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Where/how do I get him?
  • 1 of 4: Valygar is in his cabin in the northwestern section of the Umar Hills map.
  • 2 of 4: Go into his cabin, and he will talk to you.
  • 3 of 4: If you don't threaten to kill him, he will agree to join you.
  • 4 of 4: You must pick him up in order to do the mage stronghold quest.