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Investigating a Cult
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Investigating a Cult

Follow this Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen walkthrough to investigate the 'Salvation' cult. Find clues in Gran Soren, locate Mason in the Aqueduct, and discover the Catacombs.

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Follow this Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen walkthrough to investigate the 'Salvation' cult. Find clues in Gran Soren, locate Mason in the Aqueduct, and discover the Catacombs.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Speak with Ser Maximilian to accept the quest 'Investigate a Cult'.
  2. 2
    Seek information about the cult 'Salvation' in Gran Soren. You will be directed to either Devyn at Devyn’s Barber Shop or Meridith at the Gran Soren Union Inn.
  3. 3
    Both Devyn and Meridith will refer you to Mason, who is hiding in the Slums (Aqueduct) north-east of the Venery.
  4. 4
    Enter the 'Aqueduct' via a ladder and find Mason in the eastern-most tunnel.
  5. 5
    Talk to Mason. He will give you 'Salvation's Badge' to help you gain the trust of cult members.
  6. 6
    The map will now show three potential informants. You only need to find one. Speak to Ser Sarius, a Gran Soren soldier who patrols near the Gran Soren Union Inn and the bridges to the south-east.
  7. 7
    Ser Sarius will reveal that a gathering is taking place at the Catacombs, a location he deems too dangerous. This is your destination.
  8. 8
    To reach the Catacombs, you must travel through the Estan Plains and into the Deos Hills to the north.
  9. 9
    Before heading directly to the Catacombs, take a detour. Exit Gran Soren via the southern gate (the one you first used to enter the city).
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    Cross the bridge leading away from the city and head south-west. You will encounter a cart being attacked by Goblins.
  11. 11
    Assist the Gran Soren guards in fighting the Goblins. During the fight, a Griffin will appear. It will likely snatch the Oxen from the cart and fly away. This is not considered your first Griffin fight.
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    To proceed to the Catacombs, exit Gran Soren via the northern gate.
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    Follow the road north-west towards the bridge that separates the Estan Plains from the Deos Hills.
  14. 14
    Cross the bridge. Be aware that Goblins may randomly appear as an 'Ambush!' quest.
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    Continue north-east on the road until it forks. Take the north-western fork.
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    During the day, you may encounter a few Bandits. At night, you will face Skeletons and Phantoms.
  17. 17
    Just south of the bend where the road turns west, you will find two sets of warrior remains west of the road. A sacked caravan with Undead may also be found nearby.
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    Continue west and north-west. You will find another fork in the road. The current road continues west, while an unmarked path heads north.
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    More warrior remains can be found east of a large boulder near the unmarked northern path. The Catacombs are located at the end of the northern path.
Tips
  • Bring plenty of lantern oil, as the Catacombs are dark and require a light source.
  • The journey to the Catacombs involves traversing the Deos Hills, providing an opportunity to explore this area.
  • 'Salvation's Badge' (given by Mason)
  • Information leading to the Catacombs

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