Guild Wars 2 Walkthrough Part 3 – Norn – The Great Hunt

“Hunt down game animals and collect trophies”
Objective 1: Talk with Thora Griffonbane

Start by putting your mouse over the the goal to highlight the arrow leading to your target. She is just outside the tavern you start in. Head over to the woman with a star over her head. Approach her and hit “F” to begin your conversation

Thora Griffonbane
“Hey! Over here! You don't want to miss a chance for glory do you?
Thora Griffonbane: “Hail, Hero! Are you here to take part in this year's Great Hunt?”
Hero: “Of Crouse I am! Just tell me what needs to be done and stand clear”.
Throa: “Hunt down the wildest animals you can find and take trophies from your kills. Present only the finest to Ido the Tanner to prove your worth. Whoever has athe best trophy, and whose bravey is the greatest, will be invited to join the Great Hunt. Knut Whitebear has said this season's event will be one of the most dangerous, so be ready. I've even heard the renowed Eir Stegalkin might attend”.

Hero: “I look forward to impressing them both – after I've earned my place in the hunt”.

Objective 2: Hunt down a dire boar, owl griffon sire or minotaur bull and collect a trophy from your kill.

Head out to the West from the Town. Wait in the middle of the forest and you will eventually get a notice that a new event is nearby. This will lead to an encounter with the Alpine Bull Minotaur or one of the other 2 that were mentioned. It will have the support of 4 Young Alpine Minotaurs. Once the Bull goes down, it is up to you as to how many you want to take down.

Objective 3: Present your Trophy to Ido the Tanner

Head back to the Northwest, returning to town. Head into the marked building to meet with Ido the Tanner

Ido The Tanner: “Hail, Hunter! I'm the local leatherworker. Ido's the name. Show me your skills and I'll make 'em into trophies you'll be proud to show at the moot. Drinking, singing and boasting! I love a good old-fashioned moot. Others save their parties for holidays, but I say that every day alive's worth celebrating! Hey, Knut, look at this impressive trophy! Worthy of the Great Hunt, I'd say!”

Knut Whitebear: “Indeed. You are skilled enough to defeat your prey and wise enough to revere their spirits. You are worthy to join in this year's Great Hunt. By own own hand, I have brought the mighty wurm, Issormir. He waits above,  in the plateau, for one such as you to challenge him. The great Eir Stegalkin watches over him now, waiting for the hunt to commence. When it is time, you and the others will go to the high ground above the valley. There, you will face Issormir and claim victory–if you can”.

Hero: “I can and I will. This is where my legend begins!”

Objective 4: Accompany Eir on the Great Hunt

Head on out the Tannery and turn the South, going up the North as soon as you can. Follow the dirt path up to the stairs with the Shamans of the totems on them. Follow the stairs up to the top to find the great Wurm Issormir. At the top, you can plunge straight into battle. Fight and survive through it to finish out the mission and make it to the Wayfarer Foothills for the next set of quests.