Solak, Guardian of the Grove
Solak is a Guardian of Guthix and a being born of the Anima Mundi, created to protect the Lost Grove, a sacred island tied to the planet's life force. During the Second Age, he was aided by four elite elf warriors sent by Seren, one of whom, Erethdor, turned against them after becoming corrupted by blight magic. Solak and the other elves defeated Erethdor, but Solak absorbed half of his soul, which gradually corrupted him over thousands of years. By the Sixth Age, Erethdor had nearly overtaken Solak's mind, prompting the World Guardian, Merethiel, and a group of adventurers to intervene. After a brutal battle inside and outside Solak’s mind, they succeeded in freeing him. Solak then vowed to help restore the Grove alongside Merethiel, acknowledging the cost of Erethdor’s betrayal but finding closure and purpose moving forward.
The fight against Solak allows for solo players or teams of up to seven to take on the challenge, making it one of the few high-level PvM encounters that supports large group coordination. He is most commonly hunted for Erethdor’s Grimoire and its pages, which are used to charge the book and activate its powerful passive combat effects. This item is especially valuable for high-tier bossing due to its crit-enhancing abilities. Solak also drops other rare and sought-after uniques, including the Blightbound Crossbows (Main-Hand and Off-Hand), Cinderbane Gloves, the Ancient Elven Ritual Shard, and a boss pet. Outside of these rare drops, he provides high-value common loot like herbs, salvage, and potions, these items support player progression and provide consistent rewards for those grinding the encounter. His drop table and mechanical complexity make him a popular boss for experienced PvMers looking for both challenge and profit.