The Ranger's Companion

Overview
Summary
 * 1) Find the shrine of Melandru's statue along the path in the woods.
 * 2) Use your Charm Animal skill on one of Melandru's Stalkers when it appears.
 * 3) Return to Master Ranger Nente for your reward.

Obtained from
 * Master Ranger Nente in Regent Valley (Pre-Searing)

Requirements
 * Only available to Rangers or during the quest A Second Profession

Reward
 * 250 XP

Dialogue
 * "One of the great joys in a Ranger's life is earning the trust of an animal companion. If you are interested, I will give you a skill that will allow you to charm an animal.  However, it would not be fitting, so close to a shrine of Melandru, to charm just any creature."
 * "Along the path here you will find the shrine. Nearby you may find one of the rare cats known by the name Melandru's Stalker.  If you can charm one of these animals, you will truly have Melandru's blessing."

Walkthrough
When you accept this quest, Master Ranger Nente gives you the following skills:
 * Comfort Animal
 * Charm Animal
 * Troll Unguent

Follow the path south until you come to Melandru's statue. Use Charm Animal on one of the Melandru's Stalkers in the area. The Melandru's Stalker will start attacking you, but you will eventually tame it.

After taming the pet, return to Master Ranger Nente to get your reward.