deal with him. Ser Gilmore will join you while you deal with the matter.

-QUEST COMPLETE-

You have dealt with your dog and Ser Gilmore has gone back to his duties.

Walkthrough
You meet Ser Gilmore after exiting the main hall in Castle Cousland, where he presents you with the quest. Proceed north to the kitchen to initiate a discussion with ornery Nan the cook. Enter the pantry and fight your first battle against approximately nine giant rats. They are easy kills, especially with Ser Gilmore and Dog's help. After the rats are dead, Ser Gilmore leaves your party and Dog remains. Go back to the kitchen to talk to Cook.

Result

 * Dog joins you as a companion.
 * You receive 500 XP.
 * You are now free to talk to Fergus.