How do you complete the quest without fighting Verata?

Basically run to Ascalon Foothills after fight starts.
After talking to Verata, he hesitates for a split-second before becoming an enemy. Use this time to start running south to Ascalon Foothills. Once you pass through the gate, the quest registers "Completed."

With this exploit, you don't get the XP for killing Verata, but you save time fighting if you want to skip it. Or, use this knowledge to escape if things get too tough. On the map, Verata is at position 04.



This post has been edited by vict3r: Nov 20 2009, 10:14 PM