Back on the Scent Episode · Asmodian · Lv. 14

Episode

Back on the Scent is an Episode quest in AION 2 for Asmodian characters around level 14. Below are its 1 steps and what it pays out. Tagar (Gravekeeper) gives the quest in Altgard. It follows Cemetery Cleanup and leads into Dead Men Tell No Tales. It sends you to defeat Lost Specter (Lv. 14) and Ancient Revenant Knight (Lv. 14).

Gravekeeper Tagar mentioned that his assistant at the crematorium might have seen Brok, and offered to introduce you. Meet Kolina at the crematorium.

Type
Episode
Faction
Asmodian
Rec. level
14
Unlocks at
10
EXP
91,924
Chapter
Stranger in a Strange Land
Start
Tagar – AION 2 portraitTagar · Gravekeeper Camp
Key reward
Kina (Bound) – AION 2 item iconKina (Bound)

Back on the Scent walkthrough

Every step of Back on the Scent is placed on the map. Select a numbered step to fly the map to exactly where it happens.

Back on the Scent quest locations on the Altgard map – AION 2
AltgardOpen on the interactive map
  1. Quest giver · Tagar – AION 2 portraitTagarAltgard · Nearest Kibelisk: Gravekeeper Camp · 12 m
  2. Clear the path to the crematorium
    • Defeat Lost Specter
    • Defeat Ancient Revenant Knight
    • Investigate Brok's traces on the corpse
    Altgard · Nearest Kibelisk: Neglected Crematorium · 132 m
  3. Turn in · Kolina – AION 2 portraitKolinaAltgard · Nearest Kibelisk: Neglected Crematorium · 11 m

To finish: Talk to Kolina at the Neglected Crematorium.

Quest dialogue

8 lines of in-game dialogue from Back on the Scent. Main speakers: Tagar, Ulgorn, and Kolina.

  1. TagarAll right, let's head into the inner cemetery. It's filled with undead, so we'll need to clear them as we go.
  2. UlgornBrok might have left some traces along the way. Daeva, keep your eyes open.
  3. KolinaUlgorn! It's been too long! What brings you to this miserable place?
  4. TagarYour handsome boss brought him. You're not slacking off again, are you?
  5. KolinaNo! I've almost finished all the work you gave me. Are you just here to nag?
  6. UlgornHe's acting as our guide. We're looking for some people.
Show the remaining 2 lines
  1. Looks like an attack. See, stab wounds.
  2. Decomposition has already begun. There are spiders all over the corpse.
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Where to start and turn in Back on the Scent

The NPCs who give and complete Back on the Scent, and the map where they stand.

RoleNPCMapLocation
Quest giverTagar – AION 2 portraitTagar · GravekeeperAltgardGravekeeper Camp
Turn inKolina – AION 2 portraitKolina · Gravekeeper's AssistantAltgardNeglected Crematorium

Back on the Scent quest chain

Back on the Scent belongs to chapter 2 of the story, “Stranger in a Strange Land”. These are the quests around it.

OrderQuest
Previous questCemetery Cleanup
This questBack on the Scent
Next questDead Men Tell No Tales

Rewards

What Back on the Scent gives on completion, plus 91,924 EXP.

NameQty
Kina (Bound) – AION 2 item iconKina (Bound)6,600
Old Mercenary Commander Helm – AION 2 item iconOld Mercenary Commander Helm1

Related quests

NameRec. level
Crash Site Rendezvous11
Express Daeva Delivery12
Veiled Truth12
Urgent Pursuit13
Cemetery Cleanup13
Dead Men Tell No Tales15
Buried Atrocities16
Empyrean Monolith16

Data read from the AION 2 global client (build 0.0.4387.0). Updated for the Nov 4, 2026 patch. How we read the game files

Back on the Scent is an Episode quest for Asmodian characters with 1 steps. It rewards 91,924 EXP plus Kina (Bound) and Old Mercenary Commander Helm. The story text, steps and rewards on this page come straight from the global client, so they match what you see in game. It follows Cemetery Cleanup and leads into Dead Men Tell No Tales.

See Also

QuestsAltgardCemetery CleanupDead Men Tell No TalesCrash Site RendezvousExpress Daeva DeliveryVeiled Truth
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Back on the Scent FAQ

How do I start Back on the Scent?

Back on the Scent unlocks at level 10 for Asmodian characters and is recommended around level 14. Tagar (Gravekeeper) gives the quest in Altgard.

Where do I turn in Back on the Scent?

Turn Back on the Scent in to Kolina (Gravekeeper's Assistant) in Altgard.

What does Back on the Scent reward?

Back on the Scent gives 91,924 EXP and Kina (Bound) and Old Mercenary Commander Helm; the reward table lists every item and amount.

What quest comes after Back on the Scent?

Completing Back on the Scent unlocks Dead Men Tell No Tales.

Which monsters do I fight in Back on the Scent?

Back on the Scent asks you to defeat Lost Specter (Lv. 14) and Ancient Revenant Knight (Lv. 14). Each name in the step list links to the monster's location and drops.

Who do you talk to in Back on the Scent?

Back on the Scent has 8 lines of dialogue. The main speakers are Tagar, Ulgorn, and Kolina. It opens with: “All right, let's head into the inner cemetery. It's filled with undead, so we'll need to clear them as we go.”