You awaken from eternal slumber to find that you have been given a second chance by a stranger who claims to have power over death. That is a matter to uncover later on. For now, you need to find out where you perished and get equipped so you can chase down foggy memories of a friend you left behind.
Getting started
It begins as Humble Beginnings ends, with no one to talk to first.
Requirements
None. Any character can take it on.
Rewards
Forging
Mining
Woodcutting
Survival
Arcana
ArtisanYou also receive these along the way:
Bundle of Feathers
Copper Arrow Tips
Bucket (A Test of Control)
Empty Vial (A Test of Control)
Poplar Wand
Items you will need
Everything the steps ask you to have, make, gather or hand over, at the most any one step asks for.
| Item | Amount | How | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
 Copper Pickaxe | 1 | Have | Yearning for the Mines (only if you take "A Familiar Approach") |
 Copper Ore | 3 | Gather | Yearning for the Mines (only if you take "A Familiar Approach") |
 Copper Bar | 1 | Make | She who smelt it... (only if you take "A Familiar Approach") |
 Copper Sword | 1 | Make, Bank | Sharp Thinking, In the Bank |
 Copper Axe | 1 | Have | Back to the Lumberyard (only if you take "A Different Approach") |
 Poplar Logs | 3 | Gather | Back to the Lumberyard (only if you take "A Different Approach") |
 Unstrung Poplar Shortbow | 1 | Have | On Target (only if you take "Stringing Along") |
 Copper Arrow | 1 | Have | On Target (only if you take "Stringing Along") |
 Flax | 1 | Gather | Spinning a Yarn (only if you take "Stringing Along") |
 Bowstring | 1 | Make | Spinning a Yarn (only if you take "Stringing Along") |
 Poplar Shortbow | 1 | Have, Bank | Fully Fledged, In the Bank |
 Unenchanted Poplar Wand | 1 | Have | Seeking Enchantment (only if you take "A Fancy Stick") |
 Bucket of Milk | 1 | Have | Alchemical Errand (only if you take "A Fancy Stick") |
 Vial of Water | 1 | Have | Alchemical Errand (only if you take "A Fancy Stick") |
 Coneleaf | 1 | Have | Alchemical Errand (only if you take "A Fancy Stick") |
 Antipoison | 1 | Have | Enchanted at Last (only if you take "A Fancy Stick") |
| Poplar Wand | 1 | Bank | In the Bank |
People involved
Walkthrough
28 steps. It gives the story away, so open it when you need it.
- 1
Death
Speak with the mysterious stranger.
- Talk to Adon, The StrangerAdon
- 2
Where to Start?
Listen to the Town Crier's warning.
- Listen to the Town CrierTown Crier
- 3
The Man at the North Gate
Speak to Captain Badon at the gate.
- Talk to Captain BadonTheodore Badon
The conversation branches here. What you choose decides which of these you play:
Option 1
- 1
A Familiar Approach
Visit Agneiss at the mine.
- 2
Melee Arts
Visit Agneiss at the mine.
- Talk to Agneiss Bellows near the Kal MineAgneiss Bellows
- 3
Yearning for the Mines
Mine copper ore and visit Silvia.
- Take a Pickaxe from the box next to AgneissCopper Pickaxe
- Mine 3 Copper Ore3 x Copper Ore
- Exit the Mine and Speak with Silvia BellowsSilvia Bellows
- Take a Pickaxe from the box next to Agneiss
- 4
She who smelt it...
Smelt copper ore into bars.
- Smelt a Copper BarCopper Bar
- Show Silvia your barSilvia Bellows
- Smelt a Copper Bar
- 5
Sharp Thinking
Forge a weapon at the anvil.
- Forge a Copper SwordCopper Sword
- Show Silvia your swordSilvia Bellows
- Forge a Copper Sword
Option 2
- 1
A Different Approach
Seek out Elmer Albero at the lumber yard.
- 2
Timber!
Speak with Elmer Albero at the lumber yard.
- Speak with Elmer Albero at the lumber yard.Elmer Albero
- 3
Back to the Lumberyard
Take the axe, chop three Poplar Logs, and return to Elmer.
- Take the axe from the stump next to ElmerCopper Axe
- Chop 3 Poplar Logs3 x Poplar Logs
- Bring the logs back to ElmerElmer Albero
- Take the axe from the stump next to Elmer
- 4
A Crafty Teacher
Take your logs to Sedna Trappe and pick a craft.
- Take your logs to Sedna TrappeSedna Trappe
The conversation branches here. What you choose decides which of these you play:
Option 1
- 1
Stringing Along
Listen to Sedna's lesson on crafting ranged weapons.
- 2
On Target
Craft an unstrung Poplar Shortbow and arrows, then show them to Sedna.
- Craft an unstrung Poplar ShortbowUnstrung Poplar Shortbow
- Craft Copper ArrowsCopper Arrow
- Show your progress to SednaSedna Trappe
- Craft an unstrung Poplar Shortbow
- 3
A Stringy Situation
Speak with Abel Wethers about a bowstring.
- Speak with Abel Wethers about a bowstringAbel Wethers
- 4
Spinning a Yarn
Harvest flax, spin it into a bowstring, and bring it back to Abel.
- Harvest flax from the fieldFlax
- Spin the flax into a bowstring at Abel's wheelBowstring
- Return to Abel with the bowstringAbel Wethers
- Harvest flax from the field
- 5
Fully Fledged
Finish crafting your Poplar Shortbow.
- Finish your Poplar ShortbowPoplar Shortbow
- Finish your Poplar Shortbow
Option 2
- 1
A Fancy Stick
Listen to Sedna's lesson on crafting sorcery catalysts.
- 2
Seeking Enchantment
Craft an Unenchanted Poplar Wand and bring it back to Sedna.
- Craft an Unenchanted Poplar WandUnenchanted Poplar Wand
- Bring the wand back to SednaSedna Trappe
- Craft an Unenchanted Poplar Wand
- 3
A Test of Control
Hear out Connor Jurin's request.
- Take the wand to Connor JurinConnor Jurin
- You receive Bucket and Empty Vial
- 4
Alchemical Errand
Gather milk, water, and Coneleaf and return to Connor.
- Fill the bucket with milk from a cowBucket of Milk
- Fill the vial with waterVial of Water
- Find a Coneleaf in the parkConeleaf
- Return to ConnorConnor Jurin
- Fill the bucket with milk from a cow
- 5
Enchanted at Last
Brew the Antipoison and give it to Connor for the wand enchantment.
- Craft the AntipoisonAntipoison
- Give the Antipoison to ConnorConnor Jurin
- Craft the Antipoison
- 4
In the Bank
Visit Lendie Tender at the bank.
- Talk to Lendie TenderLendie Tender
These open at the same time:
Deposit your copper sword in the bank.
- Deposit your copper sword in the bankCopper Sword
- Deposit your copper sword in the bank
Deposit your poplar shortbow in the bank.
- Deposit your poplar shortbow in the bankPoplar Shortbow
- Deposit your poplar shortbow in the bank
Deposit your poplar wand in the bank.
- Deposit your poplar wand in the bankPoplar Wand
- Deposit your poplar wand in the bank
- 5
In the Bank
Speak with Lendie before leaving.
- Tell Lendie you're doneLendie Tender
- 6
One Last Stop
Return to Captain Badon.
- Visit Captain Badon one last timeTheodore Badon