Disappointed mother
Name: Disappointed Mother
Location: Varrock, near the eastern entrance to the city, located close to the River Lum.
Appearance: The Disappointed Mother has a distinct appearance with her light brown robes, which resemble simple, common clothing. She has long brown hair, tied in a bun, and her face expresses a mixture of sadness and concern. Her posture is slightly slouched, giving an impression of weariness and disappointment.
Role: The Disappointed Mother is primarily involved in the “Druidic Ritual” quest. She appears as a character that players must interact with to advance through this questline. Her dialogue reflects her anguish and exasperation towards her son’s lack of ambition and sense of responsibility.
Dialogue: When approached, the Disappointed Mother often laments her son’s impractical choices, expressing deep sorrow over his decision to associate with less respectable characters. Her lines convey her dismay over his misadventures and her desire for him to find a proper path in life. The following lines can often be heard from her:
- “Oh, my poor son! What has become of him?”
- “He used to be so full of promise, but now he just lounges around with those hooligans.”
- “I wish he would come home and take responsibility for himself!”
Quest Involvement: During the Druidic Ritual quest, players must talk to the Disappointed Mother to gather information about her son, who is involved in the quest’s events. She provides background details that help illustrate the reasons behind her son’s questionable choices and offers clues that players can use to make progress in the quest. Players may find her confrontation with her son particularly poignant and illuminating as it highlights themes of parental concern and the responsibilities of youth.
Additional Information: The Disappointed Mother serves not only as a quest-related character but also acts as a representation of familial expectations and the pressures that can occur in relationships. Her character serves to deepen the story of the area residents and to enrich the narrative experience found throughout Gielinor.