Side quests - QUEST 4: The Dark Heart Of Blackhall - part 1 | Side quests F3: Point Lookout Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Received from: Obadiah Blackhall [Blackhall Manor] or automatically after picking up Krivbeknih book [Ritual Site]

[#63]

Walkthrough: There are two ways of activating this subquest, however I would recommend that you start by taking a trip to the Blackhall Manor instead of visiting the Ritual Site. Otherwise you may have some problems understanding the concept of this quest and you'll miss out on several important scenes. The manor can be found near the western edge of the map, to the south of the swamps [#63]. As a result you'll have to take part in a few fights in order to get there safely. Thankfully the residence itself should be free of any hostile units.

[#64]

Once you're inside the manor head forward and inspect the first room to your right. Obadiah Blackhall will initiate a conversation while you're still far away from him, but thankfully even if you choose a rude response he won't be offended. You should also know that if you have high Charisma you may lie that you were only admiring the architecture of this place [#64]. Obadiah will ask you to retrieve a book for him stolen by the tribals. Agree to his proposal and exit the mansion via the same door you came in. If you've done everything correctly you're going to be stopped by Marcella just outside the mansion. She will tell you that the book is far too powerful to end up in the wrong hands and she'll ask you to destroy it. Don't worry - you'll have to make up your mind, because you'll choose what to do next when you have the book.

[#65]

You must now proceed to a place called Ritual Site which can be found to the east of the manor. Don't be fooled by what you see in front of you [#65], because you'll be going underground. Before you'll be allowed to get closer to the book you'll have to defeat a group of tribals. They will be guarding the ruins of the house, so make sure to kill all of them before moving on with the mission. Check the house once they're gone and locate a shack door leading to the Burned-Out Basement. Make sure to choose a good weapon from your inventory, capable of injuring enemy units from a small distance.

[#66]

You won't encounter any hostile units right away. Keep heading forward using a narrow corridor and turn left when you get to a small junction. Eventually you should be able to reach a larger section of the basement with an altar [#66]. I would recommend that you place traps in the passageway leading to this room. Don't forget to place landmines far away from each other, so they won't go out all at once. Once you're ready go back to the altar and examine your surroundings. Stimpaks can be taken on the altar. Once you have them turn around and interact with ceremonial lectern. Confirm that you want to pick up the book called the Krivbeknih.

[#67]

Wait for a new group of tribals to begin moving towards your current position. Once you've heard a series of explosions head on to the junction you've used before. Get ready to defeat at least a few hostiles [#67], because it's not possible to eliminate all of them with landmines. Consider using more powerful guns if you feel overwhelmed. You'll have to fight your way back to the ladder and exit the basement. This where you'll have to choose on how you want to end this particular subquest.

[#68]

SIDING WITH MARCELLA (DESTROYING THE BOOK): I won't lie to you that it'll all go down easily, because if you want to choose the "good ending" by siding with Marcella you'll have to visit a lot of dangerous locations and eliminate more enemy units. Your first objective will be to reach an area marked as the Disaster Relief Outpost. Once you arrive at the outpost [#68] get ready to defeat smugglers and monsters, because it's going to be far from safe here. I would also recommend that you explore each tent before moving on to the last one. Doing this will allow you to get your hands on a lot of medical supplies and on some of the ingredients needed to complete Marguerite's quest.