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Dark Earth Hints

How can I get down to the Lower City?

  • 1 of 9: Arkhan has no hope of getting beyond the guardians without help.
  • 2 of 9: Have you found Kalhi?
  • 3 of 9: Your first opponent appears as you attempt to leave the barracks.
  • 4 of 9: To get beyond him, either kill him or ... Find a disguise.
  • 5 of 9: Kalhi will offer to distract the platform guard.
  • 6 of 9: Depending upon your actions earlier, the guard will either wait or run back to the barracks.
  • 7 of 9: If he runs back to the barracks, you can pass without further incident.
  • 8 of 9: If he waits, you must attack and kill him.
  • 9 of 9: Walk to the platform and operate the switches to descend.