A Closer Look Side quest
- Location
- Neustadt
- Region
- Svartrau City
- Missable
- Yes
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
I don’t understand why Marat reacted with such fury. Should I follow him and find out what’s truly driving him?
- Type
- Side quest
- Starts
- Neustadt
- Time cost
- 1 time unit
- Time of day
- Day or night
- Reward
- 500 XP
- Steps
- 1 steps, 1 on the map
A Closer Look Walkthrough
1 of the 1 objectives for A Closer Look are pinned on the map below, 0 of them optional. The numbers on the map match the numbered steps.
How to start A Closer Look
- StartsBegins in Neustadt.
- Time cost1 time unit
- Time of dayDay or night
- Can be failedYes — it has a failure ending, so the coronation deadline can take it from you.
A Closer Look step by step
One marker covers an area to search rather than an exact spot.
- Find Marat1 time unitTime-sensitiveDay & Night
Drogos told me where to look for Marat – outside Farriers's Gate, across from Greifberg.
Search area on the map
A Closer Look rewards
On completion
- 500 XP
- 1 skill point(s)
Show the 5 endings — spoilers
Every way A Closer Look can end, in the game's own words. Read on only if you want it spoiled.
- Ending 1
I spoke with Marat. He told me about his father, and the secret that drove them apart.
Rewards: 500 XP, 1 skill point(s)
- Ending 2Failure
I gave in to the hunger. Marat is gone, and with him the rebellion’s last hope.
- Ending 3
I spoke with Marat. He revealed his secret to me, and we spent some intimate time together.
Rewards: 500 XP, 1 skill point(s)
- Ending 4Failure
I haven't spoken to Marat after all. Just left him to calm down on his own.
Rewards: 500 XP, 1 skill point(s)
- Ending 5Failure
I have failed the manumits. That path is closed to me now.
Where A Closer Look takes place
A Closer Look is a Side quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker with 2 playable version(s). A Closer Look takes place around Neustadt. A Closer Look has 1 objectives, 0 of them optional. 1 of the objectives in A Closer Look are pinned on the world map, so you can see where each step happens. A Closer Look has 5 possible endings.
See Also
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A Closer Look FAQ
How do you complete A Closer Look?
A Closer Look runs to 1 objectives. It opens with "Find Marat" and finishes with "Find Marat". The full list, with map pins and time costs, is in the walkthrough above.
How long does A Closer Look take?
A Closer Look spends 1 time unit off the story clock across its 1 objectives.
Should I do A Closer Look by day or by night?
A Closer Look can be started by day or by night and costs 1 time unit of story time either way. Steps locked to one half of the day are badged in the walkthrough above.
How do I start A Closer Look?
A Closer Look begins around Neustadt — start from the first objective in the walkthrough above.
What are the objectives of A Closer Look?
A Closer Look has 1 objectives: Find Marat. Optional and time-sensitive steps are marked in the objective list.
Where do the objectives of A Closer Look take place?
1 of the 1 objectives in A Closer Look have a marked location, in and around Svartrau City. The numbered map above matches the objective list.
What are the rewards for A Closer Look?
Completing A Closer Look rewards 500 XP, 1 skill point(s).
How many endings does A Closer Look have?
A Closer Look has 5 endings in the game files, 3 of them failures.
Is A Closer Look missable?
Missable: Yes. On the 30-day clock most quests can time out; the start block of the walkthrough above says whether this one has a failure ending.