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'''Open The Gates''' is an introductory, members-only quest in Winds of Valen that grants players access to [[Valen City]]. In this quest, you must assist Guard Captain Miller in locating his missing scouts around the [[Goblin Villager|goblin]] camp, and ultimately confront the Goblin General.
 
'''Open The Gates''' is an introductory, members-only quest in Winds of Valen that grants players access to [[Valen City]]. In this quest, you must assist Guard Captain Miller in locating his missing scouts around the [[Goblin Villager|goblin]] camp.


== Details ==
== Details ==
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|difficulty=Novice
|difficulty=Novice
|description=The Gate Guard needs assistance, and directs you to speak with Guard Captain Miller.
|description=The Gate Guard needs assistance, and directs you to speak with Guard Captain Miller.
|requirements=Active Membership and 20 [[Mining]]
|requirements=Active Membership and 15 [[Mining]]
|items=None
|items=A Pickaxe and high-healing food or potions (e.g., Large Strong Health Potion)
|enemies=[[Goblin Villager|Goblin Villagers]] (Level 15)
|enemies=[[Goblin Villager|Goblin Villagers]] (Level 15), Goblin General (Level 55)
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== Walkthrough ==
== Walkthrough ==
To begin the quest, speak with the Gate Guard stationed near Valen Gate at the gates of Valen City. The guard will inform you of a situation and direct you to speak with Guard Captain Miller.
To begin the quest, speak with the Gate Guard stationed near Valen Gate at the gates of Valen City. He will inform you that the gates cannot be opened and directs you to cross the bridge towards the Broken Village to speak with Guard Captain Miller for the full story.


Cross the nearby bridge toward the [[Goblin Villager|goblin]] camp to find Guard Captain Miller. Upon speaking with him, he will ask for your assistance in opening the gate. To do this, you must locate three of his missing scouts: Harry, Walter, and Thomas.
Upon speaking with Captain Miller, he will ask for your assistance in locating three of his missing scouts: Harry, Walter, and Thomas. Before setting off to find them, it is highly recommended to bring a pickaxe and some strong healing items (such as a Large Strong Health Potion), as this quest concludes with a boss battle.


=== Finding the Scouts ===
=== Finding the Scouts ===
[[File:Scouts.png|thumb|right|300px|Locations of the three missing scouts.]]
[[File:Scouts.png|thumb|right|300px|Locations of the three missing scouts.]]
* '''Harry:''' Head above the area where the berserker boss is located. You will need to defeat Level 15 [[Goblin Villager|Goblins]] in this area until one of them drops Harry's helmet. [[File:harry.png|thumb|right|200px|Harry]]
The three scouts are scattered in the hills west of the Valen Gate:
* '''Thomas:''' Continue further up the hill near the chieftain boss's location. You will find Thomas stationed here; simply speak with him. [[File:thomas.png|thumb|right|200px|Thomas]]
* '''Harry:''' Head to the purple wooded fort near the Goblin Village, west of Valen Gate. You will need to defeat Level 15 [[Goblin Villager|Goblins]] in this area until one of them drops a Guard Helmet, which serves as proof of Harry's fate. [[File:harry.png|thumb|right|200px|Harry]]
* '''Walter:''' Head back down the hill in the direction of Captain Miller. Look for a wooded area along the way, where Walter can be found sitting behind a rock. [[File:walter.png|thumb|right|200px|Walter]]
* '''Thomas:''' From Harry's location, continue further west towards the cliffs. You will find Thomas stationed here; simply speak with him. [[File:thomas.png|thumb|right|200px|Thomas]]
* '''Walter:''' Head back down the hill in the direction of Captain Miller. Along the path, look for a wooded area near a fork in the road, where Walter can be found sitting behind a rock. [[File:walter.png|thumb|right|200px|Walter]]
 
=== Confronting the General ===
Once you have obtained the Guard Helmet and spoken to both Thomas and Walter, return to Guard Captain Miller to deliver the news. Miller will then instruct you to return to Thomas's location to clear a cave entrance blocked by rubble (requires Level 15 [[Mining]]).


Once you have obtained Harry's helmet and located both Thomas and Walter, return to Guard Captain Miller to deliver the news and complete the quest.
Upon clearing the rubble and entering the cave, you will face off against the Level 55 Goblin General. Defeat him and collect the Goblin Goods to finish the quest.


== Quick Guide ==
== Quick Guide ==
# Speak to the Gate Guard near Valen Gate at the gates of Valen City.
# Speak to the Gate Guard at Valen Gate, outside Valen City.
# Talk to Guard Captain Miller over the bridge near the [[Goblin Villager|goblin]] camp.
# Cross the bridge towards the Broken Village and speak with Guard Captain Miller.
# Defeat Level 15 [[Goblin Villager|Goblins]] above the berserker boss until you receive Harry's helmet.
# Kill Level 15 [[Goblin Villager|Goblins]] at the purple fort west of Valen Gate until you receive the Guard Helmet.
# Speak to Thomas near the chieftain boss.
# Head further west to the cliffs and speak with Thomas.
# Find Walter sitting behind a rock in a wooded area while heading back down towards Captain Miller.
# Find Walter sitting behind a rock in the wooded area on the way back down towards Captain Miller.
# Return to Guard Captain Miller to claim your reward.
# Return to Guard Captain Miller and hand over the Guard Helmet.
# Go back to Thomas's location and clear the cave rubble (requires 15 Mining).
# Enter the cave, defeat the Goblin General, and collect the Goblin Goods to complete the quest.
 
== Boss Encounter: Goblin General ==
The Goblin General is a Level 55 boss encountered inside the General Cave.
* '''Health:''' 1,500
* '''Max Hits:''' 80 (Melee), 100 (Magic), 100 (Physical)
* '''Defences:''' 50 Magic, 75 Slash, 50 Fire, 25 Ice, 50 Lightning.
 
'''Mechanics:'''
* '''Blade Attack:''' Deals heavy damage. If the blade lights up, the attack type changes to Mystical Damage.
* '''Stomp Attack:''' Smashes the ground, causing a knockback effect and dealing heavy damage in a wave.
* '''Fireball Attack:''' Launches fireballs that deal Mystical/Fire damage. Watch for the charge-up indicator to dodge.
* '''Whirlwind Attack:''' Spins wildly in a circle, dealing area-of-effect Slash damage. Step away when the charge-up indicator appears.
 
'''Drops:'''
* Coins x3000 (100% chance)


== Rewards ==
== Rewards ==
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* 5,000 [[Mining]] XP.
* 5,000 [[Mining]] XP.
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=== Reward Details: Guard Cloak ===
The Guard Cloak is an unshakable cape worn by the Valen City Guard.
* '''Stats:''' +4 Melee Power, +5 Agility.
* '''Defences:''' +10 Melee Defence, +10 Ranged Defence.
* '''Value:''' Can be bought for 1000g, or sold to stalls for 20g.


[[Category:Quests]]
[[Category:Quests]]

Revision as of 16:39, 17 July 2026

Open The Gates is an introductory, members-only quest in Winds of Valen that grants players access to Valen City. In this quest, you must assist Guard Captain Miller in locating his missing scouts around the goblin camp, and ultimately confront the Goblin General.

Details

Quest Details
Start point Speak to the Gate Guard near Valen City, at the gates of Valen City.
Release date 9 July 2026
Members Yes
Quest series Valen City
Difficulty Novice
Description The Gate Guard needs assistance, and directs you to speak with Guard Captain Miller.
Requirements Active Membership and 15 Mining
Items required A Pickaxe and high-healing food or potions (e.g., Large Strong Health Potion)
Enemies to defeat Goblin Villagers (Level 15), Goblin General (Level 55)

Walkthrough

To begin the quest, speak with the Gate Guard stationed near Valen Gate at the gates of Valen City. He will inform you that the gates cannot be opened and directs you to cross the bridge towards the Broken Village to speak with Guard Captain Miller for the full story.

Upon speaking with Captain Miller, he will ask for your assistance in locating three of his missing scouts: Harry, Walter, and Thomas. Before setting off to find them, it is highly recommended to bring a pickaxe and some strong healing items (such as a Large Strong Health Potion), as this quest concludes with a boss battle.

Finding the Scouts

Locations of the three missing scouts.

The three scouts are scattered in the hills west of the Valen Gate:

  • Harry: Head to the purple wooded fort near the Goblin Village, west of Valen Gate. You will need to defeat Level 15 Goblins in this area until one of them drops a Guard Helmet, which serves as proof of Harry's fate.
    Harry
  • Thomas: From Harry's location, continue further west towards the cliffs. You will find Thomas stationed here; simply speak with him.
    Thomas
  • Walter: Head back down the hill in the direction of Captain Miller. Along the path, look for a wooded area near a fork in the road, where Walter can be found sitting behind a rock.
    Walter

Confronting the General

Once you have obtained the Guard Helmet and spoken to both Thomas and Walter, return to Guard Captain Miller to deliver the news. Miller will then instruct you to return to Thomas's location to clear a cave entrance blocked by rubble (requires Level 15 Mining).

Upon clearing the rubble and entering the cave, you will face off against the Level 55 Goblin General. Defeat him and collect the Goblin Goods to finish the quest.

Quick Guide

  1. Speak to the Gate Guard at Valen Gate, outside Valen City.
  2. Cross the bridge towards the Broken Village and speak with Guard Captain Miller.
  3. Kill Level 15 Goblins at the purple fort west of Valen Gate until you receive the Guard Helmet.
  4. Head further west to the cliffs and speak with Thomas.
  5. Find Walter sitting behind a rock in the wooded area on the way back down towards Captain Miller.
  6. Return to Guard Captain Miller and hand over the Guard Helmet.
  7. Go back to Thomas's location and clear the cave rubble (requires 15 Mining).
  8. Enter the cave, defeat the Goblin General, and collect the Goblin Goods to complete the quest.

Boss Encounter: Goblin General

The Goblin General is a Level 55 boss encountered inside the General Cave.

  • Health: 1,500
  • Max Hits: 80 (Melee), 100 (Magic), 100 (Physical)
  • Defences: 50 Magic, 75 Slash, 50 Fire, 25 Ice, 50 Lightning.

Mechanics:

  • Blade Attack: Deals heavy damage. If the blade lights up, the attack type changes to Mystical Damage.
  • Stomp Attack: Smashes the ground, causing a knockback effect and dealing heavy damage in a wave.
  • Fireball Attack: Launches fireballs that deal Mystical/Fire damage. Watch for the charge-up indicator to dodge.
  • Whirlwind Attack: Spins wildly in a circle, dealing area-of-effect Slash damage. Step away when the charge-up indicator appears.

Drops:

  • Coins x3000 (100% chance)

Rewards

Congratulations!
You have completed the Open The Gates quest!
You are awarded:

Reward Details: Guard Cloak

The Guard Cloak is an unshakable cape worn by the Valen City Guard.

  • Stats: +4 Melee Power, +5 Agility.
  • Defences: +10 Melee Defence, +10 Ranged Defence.
  • Value: Can be bought for 1000g, or sold to stalls for 20g.