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Pirate's Treasure/Quick guide

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Start pointMap icon Talk to Redbeard Frank at the northernmost dock at Port Sarim, just outside The Rusty Anchor. Show on map
Official difficultyNovice
Official lengthVery Short
DescriptionRedbeard Frank knows the location of pirate treasure, but he'll only part with the knowledge for a bottle of Karamjan rum.
Requirements Able to defeat or run away from a Combat level 4 gardener.
Items required
Recommended
Enemies to defeat Gardener (level 4, optional)

Walkthrough

Captain Redbeard

  • Talk to Redbeard Frank by the pub to the north Port Sarim dock. (Chat 1•1)…
    1I'm in search of treasure.
    1Ok, I will bring you some rum
  • Travel to Karamja for 30 coins (talk to Seaman Thresnor, Seaman Lorris, or Captain Tobias on the south-west docks).

The island of Karamja

  • Head west to the Karamja Wines, Spirits, and Beers bar and buy one Karamjan rum for 30 coins. (Do not try to leave the island with the rum.)
  • Grab 10 Bananas from the nearby trees.
  • Talk to Luthas the banana farmer about the customs workers, (Chat 2)…
    2That customs officer is annoying isn't she?
    then talk to him again to ask for a job. (Chat 1)…
    1Could you offer me employment on your plantation?
  • Place your rum in the crate outside, then right-click Fill to add the 10 bananas (the crate outside, not in the bedroom. Careful not to eat the bananas).
  • Talk to Luthas and get your payment from him.
  • Take the boat back to Port Sarim. (Chat 1•2•1)…
    1Can I journey on this ship?
    2Search away, I have nothing to hide.
    10k.

Back at Port Sarim

  • Take a white apron from the fishing store Gerrant's Fishy Business..
  • Talk to Wydin in the food store South of Gerrant's and get a job while wearing your white apron. (Chat 4)…
    4Well, can I get a job here?
  • Search the crate with the banana on it to get the rum.
  • Give the rum to Redbeard Frank, he will give you a key. (Chat 1)…
    1Ok thanks, I'll go and get it.
  • Go upstairs in the Blue Moon Inn in Varrock and use your key on the chest in the room directly west. Read the pirate message.
Location of the buried treasure.

Buried treasure

  • Head to Falador Park.
    • If you didn't have a spade already, you can get one from the Estate agent's house on the south-west side of the park, right next to the study desk.
  • Dig in Falador park, kill the Gardener (or run away to despawn him).
  • Dig again to get a casket.
  • Congratulations, quest complete!

Rewards

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