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The Sickness
Assassin's Creed Origins

The Sickness

Follow our guide to complete "The Sickness" quest in Assassin's Creed Origins, including investigation, combat, and tracking down the merchant.

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Follow our guide to complete "The Sickness" quest in Assassin's Creed Origins, including investigation, combat, and tracking down the merchant.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You'll pick up the quest "The Sickness" by speaking with one of the two men aboard Hotephres's ship.
  2. 2
    After accepting the quest, fast travel to Euhemeria. Head southwest, making sure to go past the river, until you find a hillside camp where bodies are being burned.
  3. 3
    When you talk to the indicated woman at the camp, she'll explain why the bodies are being burned, despite Bayek's initial superstitious concerns. Bayek decides to investigate further.
  4. 4
    Head downhill to the northwest to reach a village. An investigation area will appear on your screen.
  5. 5
    The woman will explain the context of the recent deaths, and a priest of Sobek will preach about his god. It seems like foul play is involved, so use your Animus Pulse.
  6. 6
    Examine the dead farmer, then the bowls of filthy food.
  7. 7
    Climb the wall to the north and examine the urns on the shelf, followed by two large vats of foul food.
  8. 8
    Return to the woman and speak with her. She'll mention a seemingly benevolent merchant is responsible for the food and offer to lead you to him.
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    Follow the woman. She'll lead you through Euhemeria, discussing a disturbing trend in Faiyum regarding the ethnic cleansing and disenfranchisement of Egyptians, which is causing conflict between Greeks and Egyptians.
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    You'll eventually reach the merchant's villa. Bayek will notice that not all residents of Faiyum are suffering from poverty.
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    Head through the villa and into the kitchen at the back. Here, Bayek will confirm that the merchant's generosity was actually a deadly ruse.
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    The merchant will appear with two guards (level 26). After Bayek confronts him, the merchant and his guards will attack. The guards are standard enemies, and the merchant will try to flee if you pressure him.
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    Defeat the guards first, then chase after the merchant. If he escapes, he'll attempt to hide in the Euhemeria Royal Granary.

Euhemeria Royal Granary:

  1. If the merchant fled, you'll need to pursue him to the Euhemeria Royal Granary. Even if he didn't escape, it's worth clearing out this restricted zone.
  2. There are several guards present, but the area is relatively easy to navigate. You can use the windows to take out isolated guards or climb to the roof for a similar advantage.
  3. Clear out the guards using your preferred method.
  4. Once the area is secure, head inside the main building. You'll find a satchel on a table and a large red chest in the corner.
Tips
  • If the merchant escapes, don't let him get too far, or he'll make his way to the Euhemeria Royal Granary.
  • The Euhemeria Royal Granary is a restricted area, so be prepared for guards.
  • Loot the satchel and the red chest inside the granary for rewards.
  • Completing "The Sickness" quest: 3,000 XP
  • Clearing the Euhemeria Royal Granary: 450 XP

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