In video games, hindering player progress with barriers is a common tactic. It ensures players are adequately equipped for upcoming challenges. No Rest For The Wicked introduces a significant gate blocking your departure from Mariner’s Keep. This guide details the steps to locate, replace the lever, interact with NPCs, and advance the storyline.
Unveiling the Mystery of Mariner’s Keep Gate
Upon exploring Mariner’s Keep in No Rest For The Wicked, encountering a formidable iron gate blocking your exit is inevitable. To open it, a lever must be activated. Unfortunately, the lever is broken, setting you on a quest to find a replacement.
Amidst your exploration, ensure to eliminate all adversaries to unveil useful items, including the key to the Storage Room. Navigating further, you'll stumble upon the locked Mess Hall door, necessitating the acquisition of the Mess Hall Key for access.
The Quest for the Mess Hall Key
Head towards the prominent bonfire west of the iron gate at Mariner’s Keep. This bonfire, positioned at the far right of the area, serves as a pivotal landmark. Refer to the map for precise directions:
Near the bonfire, you'll notice a disturbance. Investigate to find Fillmore the Blacksmith under attack by three foes. Aid Fillmore to access item repairs. To rescue him, unlock the door between you two using a specific key.
Proceed right from the bonfire towards the large gate. Follow the southern road to an archway with a wooden balcony. Adjacent to it lies a corpse containing the Mess Hall Key. Retrieve it and return to unlock the Mess Hall for Fillmore.
Leveraging the Gate Lever Handle
Upon entering the mess hall, eliminate threats against Fillmore, then engage in a conversation. Following his advice regarding Sacrament, he will entrust you with the Gate Lever Handle. This item is key to unlocking the gate and exiting Mariner’s Keep. Additionally, Fillmore offers services like item trades, repairs, and valuable upgrades in Sacrament.
Before departing, browse Fillmore's offerings. He stocks essential early-game items such as a Fishing Rod, Pickaxe, and Woodcutter’s Axe, alongside recipes for Fire Pit concoctions.
Exit the mess hall and head right from the bonfire to locate a ruined wagon for wall access. Climb up to reach the wall, proceed upstairs towards the ruined tower, take the first right, and interact with the spot to utilize the Gate Lever Handle obtained from Fillmore. This action triggers the gate's opening, paving your way out.