Lurcher Demonstration is a repeatable quest in The Elder Scrolls Online wherein the Vestige must assist in training members of the Elsweyr Defense Force by demonstrating how to kill lurchers.
Background[]
Zahari asked me to help train new recruits for the Khajiit Defense Legion to fight enemies they may not have encountered in training.
Objectives[]
- Talk to Captain Shideya
- Kill Lurchers with Recruit (x6)
- Talk to Zahari
Walkthrough[]
After completing the Elsweyr prologue quest "The Halls of Colossus," you can speak to Zahari at the gate leading to Northern Elsweyr north of Courmount. She will only give one out of a number of possible quests, one of which is to help train recruits to fight against lurchers.
How can I help. "Our recruits sharpen their claws in the safety of camps, but few have seen the blood of battle. We need someone of true experience to prepare these soldiers for what lies ahead."
- What type of training did you have in mind? "Zahari suggests an observation, rather than a lesson. We ask that you show our recruits your your fghting techniques. Meet Captain Shideya at Rootwater Grove in Greenshade, and show our soldiers how to best fight against lurchers."
- Al right, I'll help train your recruits. "Be sure to protect the recruits you are asked to instruct. Your lessons will mean little if our soldiers are harmed in the process."

Rootwater Grove.
After speaking with Zahari, you will need to proceed to Rootwater Grove located in Greenshade east from Woodhearth. When you arrive, you will need to speak with Captain Shideya who will provide a Khajiiti Recruit as a follower, and with them in tow, you will then need to kill six lurchers in the camp.
"Welcome, walker. You have come to show our warriors how to fight, yes?"
- I'm ready to demonstrate my fighting skills. "This one has a recruit who will benefit most greatly from seeing you in action. Fight well and be careful."
After killing six lurchers, the Recruit will leave, and you can immediately return to Zahari in Grahtwood to finish the quest. Zahari will thank you for your service and provide a reward.
"You have returned to Zahari unharmed. Good. But is your assignment complete?"
- I showed your new recruits a thing or two. "Today they watch a warrior at work. Tomorrow, they face the mighty threat of the Dragons who threaten us. And thanks to you, they are a little more prepared for such a fight. You have this one's gratitude, warrior."
Reward[]
- Northern Elsweyr Defense Force Cache
- 73–302
- 508–7,485
Journal[]
Goblin Demonstration |
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Journal entry |
I must travel to Rootwater Grove in Greenshade in order to help train Northern Elsweyr Defense Force recruits to defeat lurchers. I must talk to Captain Shideya. She will pair me with a fledgling Khajiit warrior who will observe how I deal with powerful monsters.
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I showed a Northern Elsweyr Defense Force recruit how to defeat lurchers. I should return to Zahari and see what else she needs.
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Trivia[]
- The Khajiiti Recruit will leave the Vestige's service if they leave the Rootwater Grove area, and will return when the area is revisited.
- Other lurchers in Greenshade beyond Rootwater Grove will not count towards the objective to kill lurchers.