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“Very well, Vikstone. Your people kept their end of the bargain. Tell Dumont that we’ll honor the deal.”
-Ivan
Return to Lieutenant Dumont in Amberpine Lodge.

Quest Giver: Ivan — Aspen Grove Post, Grizzly Hills [34, 64]
Turn In: Lieutenant Dumont — Amberpine Lodge, Grizzly Hills [31, 59]
Objective: Return to Lieutenant Dumont at Amberpine Lodge.
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Explore Grizzly Hills’ hidden easter eggs, lore mysteries, and connections across Warcraft history in Vikstone’s Grizzly Hills Chronicles, along with the complete quest storyline.
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Vikstone's War Journal“Very well, Vikstone.” Ivan’s grip on the cedar chest hadn’t loosened. “Your people kept their end of the bargain. Tell Dumont that we’ll honor the deal.”

Honor the deal… simple words from a man who’d almost named what was in that box.
The walk back to Amberpine Lodge gave me time to think. The trappers had agreed too quickly. Their gratitude felt rehearsed. And that slip of the tongue still echoed.
The Sc—
Whatever they’d recovered, they’d wanted it badly, badly enough to pledge scouts to a war that wasn’t theirs.
Dumont’s face lit up when I delivered the news.
“Excellent news, Vikstone. With the locals’ help we’ll have the logistical support we need to outmaneuver the Horde in this region.” He was already reaching for his maps. “I have further tasks for you if you’re interested.”
The Alliance had its scouts and the trappers had their relic. Everyone satisfied.
The Alliance had its scouts, the trappers had their relic, and everyone was satisfied. Everyone except the questions Vikstone couldn’t ask, which follow him into An Exercise in Diplomacy.