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The Depths of Despair/Quick guide

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This quest has an in-depth guide.
It contains a more detailed description of dialogue, cutscenes, and storyline.

Details

Start pointMap icon Talk to Lord Kandur Hosidius at his home in Hosidius, north-west of the Vinery. Show on map
Official difficultyIntermediate
Official lengthShort
DescriptionArtur Hosidius has gone missing, and Lord Kandur Hosidius needs your help to find his son and bring him home.
Requirements
Items required None
Recommended
Enemies to defeat Sand Snake (level 36)

Walkthrough

The start point of the quest.
This fight takes place in an instance.
On death, all unprotected items will be moved to a grave outside the instance. Any items left on the ground will be lost.
  • Navigate to the end of the caves and climb down the tunnel at the end.
  • Speak to Artur Hosidius.
  • Kill the Sand Snake (level 36).
  • Search the chest.
  • Return to Lord Kandur Hosidius and talk to him.
  • Congratulations, quest complete!

Rewards

Sources & credits

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