Hidden Within the Lines
Hidden Within the Lines is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Alchemist merchant, part of the The Darkness Within quest line. According to rumor, deep within the Forgotten Castle lies an altar said to summon the dead. Could you seek it out for me? The objective is to explore underground altar. All progress requires a successful extraction — items retrieved or kills made during a failed run do not count toward quest completion. Once every objective is fulfilled, return to Alchemist in the lobby to turn in the quest and receive the reward. This quest requires completing That's Batty before it becomes available from Alchemist. Completing Hidden Within the Lines rewards 30 Gold, 2x Arcane Essence, 25 XP. The quest is completed in Crypts. Merchant quests in Dark and Darker are one of the most consistent gold and experience sources in the game, independent of loot luck on the Trading Post. Completing the full Alchemist quest chain unlocks higher reward tiers and increases merchant affinity, which can affect prices and open additional quest tiers in future seasons. The The Darkness Within chain provides a structured progression path through the Alchemist quest tree, and finishing each quest in order is the fastest route to the higher value objectives later in the line. Use the MetaBot Dark and Darker quest tracker to check all open objectives across every active merchant before extracting, so you can turn in multiple quests from a single run and get the most value out of each session.
According to rumor, deep within the Forgotten Castle lies an altar said to summon the dead. Could you seek it out for me?
Objectives
Rewards
2x Arcane Essence
25 XP“So the rumor was not mere nonsense after all. A place that can call back and awaken souls... how fascinating. I must look into it further.”
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Hidden Within the Lines Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is Hidden Within the Lines in Dark and Darker?
Hidden Within the Lines is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Alchemist as part of the The Darkness Within quest line. According to rumor, deep within the Forgotten Castle lies an altar said to summon the dead. Could you seek it out for me?
How do you complete Hidden Within the Lines?
To complete Hidden Within the Lines you need to: Explore Underground Altar. All progress requires a successful extraction. Once all objectives are done, return to Alchemist in the lobby to turn in the quest.
What are the rewards for Hidden Within the Lines?
Completing Hidden Within the Lines rewards you with: 30 Gold, 2x Arcane Essence, 25 XP. Turn in the completed quest at the Alchemist window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for Hidden Within the Lines?
Hidden Within the Lines objectives are completed in: Crypts. Enter the correct dungeon type before attempting to make progress on this quest.
Do you need to complete anything before Hidden Within the Lines?
Yes, Hidden Within the Lines requires completing the quest That's Batty first. Once that quest is turned in, Hidden Within the Lines becomes available from Alchemist.