Tamriel Rebuilt:Gummidge

An old commoner has lost something... but what exactly? Quest Giver: Balicius Coloni in Firewatch Location(s): Firewatch Reward: 1x Flin, a free night's rest at the Howling Noose ID: TR_m1_FW_Gummidge

Which ingredient is the "Gummidge"?

Quick Walkthrough

1. Talk to Balicius Coloni in Firewatch to find out what he wants.
2. Ask around to find out what he could be talking about.
3. Speak to Cornelius Sympsus at The Howling Noose about gummidge.
4. Ask Vaselius Tunifus in the Legion Garrison Dungeons about gummidge.
5. Bring Balicius the 'gummidge' he wants.
6. Return to Cornelius for a small reward.

Detailed Walkthrough

The Frustrated Commoner

Balicius Coloni can be found in Firewatch, in the back alley area behind Mist-Eyes' Apothecary. If engaged in conversation, all he will say is "Have you seen my gummidge?" Pressing him for more information doesn't work. He wonders out loud how long you have been in Morrowind and insists everybody knows what gummidge is.

Gathering Information

Unfortunately, although most people will take a guess at what gummidge is, most can't say for sure. Some people will say that they have heard that word used for hackle-lo leaf but say not to quote them on that. Others will tell you that it's probably sload soap and that Albecius could certainly use some. Still others will say that it sounds like scrib jelly, because it's so gummy while a fourth group recall their grandfathers talking about gummidge and meaning wickwheat.

Only a couple of individuals can set you on the right track. Cornelius Sympsus is the tavernkeep of the local drinking establishment - The Howling Noose, and knows Balicius well enough to recall his time spent in the Dustmoth Legion. He suggests asking around the Legion Garrison, opposite Ember Keep. In the dungeons there, you will find Vaselius Tunifus, who actually served alongside Balicius in days gone by. He identifies gummidge as 'hackle-lo':

"Yes, I was fighting alongside Balicius Coloni during the Simulacrum, but that's nothing I'd like to be reminded of. He was a drunkard already back then, and a horrible soldier. He also had an irritating habit of chewing on a hackle-lo leaf all the time. I'll trade my left pauldron if that's not what gummidge is. Needless to say, it's certainly a word he has invented himself." - Vaselius Tunifus

You can sometimes obtain a hackle-lo leaf from the food barrels north of Firewatch's fountain, but should be able to find it elsewhere in Morrowind. Returning with any one sample to Balicius and asking him about gummidge will have him pronounce himself satisfied. You'll receive no reward. The closest you will get to acknowledgement of your good deed is a free night's rest at the Hanging Noose, which Cornelius Sympsus will offer you alongside a bottle of flin, when you tell him of these events.

Quest Stages

The following Journal ID and Index codes can be used with the Journal console command to manually update the quest to a certain point.

Gummidge (TR_m1_FW_Gummidge)
Index	Finishes Quest	Journal Entry
10		Balicius Coloni has asked me to find him some "gummidge." When I asked what gummidge was, he looked at me like I was crazy.
20		Someone in Firewatch suggested that the publican at The Howling Noose might know what gummidge is.
50		Cornelius Sympsus at The Howling Noose told me that Balicius is a veteran from the Legion. He thought someone at the Dustmoth Garrison might know what gummidge is. He also asked me to return to him if I'm able to help Balicius.
95		I brought Balicius Coloni some "gummidge." Apparently gummidge is hackle-lo leaf.
100	Finishes quest	I brought Balicius Coloni some "gummidge." Apparently gummidge is hackle-lo leaf.
150	Finishes quest	Cornelius Sympsus offered me some drink and a night's stay at the inn for helping Balicius.
Gummidge (TR_m1_FW_Gummidge_a)
50		Someone in Firewatch told me that gummidge might be hackle-lo leaf.
Gummidge (TR_m1_FW_Gummidge_b)
50		Someone in Firewatch told me that gummidge might be sload soap.
Gummidge (TR_m1_FW_Gummidge_c)
50		Someone in Firewatch told me that gummidge might be wickwheat.
Gummidge (TR_m1_FW_Gummidge_d)
50		Someone in Firewatch told me that gummidge might be scrib jelly.
Gummidge (TR_m1_FW_Gummidge_e)
50		Someone in Firewatch told me that gummidge might be scuttle.
Gummidge (TR_m1_FW_Gummidge_f)
50		Someone in Firewatch told me that gummidge might be a kwama egg.
Gummidge (TR_m1_FW_Gummidge_g)
50		Someone in Firewatch told me that gummidge might be scathecraw.