Steelbeard's Ghost | The Sword Coast - Quests Risen 2 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

The Sword Coast

Antigua

Isle of the Dead

Quest giver: Chani [#1] on the Sword Coast or Admiral Alvarez [#2] on Antigua

There are two ways to trigger this quest.

If on the Sword Coast you have sided with the Natives, you'll receive it from Chani after telling her about Captain Steelbeard's death (see: A New Ship). The clever witch will tell you that you can talk to his ghost on the Isle of the Dead . You'll get access to it at once and you can sail there as soon as you get a ship. It's not recommended, though - in such early stages of the game you have no chances of surviving in that hostile land. Monsters that live on the Isle of the Dead, such as Ghouls, Warriors and Guards will rip you apart before you even know it. It's much better to go there only after completing all other quests pertaining to the Titan artifacts.

If on the Sword Coast you have sided with the Inquisition, you'll get access to the Isle of the Dead only after collecting all Titan artifacts. If you have them, talk to Admiral Alvarez on Antigua.

There's nothing like talking to a dead friend.

Regardless of the choice, the course of the quest is the same. You need to go to the Isle of the Dead and complete quests: The Journey to the Underworld and The Skull Sceptre. The first one is received from the guard Tao by the entrance to the land [#3]. Your goal is to brew a potion which will allow you to cross over to the underworld. You'll need Black lotus and Grave dust to make it (see: Black Lotus and Grave Dust). Both items are found in the further parts of the island. Go through the gate opened for you by Tao, and face a Warrior [#4] lurking there. Further on you'll have to fight a difficult battle with a Guard and a Ghoul [#5] - firearms work and some Dirty Tricks work best here. Afterwards, focus on collecting the necessary ingredients - you can find their locations below. Remember to remain cautious - there are enemies everywhere!

It's better to start the search during the day - it's hard to see anything in the dark.

Black lotus can be found:

right behind the place where you fought the undead [#6];
next to it, by the slope [#7];
near the grave at the Arena [#8];
right after leaving the cave and reaching open space [#9];
next to it, under the withered tree [#10].

Grave dust is found in the houses, not by the graves.

Grave dust can be found:

by the arena, in the house on the right [#11];
in the northern cave, in the corridor on the left (climb the slope) [#12];
at the grave between the houses [#13];
on a shelf in the Thief's Temple [#14];
in the hut near the huge gate, on a shelf [#15];
in the house opposite the gate, on the table [#16].

Goodnight!

Once you have all the necessary ingredients, enter the temple and talk to Tao [#17] (killing two Warriors by the door on the way). Tell him that the search is over to receive the Potion of false death from him. Lie down on the altar and drink the mixture. When you do it, The Journey to the Underworld quest will end and another one will begin - The Skull Sceptre.

When you wake up, take the Old coin off the shelf (a legendary item) and talk to Nahele [#18], who is standing by the entrance to the Altar of Transition. The witch can create a tool for you to be able to communicate with Steelbeard - the Skull sceptre. She needs four pieces to combine it. Bring her:

Steelbeard's hat - you got it after completing The Titan Weapon quest, right after the captain's death. If you sold it, you're going to have to go get it back!
White diamond - received during The Thief's Curse quest. Open Akanda's chest using a lock pick [#19] (Lockpicking at 60) or a special Key. With the second option you'll need to pay Nahele 300 Gold to make it.
Spear of the Warrior - owned by Kusko who can be found on the Arena [#20]. Defeat him (see: The Warrior's Curse) to receive it.
Skull of an undead animal - can be received from Motega [#21] if you kill the Silverback [#22] for him (see: The Hunter's Curse).

She's probably been doing that for thousands of years.

Once you have all the items, report back to Nahele. She'll give you the Skull sceptre. The Artist's Curse will end, but to continue the present mission report to Tao by the entrance to the land [#3]. When he resurrects the captain, you'll complete not only the present quest, but the main quest as well - Steelbeard's Ghost. What's more, if you've joined the Natives while on the Sword Coast, old Tao will tell you the secrets of the most powerful voodoo acana (he's a master of them) and let you keep the Skull sceptre. This will allow you to summon Steelbeard's ghost any time and place!

Note! If you decided to sail to the Isle of the Dead before completing the Search Garcia's Possessions quest, you'll additionally receive the Talk to Steelbeard's Ghost quest.

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