Under Watchful Eyes Main quest · Act 1
- Region
- Briar Sloughs
- Missable
- Yes
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Mert was caught by the soldiers and taken to Stoneward Post for questioning. I need to speak with him, maybe help him get out of there… But it won’t be easy. The place is heavily guarded.
- Type
- Main quest · Act 1
- Starts
- Briar Sloughs
- Time cost
- 3 time units
- Time of day
- Day or night
- Steps
- 4 steps, 3 on the map
Under Watchful Eyes Walkthrough
3 of the 4 objectives for Under Watchful Eyes are pinned on the map below, 1 of them optional. The numbers on the map match the numbered steps.
How to start Under Watchful Eyes
- StartsBegins in Briar Sloughs.
- Time cost3 time units
- Time of dayDay or night
- Can be failedYes — it has a failure ending, so the coronation deadline can take it from you.
Under Watchful Eyes step by step
- Get the key to Mert's cellDay & Night
It's disgusting what they did to poor Mert. I should at least try to free him from that damn cell, but I must find a way to get the keys to the cells. The overseer should have them.
Pinned on the map - Free Mert3 time unitsDay & Night
I've got the key to Mert's cell. Time to free him.
- Escort Mert through the Stoneward Post's main gateDay & Night
I freed Mert from his cell. Now I need to get him out of Stoneward Post safely.
Pinned on the map — pin 1 - Retrieve your weaponsOptionalDay & Night
The soldier at the gate of Stoneward Post confiscated my weapons. I need to retrieve them.
Pinned on the map — pin 3
Show the 4 endings — spoilers
Every way Under Watchful Eyes can end, in the game's own words. Read on only if you want it spoiled.
- Ending 1Failure
I managed to free Mert from Stoneward Post, but he won't be returning to the manumits. He's too wounded and scared now.
Rewards: 250 XP
- Ending 2Failure
I tried, but in the end I failed to save Mert. May he rest in peace.
- Ending 3Failure
I was too late to save the miller. May his soul rest in peace.
- Ending 4
I was not able to finish rescuing Mert as other things took priority.
Where Under Watchful Eyes takes place
Under Watchful Eyes is a Main quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker with 2 playable version(s). Under Watchful Eyes belongs to Act 1 of the main story. Under Watchful Eyes takes place around Briar Sloughs. Under Watchful Eyes has 4 objectives, 1 of them optional. 3 of the objectives in Under Watchful Eyes are pinned on the world map, so you can see where each step happens. Under Watchful Eyes has 4 possible endings.
See Also
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Under Watchful Eyes FAQ
How do you complete Under Watchful Eyes?
Under Watchful Eyes runs to 4 objectives. It opens with "Get the key to Mert's cell" and finishes with "Retrieve your weapons". The full list, with map pins and time costs, is in the walkthrough above.
How long does Under Watchful Eyes take?
Under Watchful Eyes spends 3 time units off the story clock across its 4 objectives.
Should I do Under Watchful Eyes by day or by night?
Under Watchful Eyes can be started by day or by night and costs 3 time units of story time either way. Steps locked to one half of the day are badged in the walkthrough above.
How do I start Under Watchful Eyes?
Under Watchful Eyes begins around Briar Sloughs — start from the first objective in the walkthrough above.
What are the objectives of Under Watchful Eyes?
Under Watchful Eyes has 4 objectives: Get the key to Mert's cell, Free Mert, Escort Mert through the Stoneward Post's main gate, Retrieve your weapons. Optional and time-sensitive steps are marked in the objective list.
Where do the objectives of Under Watchful Eyes take place?
3 of the 4 objectives in Under Watchful Eyes have a marked location, in and around Briar Sloughs. The numbered map above matches the objective list.
How many endings does Under Watchful Eyes have?
Under Watchful Eyes has 4 endings in the game files, 3 of them failures.
Is Under Watchful Eyes 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.