Guild Wars 2 – Help Leigheara protect the Revered Terebinth

“Fight the Nightmare Court and free prisoners from Beldame's Rise. Remove pests and stranglebloom surrounding the Revered Terebinth.”

Head to the North from the Watchful Source Waypoint. There you will find Gardener Leigheara. Talk with her to learn more of the events in this area:
Gardener Leigheara: “In my Dream, I saw a wise tree that held the future in its branches. Once I saw the Revered Terebinth, I knew I must protect it. Sadly, our dark siblings want to twist it, and us, into the Nightmare.”
Hero: “Perhaps I can help.”
Leigheara: “And I shall offer you options. Those with power should fight the Nightmare Court directly and free their prisoners. Those with a gentler hand can remove pests and weeds from the great tree.”

Hero A) “Tell me more about the Nightmare Court.”
Leigheara: “The courtiers at Baldame's Rise deal in foul experiments. They prey on us and all we revere, attempting to turn all that is beautiful into the grotesque like them. Not even the skritt are safe.”
Hero: “I'd like to know about something else.” - back to the previous dialogue menu

Hero B) “Tell me more about the prisoners.”
Leigheara: “Prisoners are Beldame's Rise are tortured until they can no longer tell right from wrong, with mind control used to speed the way. These poor people must be freed.”
Hero: “I'd like to know about something else.” - back to the previous dialogue menu

Hero C) “Tell me how to get rid if weeds and pests.”
Leigheara: “Termites burrow deep into the ground and feed on the roots of large plants, while weeds choke the plants around them and deprive them of food. Both must be removed to protect the tree.”
Hero: “I'd like to know about something else.” - back to the previous dialogue menu

Hero D) “What is sacred about this tree?”
Leigheara: “This tree constantly bears fruit that brings power when eaten. I have heard that it was a second-born's sacrifice that caused this change. The other gardeners could tell you more.”
Hero: “I'd like to know about something else.” - back to the previous dialogue menu

Now it is time to start exploring the area and hunting down the various elements that can be used to complete this renown quest. First, start searching the area around Leigheara. Sometimes there will be some stranglebloom nearby for some quick progress. Uprooting the Stranglebloom has a chance of you also uprooting a termite larvae, Lvl. 17. While this counts for 2 parts of progress, it can be unpleasant surprise at times.

Next on the simpler list are the Termite Mounds. Interact with them to destroy them. Once they are destroyed a Termite larvae Lvl. 17 will attack you. This is a normal thing and something that should be expected.

Head around the area and you will find not only Nightmare Courtiers, but their hounds as well. Take on both as they both provide progress for this renown quest. If you encounter any Nightmare Spiders, they too will count as progress for this renown quest.

One thing that is unlisted, but apparent, is simply helping the Sylari in the area. Any of the Wyld Hunt Valiants or the Gardeners who are downed can be revived for credit toward this quest.

When you finish this renown quest you will get the letter, “How a Legend Grows” with 1 silver, 1 copper:
“Daily I hear whispers of your name, given with awe and gratitude. I'm confident that your impact on this world will be one worth of all Ventari's hopes, one that will aid all the races – Gardener Leigheara”

Return to Leigheara as she is now offering the following Karma Items:
Terebinth Leaf: 189 Karma
Accessory: +6 Condition Damage, Lvl. 17
Terebinth Loop: 224 Karma
Ring: +8 Power, Lvl. 17
Terebinth Staff: 224 Karma
Staff, Weapon Strength: 210 – 236, +21 Toughness, Lvl. 17
Terebinth Leaf: 371 Karma
Accessory: + Condition Damage, Lvl. 17
Terebinth Loop: 441 Karma
Ring: +9 Power, Lvl. 17
Terebinth Staff: 441 Karma
Staff, Weapon Strength: 228 – 257, +23 Vitality, Minor Sigil of Force (+1% Damage), Lvl. 17