Online:To Catch a Magus

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Track down the Ascendant Magus.

Zone:	High Isle This quest is part of the Zone Story
Quest Giver:	Lady Arabelle Davaux
Location(s):	Gonfalon Bay, High Isle and Amenos, Mistmouth Cave, Navire Dungeons
Reward:	Ascendant Helm 1 Skill Point Very High Leveled Gold
XP Gain:	Very High
ID:	6765
← Previous Escape from Amenos Next → The Ascendant Storm
← Previous Escape from Amenos → Next The Ascendant Storm

 

Now that the alliance leaders have been rescued from the prison island of Amenos, Lady Arabelle wants to find the meeting place of the Ascendant Order and attempt to capture their leaders, the Lord and the Magus.

Quick Walkthrough

1. Talk to Lady Arabelle at Mandrake Manor in Gonfalon Bay.
2. Meet Captain Kaleen and Jakarn near the Mages Guild in Gonfalon Bay.
3. Travel to Tor Draioch, a mysterious tower on the northern coast.
4. Search the tower and uncover clues about its magical defenses.
5. Defeat hostile enemies and avoid traps while ascending.
6. Confront and capture the Ascendant Magus at the top of the tower.
7. Return to Lady Arabelle with the captured Magus.
8. Complete the quest and prepare for the final confrontation.

Detailed Walkthrough

After rescuing the three alliance leaders from Amenos, Lady Arabelle Davaux returns to Gonfalon Bay to investigate the final pieces of the Ascendant Order’s plot. She has received intelligence that the Ascendant Magus plans to meet with other members of the Order near Mistmouth Cave, and she asks you to join her there immediately.

At Mistmouth Cave, Lady Arabelle reveals a bold plan: infiltrate the Ascendant Order’s secret gathering inside Navire Dungeons by disguising yourself and Jakarn as members. She gives you a forged invitation and Ascendant Order attire. After donning the disguise, you and Jakarn proceed to the dungeon entrance, where a sentry stops you. Presenting the forged document works, and you're allowed inside.

Inside the Navire Dungeons, you walk into a secretive chamber where a group of masked Ascendant Order members are gathered, including the Ascendant Magus himself. As the meeting begins, the Magus detects something is off. Rather than raise the alarm immediately, he presents a challenge: identify him by name. You’re given several choices. Drawing from past interactions, letters, and suspicious behavior, you name Count Damard Dufort. Whether you choose the correct name or not initially, the story reveals him as the Magus either way. He teleports out using a powerful escape spell, and chaos erupts in the room.

After the failed confrontation, Lady Arabelle deduces that Duchess Elea Dufort, Damard’s wife, might be in danger or possess useful information. She sends you to The Silver Swan, the duchess’s private vessel moored in Gonfalon Bay. You board the ship and find the Duchess safe, though disturbed by recent events. She mentions that her husband gave a sealed letter to his steward, Hercian, before disappearing.

You begin searching the ship’s private quarters. In a locked drawer or nearby cabinet, you uncover Damard’s letter, which contains detailed plans and instructions related to the Ascendant Order’s future goals. This includes hints of a massive assault in the near future, and references to the next phase of their uprising.

With this incriminating evidence in hand, you return to Mandrake Manor and speak with Lady Arabelle once again. She’s disturbed by how far the conspiracy reaches and begins planning the final effort to stop the Ascendant Order’s leadership. The quest concludes with the stage set for the final showdown, which takes place in the next story quest, The Ascendant Storm.

This quest is a turning point in the High Isle storyline, where mystery and political intrigue give way to confirmed treachery and imminent war.

Notes

• This quest confirms the true identity of the Ascendant Magus as Count Damard Dufort.
• The Ascendant Order disguise is automatically removed after the dungeon sequence and cannot be kept.
• The confrontation with the Magus includes a unique interaction where the player must deduce his identity—no matter what dialogue option is chosen, the correct identity is ultimately revealed.
• The letter aboard the Silver Swan is a crucial item tying Count Damard to the Ascendant Order's plans.
• This quest features a blend of infiltration, deduction, and investigation rather than heavy combat.
• Leads directly into the final High Isle main story quest, The Ascendant Storm.
• Stealth is not required in the dungeon despite the disguise—combat is minimal but may occur during escape or exploration.
• The narrative arc intensifies political intrigue, particularly involving House Dufort and the stability of High Isle.

Bugs

• Ascendant Order disguise may not equip automatically. ^?
• Dialogue option to accuse Count Damard may not appear. ^?
• Jakarn or dungeon guard may fail to spawn. ^?
• Quest may not update after finding the letter. ^?
• Players may get stuck in Navire Dungeons after the cutscene. ^?

Quest Stages

To Catch a Magus
Finishes Quest	Journal Entry
	Lady Arabelle wants to discover where the Ascendant Order plans to meet. Reports indicate that the Order is active near Mistmouth Cave, on the northern shore of High Isle. She wants me to meet her there to investigate. Objective: Meet Lady Arabelle at Mistmouth Cave
	I met Lady Arabelle near the entrance to Mistmouth Cave. I should speak to her. Objective: Talk to Lady Arabelle Davaux
	Lady Arabelle wants to search Mistmouth Cave. We need to find a clue as to where the Ascendant Order gathering will take place, as well as anything else that speaks to their plans. Objective: Search Mistmouth Cave Hidden Objective: Enter Hidden Objective: Room 1 Hidden Objective: Search Mistmouth Cave Hidden Objective: Jakarn 1 Hidden Objective: Jakarn 2 Hidden Objective: Jakarn 3 Hidden Objective: Find Duchess Elea Dufort Hidden Objective: Enter Ship Hidden Objective: Steward Objective Hint: Board the Silver Swan
Finishes quest	Hidden Objective: Search Mistmouth Cave
	Lady Arabelle wants to talk about what we discovered in Mistmouth Cave. Objective: Talk to Lady Arabelle Davaux
	We found clues in Mistmouth Cave that show where the Ascendant Order plans to meet. Lady Arabelle believes the evidence points to the dungeons beneath Castle Navire. I should meet her at the cemetery east of the castle. Objective: Go to the Navire Dungeons
	I found Lady Arabelle at the entrance to the Navire Dungeons. I should talk to her about our next steps. Objective: Talk to Lady Arabelle Davaux
	Lady Arabelle came prepared with Ascendant Order disguises for Jakarn and I. I need to put on the disguise before we try to infiltrate the meeting. Objective: Equip Ascendant Order Disguise
	Now to enter the Navire Dungeons and try to find the location of the Ascendant Order meeting. Objective: Find the Ascendant Order Meeting
	An Ascendant Order sentry stands guard at the door. I should show him the summons to gain admittance. Objective: Talk to the Ascendant Order Sentry
	The sentry accepted my summons. Now I should go to the Ascendant Order meeting and see what I can learn. Objective: Enter the Hall of the Order
	I found the meeting of the Ascendant Order leaders. I should listen to their discussion. Objective: Observe Meeting
	The Ascendant Order knows the alliance leaders are at All Flags Islet! The Ascendant Lord directed the Ascendant Magus to launch an attack. I should follow the Magus. Objective: Find the Ascendant Magus
	I found an underground river beneath the Hall of the Order. There are some boats and documents here. I should investigate. Objective: Search the Underground Dock
	The Ascendant Magus appeared. This is my opportunity to see what he has to say. I should talk to him. Objective: Talk to the Ascendant Magus
	The Ascendant Magus revealed himself to be Count Damard Dufort, but he also told me that Lady Arabelle is in danger. I must delay my pursuit of him in order to rescue Lady Arabelle! Objective: Find Lady Arabelle Davaux
	I found Lady Arabelle. Now that she's safe, I should tell her who the Ascendant Magus is and what his plans are. Objective: Talk to Lady Arabelle Davaux
	Lady Arabelle believes that Count Damard plans to launch his attack from the docks of Castle Navire. I should meet her and Jakarn there before the count sets sail. Objective: Go to the Navire Docks
	We reached the Navire Docks, but there's no sign of the Ascendant Magus. Steward Hercian insists Count Damard is not here and refuses to let us proceed. I should speak with him. Objective: Talk to Steward Hercian Stalo
	Steward Hercian suddenly retreated. Lady Arabelle thinks we need to reach Duchess Elea's flagship, the Silver Swan, before anything terrible befalls the duchess. Objective: Reach the Silver Swan
	Now that I'm aboard the Silver Swan, I need to find Duchess Elea. Objective: Find Duchess Elea Dufort
	I should ask Duchess Elea about what happened and about her brother, Count Damard. Objective: Talk to Duchess Elea Dufort
	Duchess Elea told me Count Damard gave Steward Hercian a letter, and that the steward left it in the cabin in his rush. I should search the cabin for the letter. Objective: Search the Cabin
	We found Count Damard's letter to Steward Hercian. I should talk to Lady Arabelle about what we learned. Objective: Talk to Lady Arabelle Davaux
	Lady Arabelle and I need to warn Lord Bacaro about the impending attack on All Flags Islet. I should return to Mandrake Manor. Objective: Return to Mandrake Manor
	Lady Arabelle and I rescued Duchess Elea and returned to Mandrake Manor to inform Lord Bacaro about the impending attack. I should talk to Lady Arabelle about what happens next.

Notes

* Any text displayed in angle brackets (e.g., <Alias=LocationHold>) is dynamically set by the game and will be filled in with the appropriate word(s) when seen in game.

• Not all Journal Entries may appear in your journal; which entries appear and which entries do not depends on the manner in which the quest is done.
• Stages are not always in order of progress. This is usually the case with quests that have multiple possible outcomes or quests where certain tasks may be done in any order. Some stages may therefore repeat objectives seen in other stages.

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