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Cracks in the Earth
Required	No
Start	Speak to Mortimer
Objective	Find the source of Abyssal Monsters
Completion	Return to Mortimer

Cracks in the Earth is a quest in the Act 1 area Clearfell Encampment that serves as an introduction to the Abyss encounter.

Despite it is an optional quest, it has the same color in the UI as non-optional quests, such as Secrets in the Dark. It is also exclusive to Rise of the Abyssal leagues.

Rewards

Level 1 Uncut Support GemUncut Support GemCreates a Support GemRight Click to engrave a Support Gem., 100 Gold

Walkthrough

Speak to Mortimer.

Mortimer:

Out there... ancient creatures... lurking beneath the surface... cloaked in darkness... They then burst forth to feast on the souls of the recently departed!
Trust me. I've seen them! The others think me mad but mark my words... it is true.

Player:

(Mercenary) Surely you mean the Devourer, ey?
(Ranger) That sounds like you've seen the Devourer.
(Witch) It could be true.... or it could just be that 'Devourer' creature. In which case, you are mad.

Mortimer:

No, no, no... but... that damned thing has likely opened their passage to the surface.
These... creatures. They are something else. It is not but one threat... it is... many. And I fear what it means for Clearfell.

Player:

(Mercenary) I'll add it to the list.
(Ranger) I won't let them destroy my forest.
(Witch) It's always something with this place, isn't it?

Mortimer:

Depose them. Cave in the cracks. Cave in whatever you find. We've got enough trouble here as it is!

Player:

(Mercenary) Alright. I'll mess 'em up for ya.
(Ranger)
(Witch) Alright, alright. Fine.

Mortimer:

I knew I could count on you!

Find the source of Abyssal Monsters

Find the source of Abyssal Monsters.

Find the Abyss in Clearfell as indicated by the world map ui, as well as Mortimer's dialogues .

Defeat the Monsters near the Fissure.

This quest step may need to be restart in a new area instance, if the player already entered The Grelwood. Alternatively, just skip this step and go to Mud Burrow.

Find a way underground

Find a way into the Mud Burrow to investigate further.

Locate an Abyss

Locate an Abyss.

Defeat the Abyssal invaders

Defeat the Abyssal invaders.

Open the Abyssal Arsenal

Open the Abyssal Arsenal.

The in-game quest log miscalled Abyssal Trove as Abyssal Arsenal.

Return to Mortimer

Return to Mortimer.

Mortimer:

So, you did it. Within the lair of that Devourer was more to this story! How did you defeat them?

Player:

(Mercenary)
(Ranger) They were the prey. I, the hunter.
(Sorceress) Simple. My power was greater than theirs.
(Witch) I feel like that should be obvious.

Mortimer:

I see. Well, it is my duty to defend our kin from these monsters, and I will do my best - but do keep collapsing in their entry points. I'm not quite the shot I used to be.
You have my thanks.

Mortimer offers you an Uncut Support GemUncut Support GemCreates a Support GemRight Click to engrave a Support Gem..

Quest Complete

Quest Complete - You have completed the Abyss and helped with Mortimer's request. He has reward you with Gold for your assistance.

Version history

Version	Changes
0.3.0	Introduced to the game.

v t e Quests

Act 1	Reaching Clearfell Treacherous Ground The Hunt Begins Cracks in the Earth Secrets in the Dark The Mysterious Shade Finding the Forge The Lost Lute Sorrow Among Stones Ominous Altars The Trail of Corruption The Mad Wolf of Ogham

Act 2	Earning Passage The Trail of Corruption The City of Seven Waters A Theft of Ivory A Crown of Stone Tradition's Toll Ancient Vows Ascent to Power

Act 3	Tribal Vengeance Treasures of Utzaal The Slithering Dead Legacy of the Vaal The Trials of Chaos

Act 4	The Search Abandoned Prison Shrike Island Land of the Kin Utopia Dark Mists Whakapanu Island Trial of the Ancestors Forgotten Bounty Hostile Takeover Tribal Medicine

Interlude	Recruit the Ezomytes Recruit the Maraketh Recruit the Vaal

Abyss

Mechanics

Items

File:Abyss Precursor Tablet inventory icon.pngAbyss Precursor TabletAbyss Precursor TabletAdds Abysses to a Map
10 uses remainingCan be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.File:Abyss Precursor Tablet inventory icon.png
Preserved bones
Abyssal eyes
Abyss omens

Kulemak's DominionKulemak's DominionSupport, Lineage
Category: Kulemak's Dominion
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 25
Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Offering Skills, causing Spells that affect an area around you or a target location to also affect the area around Supported Offerings.Spells you cast which affect an area around you or a targeted location also also affect an area around Supported Offerings
Spells deal 50% less Damage when affecting areas around Offerings this wayStill a shadow of his former self, Kulemak turned to deception.
He promised Ahn untold power and mastery, in exchange for
a single golem. "After all, what harm could one servant do?"Place into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.
Kurgal's LeashKurgal's LeashSupport, Lineage
Category: Blackblood
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Requires Level 25
Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports Commandable Minions causing you and the Supported Minion to gain Unholy Might when you Command them.Gain Unholy Might for 5 seconds on Commanding Minions from Supported Skills
Minions from Supported Skills gain Unholy Might for 5 seconds when CommandedKurgal's first body was a mere stone golem, enslaved by a
collar. He found such ecstasy in the power of dominion,
he clawed his way free... and soon, supplanted a Lich Lord.Place into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.
Tecrod's RevengeTecrod's RevengeSupport, Lineage, Minion, Persistent, Duration
Category: Last GaspRequires Level 65
Support Requirements: +5 IntSupports skills that create Persistent Minions, causing those Minions to fight on when they are fatally wounded, dying after a short duration or when they take further damage exceeding their maximum Life. Minions from Supported Skills gain Soul Eater and a burst of speed on entering this state.Minions from Supported Skills die 10 seconds after their Life is reduced to 0
Minions from Supported Skills gain Soul Eater when their Life is reduced to 0
Minions from Supported Skills gain 20% increased Attack and Cast Speed when their Life is reduced to 0The Lich Lords destroyed his body, but with his dying fury,
Tecrod found a way. He lurks deep, in the blood, in the flesh,
in the Well... perhaps walking among them even now, unseen.Place into a Skill's Support Gem socket in the Skills Panel to apply its effects to that Skill. You cannot have multiple Support Gems of the same Category socketed within one Skill.

Essence of the AbyssEssence of the AbyssStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
Equipment: Mark of the Abyssal LordRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.
Kulemak's InvitationKulemak's InvitationSomething awaits you in the Well.Something awaits you in the Well.

Unique items

Abyss	Heart of the WellHeart of the Well DiamondLimited to: 1<Desecrated prefix> <Desecrated prefix> <Desecrated suffix> <Desecrated suffix>Countless souls scream in agonising harmony, forever sinking under the weight of the newly dead.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.

Kulemak	Darkness EnthronedDarkness Enthroned Fine BeltRequires Level 62Flasks gain 0.17 charges per Second Has (1-3) Charm SlotsThis item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was <Random socketable equipment type> +(50-100)% increased effect of Socketed Items Has 2 Rune Sockets (Hidden)Kulemak sat triumphant, raising the crown. Darkness coiled the world in eternal night. Victory, a mere moment, came crashing down. No conqueror, no conquered, only searing Light. Grip of KulemakGrip of Kulemak Abyssal SignetInflict Abyssal Wasting on Hit(20-30)% reduced Presence Area of Effect (20-30)% reduced Light Radius <Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden)Drink deeply of the Well. Let the Abyss coil within. The Unborn LichThe Unborn Lich Ravenous StaffStaffRequires Level 78, 137 IntGrants Skill: Level (18-20) Feast of Flesh(60-80)% increased Desecrated Modifier magnitudes <Custom Desecrated prefix> <Lich's Desecrated suffix> <Lich's Desecrated prefix or suffix>In ghastly pits beneath the world, Kulemak grows countless new bodies, each more powerful than the last. Not all of his abominations survive. Undying HateUndying Hate Timeless JewelLimited to: 1 Historic Radius: Very LargeGlorifying the defilement of (79-30977) souls in tribute to (Amanamu-Ulaman-Kurgal-Tecrod-Kulemak) Passives in radius are Conquered by the Abyssals Desecration makes this item Unstable Historic <Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden)They believed themselves driven by necessity, but that desperation made them monstrous.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. Can be Desecrated 4 Times. Desecration makes the item unstable.

Monsters

Other

@@ Line 18: / Line 18: @@
 ''Speak to [[Mortimer]].''
-[[Mortimer]]: {{Quote|Out there... ancient creatures... lurking beneath the surface... cloaked in darkness... they then burst forth to feast on the souls of the recently departed! Trust me. I've seen them! The others think I am mad but mark my words... it is true.}}
+[[Mortimer]]: {{Quote|Out there... ancient creatures... lurking beneath the surface... cloaked in darkness... They then burst forth to feast on the souls of the recently departed!
+Trust me. I've seen them! The others think me mad but mark my words... it is true.}}
 [[Player]]: <blockquote>
+'''(Mercenary)''' Surely you mean the Devourer, ey?<br>
 '''(Ranger)''' That sounds like you've seen the Devourer.<br>
-'''(Mercenary)''' Surely you mean the Devourer, ey?
+'''(Witch)''' It could be true.... or it could just be that 'Devourer' creature. In which case, you ''are'' mad.
 </blockquote>
-[[Mortimer]]: {{Quote|No, no, no... but... that damned thing has likely opened their passage to the surface. These... creatures. They are something ''else''. It is not but one threat... it is... ''many''. And I fear what it means for Clearfell.}}
+[[Mortimer]]: {{Quote|No, no, no... but... that damned thing has likely opened their passage to the surface.
+These... creatures. They are something else. It is not but one threat... it is... ''many''. And I fear what it means for Clearfell.}}
 [[Player]]: <blockquote>
+'''(Mercenary)''' I'll add it to the list.<br>
 '''(Ranger)''' I won't let them destroy my forest.<br>
-'''(Mercenary)''' I'll add it to the list.
+'''(Witch)''' It's always something with this place, isn't it?
 </blockquote>
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 [[Player]]: <blockquote>
+'''(Mercenary)''' Alright. I'll mess 'em up for ya.<br>
 '''(Ranger)''' <br>
-'''(Mercenary)''' Alright. I'll mess 'em up for ya.
+'''(Witch)''' Alright, alright. Fine.
 </blockquote>
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 [[Player]]: <blockquote>
+'''(Mercenary)''' <br>
 '''(Ranger)''' They were the prey. I, the hunter.<br>
-'''(Mercenary)'''
+'''(Sorceress)''' Simple. My power was greater than theirs.<br>
+'''(Witch)''' I feel like that should be obvious.<br>
 </blockquote>
-[[Mortimer]]: {{Quote|I see. Well, it is my duty to defend our kin from these monsters, and I will do my best - but do keep collapsing in their entry points. I'm not quite the shot I used to be. You have my thanks.}}
+[[Mortimer]]: {{Quote|I see. Well, it is my duty to defend our kin from these monsters, and I will do my best - but do keep collapsing in their entry points. I'm not quite the shot I used to be.
+You have my thanks.}}
 ''Mortimer offers you an {{il|Uncut Support Gem}}.''

Latest revision as of 03:59, 7 December 2025

Contents

Rewards

Walkthrough

Find the source of Abyssal Monsters

Find a way underground

Locate an Abyss

Defeat the Abyssal invaders

Open the Abyssal Arsenal

Return to Mortimer

Quest Complete

Version history

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