guys, use the bug tracker or open a ticket. this is just a guide, ok?
in any case, the drakkensryd quest is bugged since forever, a major is even open but still pending; no idea when they plan to fix it but i wouldn't put much hope on it.
currently stuck and waiting for a server crash, which is super annoying especially when i cant be sitting in front of my pc 24/7 but mhe, whatcha gonna do?
btw a couple of heads up for the quest chain: if you use bartender, you may wanna disable the vehicle bar (or the add-on entirely) because its buggy as hell and you won't get any skills when you mount bears and drakes , making impossible at least 2 quests (other 2-3 can be done unmounted)
also if you plan to grind rep via badges, make sure you are not "at war" first.