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Dark Earth Hints

Where is Zed?

  • 1 of 7: Arkhan has heard that Zed is somewhere in the Lower City.
  • 2 of 7: Armal has inside information. You must win Yong a second time.
  • 3 of 7: Have you looked in the sewers?
  • 4 of 7: Arkhan cannot find Zed until after Thanandar's death.
  • 5 of 7: Zed could be in a number of places, depending upon when and where Thanandar died.
  • 6 of 7: Zed may have been imprisoned by the Konkalites.
  • 7 of 7: If Zed is not there, go see what Dhorkan has to say.