A comprehensive guide to completing all side quests in Cairn, detailing locations, objectives, and strategies to earn the 'All Side Quests Completed' achievement.
Walkthrough
- 1The Whispering Woods: Speak to Elara in Oakhaven to receive the quest 'Lost Locket'. Follow the forest path, defeat the forest sprites, and retrieve the locket from the hidden grove.
- 2The Sunken City: Find the map fragment in the Old Library. This leads to the Sunken City entrance. Navigate the underwater ruins, solve the pressure plate puzzle, and defeat the Guardian of the Depths.
- 3The Crystal Caves: Talk to Borin the Dwarf in the Miner's Guild. He needs rare crystals from the Crystal Caves. Brave the cave system, avoid the crystal golems, and collect the three unique crystals.
- 4The Haunted Manor: Investigate rumors of a haunting in Blackwood Manor. Enter the manor, find the ghost's diary, and perform the ritual to appease the spirit.
- 5The Dragon's Peak: A high-level quest. Seek out the hermit on Dragon's Peak. He will ask you to retrieve a scale from a sleeping dragon. Stealth is key to avoid waking the beast.
Tips
- Always talk to NPCs, even those who don't have an obvious quest marker.
- Explore every nook and cranny of the map; many side quests are hidden.
- Keep an eye on your inventory for items that might be quest-related.
- Some side quests are time-sensitive or have missable elements.
Completing all side quests rewards the player with the 'All Side Quests Completed' achievement and a unique item: 'The Adventurer's Charm', which slightly boosts all stats.
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