The Curious Case of Melvien

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The Curious Case of Melvien
Required Fame Adoulin Fame Level: 7
Level Restriction: None
Starting NPC Estelle, Eastern Adoulin (F-9)
Pack Seekers of Adoulin
Title None
Repeatable No
Description Margret postulated that Melvien's death was by human hands. Aid her in finding the truth.
Previous Quest Next Quest
None A Thirst Before Time
Requirements
Have completed the Seekers of Adoulin Mission: Balamor's Ruse.

You must complete the intro quest for Monstrosity and obtain a Gladiatorial writ of summons.
Simply obtaining the Ring of supernal disjunction is not enough. If you discarded your Gladiatorial writ of summons, you DON'T NEED to get another one.

Rewards
4k Experience Points, 1,250 Bayld
5 Pinches of High-Purity Bayld


Walkthrough

  • Talk to Estelle (F-9) in Eastern Adoulin behind the Scout Coalition building. You will receive Margret's writ of summons.
  • Check the ??? in the crates in the alcove next to the base of the ramp at (I-9) for a cutscene. You will receive Portrait of Melvien
    • The quest will appear in your quest log at this point.
  • Talk to Chumli-Mojumli (K-10) and ask for Estienneux.
    • The Castle Adoulin gates waypoint is closest.
    • Select "Tell me about Melvien when he was alive" followed by "Show him the portrait of Melvien." You will receive Melvien's turn.
  • Talk to Mastan (G-6) in Western Adoulin.
    • The Platea Triumphus waypoint is closest. Go north and then make a left before the ramp down.
    • Select "Tell me about Soufrriand's death." followed by "Show him the portrait of Melvien. Then select "I believe you.". You will receive Melvien's death?.
  • Return to the crate at Eastern Adoulin (I-9) for a cutscene. You will receive Margret's memo.
  • Go to Rala Waterways (H-6) and check the Storage Container for a cutscene.
  • You have to answer 2 questions right in the cutscene to continue, the answers are:
  1. Arciela.
  2. Morimar.

Optional