Talk to Steelbeard's Ghost | Isle of the Dead - Quests Risen 2 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

This quest is part of: Steelbeard's Artefact

Note! You can receive this quest only on the condition that you had sailed to the Isle of the Dead before learning the location of Steelbeard's treasure (see: The World's Best Hiding Place). This option is only available to those players who on the Sword Coast have sided with the Natives.

The quest is triggered upon your arrival at the Isle of the Dead [#1]. To complete it, you need to find Patty's father [#2] and ask him to tell you where he had hidden the Earth Amulet. It's a pretty difficult quest which involves a lot of dangers and completing two side 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 Srena, 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].

Goodnigh!

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 and you ask him about the location of the treasure, you'll complete not only the present quest, but the main one as well - Steelbeard's Ghost.

Since 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!

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