Editing Crystal Caverns Miniquest (Bank unlock)

'''Crystal Caverns Miniquest (Bank unlock)''' is a miniquest in Winds of Valen that grants players permanent access to the bank inside the [[West Mine Deep Cavern|Crystal Caverns]] mines. 

== Details ==
{{Quest Details
|start=Speak with Clara Vance inside the [[West Mine Deep Cavern|Crystal Caverns]] mines.
|released=16 July 2026
|members=Yes
|series=Crystal Caverns
|difficulty=Novice
|description=Clara Vance needs a rare Resonant Essence Geode to unlock the bank.
|requirements=Ability to mine Essence Rocks
|items=1x [[Resonant Essence Geode]]
|enemies=None
}}

== Walkthrough ==
To begin the miniquest, locate Clara Vance inside the [[West Mine Deep Cavern|Crystal Caverns]] mines and speak with her. 

=== 1. Speak with Clara Vance ===
Locate Clara Vance inside the [[West Mine Deep Cavern|Crystal Caverns]] mines and speak with her to begin the quest.
[[File:Claravance.png|thumb|right|200px|Clara Vance inside the [[West Mine Deep Cavern|Crystal Caverns]] mines.]]
=== 2. Acquire a Resonant Essence Geode ===
You need to obtain a [[Resonant Essence Geode]] to proceed. 
* '''Mining:''' Mine Essence Rocks in the caverns until it drops. Note: Drop rates can be rare; player testing reported taking up to 323 essence rocks mined before receiving the drop.

[[File:Whatuserneedstomine.png|thumb|left|300px|An Essence Rock node ready to be mined.]]
[[File:ResonantEssenceGeodeCollectionLogPopUp.png|thumb|right|300px|The Resonant Essence Geode drop in the collection log.]]
[[File:Took323essentocksto roll the resonant essence geode.png|thumb|right|300px|the user who did the quest took 323 Essence Rock before the drop of the resonate essen geode]]

=== 3. Deliver the Geode to Clara ===
Return to Clara Vance with the [[Resonant Essence Geode]] in your inventory. Speak to her and select the dialogue option: '''"I found this weird crystal geode"'''.

=== 4. Unlock the Bank ===
Upon receiving the geode, Clara will permanently grant you permission to use the [[West Mine Deep Cavern|Crystal Caverns]] Bank.

[[File:Bankreward.png|thumb|center|400px|The newly unlocked bank area inside the caverns.]]

== Quick Guide ==
# Speak with Clara Vance inside the [[West Mine Deep Cavern|Crystal Caverns]] mines.
# Acquire a [[Resonant Essence Geode]] by mining Essence Rocks or buying one from a player.
# Return to Clara Vance and select the dialogue option "I found this weird crystal geode".
# The [[West Mine Deep Cavern|Crystal Caverns]] Bank is now permanently unlocked!

== Rewards ==
{{Quest Reward Scroll
|rewards=
* Permanent access to the [[West Mine Deep Cavern|Crystal Caverns]] Bank.
* Ability to sell additional [[Resonant Essence Geode]]s to Clara Vance for 1000 coins each.
}}

[[Category:Quests]]