A Black Cauldron For The Alchemist - Enshrouded Balthazar Quests

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Stages (4)

1.Speak To Emily Fray

The Alchemist needs a Black Cauldron to establish an Alchemy Station. He heard stories of a sorcerer called Ikora from the Farmer, Emily Fray. Perhaps she knows more.

Starts when: Game progress
Complete when: All of
Game progress
Visit the marked location
Any of
Use
Alchemy Station

Recruit
Balthazar
(crafting station placed, at least 1)

2.Investigate Ikora's Whereabouts

The Farmer said that Ikora used to reside in Rattlebleak, a town in the the Nomad Highlands. Perhaps the Black Cauldron can be found at her shop.

Starts when: Game progress
Complete when: All of
Game progress
Visit the marked location
Any of
Use
Alchemy Station

Recruit
Balthazar
(crafting station placed, at least 1)

3.Follow Ikora's Trail

Ikora's shop is empty, and Rattlebleak is filled with strange, calcified statues. Perhaps this is related to Ikora's experiments with the Black Cauldron. Following the trail of statues might lead to her.

Starts when: All of
Game progress
Discover
Sorcerer Ikora
(at the marked location)
Complete when: All of
Game progress
Visit the marked location
Any of
Use
Alchemy Station

Recruit
Balthazar
(crafting station placed, at least 1)

4.Craft An Alchemy Station

Ikora, or what was left of her, was defeated. The Black Cauldron must be among her remains. The Alchemist will have use for it.

Starts when: All of
Visit the marked location
Game progress
Complete when: All of
Game progress
Visit the marked location
Any of
Use
Alchemy Station

Recruit
Balthazar
(crafting station placed, at least 1)

Alternate Start

The journal also holds a shorter entry of this quest, for players who already have what the earlier stages lead to.

1.Craft An Alchemy Station Recommended level 13

You found an old Black Cauldron. Use it to make an Alchemy Station and place it in your base to unlock more crafting possibilities.

Starts when: All of
Not Game progress
Visit the marked location
Complete when: All of
Visit the marked location
Any of
Use
Alchemy Station

Recruit
Balthazar
(crafting station placed, at least 1)

Quest Objectives 6 locations

Stage 1: Speak To Emily FrayStage 2: Investigate Ikora's WhereaboutsStage 3: Follow Ikora's TrailStage 4: Craft An Alchemy Station

Rewards
Item	Cauldron
Experience	250 XP

Name
Nomad Highlands