Quest Group: 39777173 — 6 steps

Did the expedition get attacked at the gate, too?

No, we only heard they just couldn't get past the barrier.
Nothing about being attacked by those twisted ones.
Maybe the king here has caught on to something.
Adventurer... Maybe he knows you're here to claim the throne?
Looks like we're not gettin' into the castle just yet.
Any ideas on how to break through that barrier?

Quest Walkthrough
Step 1
Quest Text ...
Step 2
...That was close. We nearly got ourselves killed.
Those people that just attacked us...
Step 3
Objective Did the expedition get attacked at the gate, too?
Summary No, we only heard they just couldn't get past the barrier.
Nothing about being attacked by those twisted ones.
Maybe the king here has caught on to something.
Adventurer... Maybe he knows you're here to claim the throne?
Looks like we're not gettin' into the castle just yet.
Any ideas on how to break through that barrier?
Step 4
For now... perhaps we best heed Master Alustin NPC Knowledge's counsel
and seek the ruins of the Ancients nearby.
Step 5
Objective Anywhere in particular?
Summary The expedition said they spotted
a slate near the entrance.
But they didn't get a good look—
too many monsters prowlin' about.
Step 6
So, what do you say we head over and check it out ourselves?
Let's see if it says the same tales as the Ancient Stone Chamber!
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Quest Group39777173
Steps6