The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos

The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos

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Cybermancer Jan 5, 2022 @ 12:40pm
Problems with the Boy's Farm quest
I am asked to solve a pest problem in the vineyard.
I was given the hint that should search a tunnel in the rock in the north-west.
I found a a cave with pools of blood leading into the cave and a corpse which i had cleared out before receiving the quest step.
Is this the tunnel in the rock mentioned in the quest description and if yes, how do i finish the quest as i had cleared out the caves before?
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Smartik1 Jan 5, 2022 @ 2:34pm 
Here are all the entries. Usually when a quest breaks it is because you got steps out of order. See if your journal says you cleared pests before the tunnel line.


LOG_SQ225_START
I met Bradlock - bodyguard to the rich and influential resident of Archolos, Volker. I convinced him to give me a job. He handed me a letter from Volker with the information I needed. I should familiarize myself with it.
LOG_SQ225_AFTERREAD
It turns out that the Big Vineyard is torn by conflict. Brothers Andreas and Holdwig have quarreled over the inheritance of their father, Valerio, and now both claim the right to manage the vineyard. Volker doesn't care which side is right in this dispute. He just wants the situation not to affect the quality and reputation of Archolian wine. I'll talk to Bradlock and see what happens next.
LOG_SQ225_BRADLOCK_HOLDWIG
According to Bradlock, Holdwig knows his way around winemaking and grape growing. He was also the one who initiated the conflict when it became apparent that Andreas would inherit the vineyard. If I want to talk to him, I should go to the Big Vineyard.
LOG_SQ225_BRADLOCK_ANDREAS
One of Bradlock's men will give me access to Old Town, where I can talk to Andreas.
LOG_SQ225_BRADLOCK_GERHARD
According to Bradlock, Andreas has teamed up with a man named Gerhard. This information may come in handy later.
LOG_SQ225_VOLKERGUARD_GUIDE
Time to go after the man Bradlock assigned to me.
LOG_SQ225_MILITIA_GUIDE
The city guard instructed me that I shouldn't stray from him on my way to Andreas. I'd better listen to him.
LOG_SQ225_MILITIA_ANDREAS
We're here. It's time to talk to Andreas. I also still have to remember not to leave here without a guard.
LOG_SQ225_MILITIA_BACK
It's time to go back to a part of town where no one has to watch me all the time. Once I'm out of Old Town, I can take care of the whole thing.
LOG_SQ225_HOLDWIG_INVESTIGATION
I met with Holdwig. He wants me to help him stop his brother's urges. To begin with, he's told me to gather the workers' opinions on the whole dispute. I should start with Liam, but the opinions of the ordinary farmers will be most important.
LOG_SQ225_LIAM_TESTAMENT
Old Liam and I have devised a plan that might unite the brothers. I'm to see him again tomorrow morning, and he will give me the template for writing a new version of Valerio's will.
LOG_SQ225_ANDERAS_VINEYARD
I met Andreas, who had teamed up with the trader Gerhard in an effort to recover the property. He asked me to ask the vineyard workers about their opinions on the conflict. Even ordinary farmers' opinions will be important.
LOG_SQ225_VINEYARD_OPINIONS
I got to know the opinions of the vineyard workers. Opinions are divided, but most are in favor of Holdwig. I suspect this information may be of interest to both brothers.
LOG_SQ225_ANDERAS_REFUSE
Vineyard sabotage is a much more difficult task than interrogating employees. I'll have to think about that.
LOG_SQ225_ANDERAS_ACCEPT
Andreas became visibly upset after hearing my report. This time he ordered me to sabotage the vineyard to show his brother's ineptitude in managing it. He suggested damage to the vines or any of the farming equipment. I must investigate what such damage should look like - perhaps Viktor will be able to advise me? I'll do everything under cover of darkness so no one will recognize me.
LOG_SQ225_CARTS_DONE
I managed to set fire to carts loaded with wine. No one saw me do it, but just in case, I'll step away and come back in a few hours to see if everything went as I planned.
LOG_SQ225_CARTS_IDEA
Leaving a cart full of wine next to a lamppost is a pretty risky move. All it takes is for a spark to fall on it and disaster strikes... especially if someone helps that spark.
LOG_SQ225_CARTS_NOMORE
The wine cart burned to the ground, no one suspects arson. Andreas should be pleased.
LOG_SQ225_CARTS_FAILED
I was spotted in the vineyard after setting fire to the wagon. Andreas won't be happy.
LOG_SQ225_HOLDWIG_ACCEPT
Holdwig was pleased with the news I gave him. He claims that in this case the key to bringing the situation under control is to get rid of Gerhard. He didn't provide an exact plan, but suggested a 'city' intrigue. Gerhard is in the business of buying and reselling goods from farms and vineyards. Perhaps I should start my search with his buyers, such as innkeepers or traders.
LOG_SQ225_LOOKINGFORGERHARD_KNOWWHEREISHIM
I managed to gather some information on Gerhard. It seems that merchants are reluctant to trade with him, as he dictates very high prices. I also learned of his business dealings with a certain Gerstand, the local innkeeper. Paying him a visit seems like a good idea.
LOG_SQ225_GERSTAND_NOTALK
Gerstand was not very talkative, but he did not deny that he was doing business with Gerhard. If they are indeed trading with each other, there must be a ledger somewhere with a list of their transactions.
LOG_SQ225_GERSTAND_BOOK
I found Gerstand's book of accounts. It shows that he's been trading with Gerhard for a long time, underpaying tax. I don't know if that's enough evidence for a judge, but maybe I can intimidate Gerstand himself?
LOG_SQ225_GERSTAND_BARRACK
I managed to convince Gerstand to testify against Gerhard. We are to meet me outside the barracks.
LOG_SQ225_GERSTAND_GERHARDBYEBYE
Gerstand has agreed to persuade Gerhard to leave Archolos on condition that I return his account book to him. We are to meet at his place tomorrow.
LOG_SQ225_GERSTAND_RODERICHTALK
Gerstand went over to Roderich. It's best if I wait a few hours and let things develop on their own. Once Gerhard is behind bars, I'll go back to Holdwig.
LOG_SQ225_GERSTAND_AFTERRODERICH
The plan worked. Andreas lost his ally, so Holdwig will be happy.
LOG_SQ225_HOLDWIG_NEWPROBLEM
During my absence, pests have crept into the vineyard. I must now find them and get rid of them - Holdwig suggested searching northeast of the vineyard, by a tunnel in the rock.
LOG_SQ225_GIANTBUGGONE
I got rid of the pests in the Big Vineyard. Time to get back to Holdwig.
LOG_SQ225_GERHARD_PLAN
Gerhard has clearly taken the helm of the entire operation. He instructed me to come back tomorrow because there might be some more work for me.
LOG_SQ225_ANDERAS_GERHARDPLAN
From Andreas' words, the situation in the vineyard has become dire. I must go there immediately.
LOG_SQ225_LIAM_TESTAMENTREADY
I already have almost everything I need to forge a document. Now all I have to do is find someone to do the job - maybe there's an ex-scribe who needs to make a living? I'll start looking around the city.
LOG_SQ225_LIAM_TESTAMENTREADY_VENZEL
I already have almost everything I need to forge a document. Now all that remains is to find someone to do the job - maybe Venzel will be tempted? I'll visit his shop by Matey's office.
LOG_SQ225_VENZEL_JOB
Venzel is able to draw up a fake will for me, but he won't start work until I destroy the evidence against him. His case is being handled by a guard named Duster. I need to ask him what he knows about Venzel.
LOG_SQ225_DUSTER_VENZEL
Duster gave me the job of spying on Venzel. I'll hole up in his house for a few hours and try to convince the guard that Venzel is innocent.
LOG_SQ225_DUSTER_GONE
Duster believed everything I said. That should calm Venzel down.
LOG_SQ225_VENZEL_TESTAMENTREADY
The will is prepared, the question of legalization remains. Talking to Matey will be very risky - if I upset him and he doesn't accept my proposal, I will most likely go to jail.
LOG_SQ225_MATEY_TESTAMENTREADY
I convinced Matey to sign the will, so now it is fully legal. I don't believe it's that simple under normal circumstances, so I guess someone influential was actually watching over me. Old Liam will certainly be pleased.
LOG_SQ225_LIAM_TESTAMENTDONE
Old Liam with a will in his hand will surely reconcile the brothers. I can go back to Bradlock and give him the news.
LOG_SQ225_FINISH
The job's done. I'm to report to Bradlock tomorrow for my reward.
LOG_SQ225_VIKTOR_ADVICE
Viktor told me that the field raiders mainly eat all kinds of grain, the rest of the plants are not attractive to them. He also mentioned that the vineyard workers might rebel against the owner if he doesn't take care of their work, or if additional duties fall upon them. I will try to use the scroll of transformation into a field raider, while keeping in mind that I should only harm grain.
LOG_SQ225_GIANTBUG_IDEA
This place seems appropriate. Now I just need to get the scroll of transformation into a field raider and destroy some haystacks at night. I hope no one notices me, or it could end badly.
LOG_SQ225_STARWDESTROYED
I think I've destroyed enough haystacks. Time to move away and turn back into a human being.
LOG_SQ225_STEALTOOLS_IDEA
If I robbed the vineyard of equipment needed for work, it would certainly affect Holdwig's reputation. I need to go through the chests in the warehouse under the cover of darkness.
LOG_SQ225_STEALTOOLS_DONE
I robbed Holdwig's warehouse. That should prove to the employees that, through his ineptitude, Holdwig can't even protect the vineyard from simple thieves. I'll tell Andreas about it.
LOG_SQ225_GRAPEDESTROYED_IDEA
If I want to help Andreas, I can try to destroy some of the vines. One is definitely not enough, I need to take a look at the others.
LOG_SQ225_GRAPEDESTROYED_DONE
That should be enough. Andreas will certainly be pleased.
LOG_SQ225_LOOKINGFORGERHARD_INN
I hear Gerhard trades with innkeepers. I should talk to them.
LOG_SQ225_ANDERAS_FINISHMYJOB
I reported to Andreas. I am to visit him at the vineyard in the near future to collect my reward. In the meantime, I can return to Bradlock and discuss what I have accomplished.
LOG_SQ225_FARMER_ANDREASATTACK
Someone has attacked the Great Vineyard. I must go to Holdwig before it's too late!
LOG_SQ225_HOLDWIG_FINISH_V1
Andreas' attack was stopped. Holdwig has decided to exile him to the Colony. It is time to return to the Usurer.
LOG_SQ225_HOLDWIG_FINISH_V2
Andreas' attack was stopped. Holdwig decided to get justice himself and blinded his brother. It was time to return to the Usurer.
LOG_SQ225_FAILED
I've waited too long to solve the problem. Apparently Holdwig managed to gain full rights to the vineyard.
LOG_SQ225_DUSTERWAIT
That much time should be enough to convince Duster of Venzel's innocence.
LOG_SQ225_HURRYUP
I'm taking a long time on the Bradlock assignment. I should deal with the matter as soon as possible, lest it resolve itself.
LOG_SQ225_GEHARDININN
Andreas is ready to move on to the final point of his plan. The details are to be explained to me by Gerhard, who will be arriving at Gerstand's inn any moment.
AndBell Jan 12, 2022 @ 1:00pm 
I am 99% sure that's not the cave. The cave Holdwig asks you to clean is one in the forest. You can recognize it because the entrance has minecrawlers+field raiders. Does this help you?
thats not the cave, near the place where you go with the chef to inspect there is a path, you follow it to jungle, there is a bear and some snappers, at end there is cave greenish lights in front, there you kill those bugs
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Date Posted: Jan 5, 2022 @ 12:40pm
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