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[Location, OLDGROVE] (3)
The Sinking City 2

[Location, OLDGROVE] (3)

Complete the Fathers and Sons case in The Sinking City 2. Arrange safe passage for Fred to learn Professor Dough's location.

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Complete the Fathers and Sons case in The Sinking City 2. Arrange safe passage for Fred to learn Professor Dough's location.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Speak with Robert Throgmorton. Choose any dialogue option to progress.
  2. 2
    After the conversation, you will receive a Shotgun, x2 12-gauge shell, and +1,367 XP.
  3. 3
    The case 'Quid Pro Quo' will be marked as COMPLETE.
  4. 4
    You will gain 1 Knowledge Point, costing 1,000 XP.
  5. 5
    A new case, 'Fathers and Sons' (MC4), will be added to your casebook.
  6. 6
    Fred has informed you that he knows the location of Professor Harriet Dough, the leader of the lost expedition.
  7. 7
    Fred will only reveal the location if you arrange safe passage for him out of the city.
  8. 8
    He suggested using the local smuggling ring for this.
  9. 9
    Fred believes the smugglers use advertisements for Salvation Harbor in the local newspaper for secret communication, with a new message likely appearing each day.
  • Shotgun
  • x2 12-gauge shell
  • +1,367 XP
  • Quid Pro Quo: CASE COMPLETE
  • 1 Knowledge Point
  • NEW CASE: Fathers and Sons
Tips
  • Pay attention to newspaper advertisements for clues regarding the smugglers' communication.
  • The smugglers are likely using coded messages within the Salvation Harbor ads.

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