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[Investigation scene, Fleeing Phoenix]
The Sinking City 2

[Investigation scene, Fleeing Phoenix]

Complete The Sinking City 2 Fleeing Phoenix investigation by collecting all key evidence, including Undead Mayan and Hill's request.

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Complete The Sinking City 2 Fleeing Phoenix investigation by collecting all key evidence, including Undead Mayan and Hill's request.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Interact with the corpse in the entrance (Corpse with broken neck).
  2. 2
    Head down to the basement and clear out the wylebeasts. You will gain +94 XP.
  3. 3
    Interact with the dead man closest to the stairs (Corpse with stomach wounds - Evidence 1/3).
  4. 4
    Interact with the dead Stygian.
  5. 5
    Interact with the face-down corpse (Massacre victim).
  6. 6
    Interact with the corpse by the broken automatic phonograph (One hit wonder).
  7. 7
    Climb the stacked furniture in the next room to the ground floor apartment.
  8. 8
    Interact with the page on the large vanity (A letter from the landlord [LORE, Documents]).
  9. 9
    Interact with the corpse in the white suit (Bastard).
  10. 10
    Return to the basement and go upstairs to the upper floor.
  11. 11
    Once you enter the open apartment, a grey native-looking woman will attack. She takes an unusual amount of damage then disappears. This provides a New Mind Palace clue [Resurrected Mayan tried to kill Hill] and the Undead Mayan [CASEBOOK, Fleeing Pheonix] (Key Evidence 1/2). You will gain +457 XP.
  12. 12
    Interact with Joseph Hill. You can ask him about: "What on earth just attacked us?", "Why was it here?", "Help me get to Cthygonnaar.", "A problem?", "I have the Seal.", "Is there any way to stop Usha?", "I can track her, but then what?", "How can I find her?", "Tell me more about yourself.", "Tell me about those tattoos.", "When did you get sick?", "You must have some unique skills.", "Xibalba?", "You want to get beneath Oakmont?", and "That's all I wanted to know.".
  13. 13
    After the conversation, the "Undead Mayan" casebook entry will be removed. You will receive new Mind Palace clues [Hill will help me if I find Usha] and [Usha needs blood to become stronger], and Hill's request [CASEBOOK, Fleeing Phoenix] (Key Evidence 2/2). All Key Evidence is now collected.
  14. 14
    Interact with the calendar round in the case to the right of Joseph (Mayan artifacts).
  15. 15
    Interact with the letter on the table just outside of Joseph's protection circle (Crumpled letter [LORE, Correspondence] - Evidence 2/3).
  16. 16
    Interact with the framed photo on the vanity in the bedroom and examine the picture (Photo from the expedition [LORE, Correspondence] - Evidence 3/3). All Evidence is now collected. You will gain +184 XP and 1 Knowledge Point (costing 2,000 XP).
  17. 17
    Leave the apartments.
Tips
  • Pay attention to the experience points gained to track your progress towards the next level.
  • The Mind Palace clues provide crucial information for advancing the narrative.
  • Ensure all evidence is collected before leaving the area to avoid missing details.

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