Cracks in the Earth: Difference between revisions

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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 was a quest in the Act 1 area Clearfell Encampment that serves as an introduction to the Abyss encounter. It was exclusive to Rise of the Abyssal league.

Despite it being an optional quest, it has the same color in the UI as non-optional quests, such as Secrets in the Dark.

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:

(Huntress) And these things aren't the Devourer? You're sure?
(Mercenary) Surely you mean the Devourer, ey?
(Monk) Ancient creatures from beneath the surface... you don't mean the 'Devourer'?
(Ranger) That sounds like you've seen the Devourer.
(Sorceress) Are you sure it's not just the 'Devourer' that's tormenting the Emcampment?
(Warrior) Are you sure it isn't 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:

(Huntress) What can I do?
(Mercenary) I'll add it to the list.
(Monk) I see now why I was called here.
(Ranger) I won't let them destroy my forest.
(Sorceress) Perhaps I can see what can be done...
(Warrior) We are tormented on all sides.
(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:

(Huntress) Aye, I'll check out them cracks.
(Mercenary) Alright. I'll mess 'em up for ya.
(Monk) As you wish.
(Ranger)
(Sorceress) Fear not, old one.
(Warrior) I'll see what I can do for Clearfell.
(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.

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:

(Huntress) These ones seemed weak. Like scouts. More may follow.
(Mercenary)
(Monk) Carefully and methodically.
(Ranger) They were the prey. I, the hunter.
(Sorceress) Simple. My power was greater than theirs.
(Warrior) With a blow they won't soon forget.
(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
0.4.0	Removed from the game.
0.3.0	Introduced to the game.

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+{{historical content}}
 {{Quest
 |name = Cracks in the Earth
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 |act = 1
 }}
-'''Cracks in the Earth''' is an optional [[quest]] in the [[Act 1]] area [[Clearfell Encampment]] that serves as an introduction to the [[Abyss]] [[encounter]].
+'''Cracks in the Earth''' was a [[quest]] in the [[Act 1]] area [[Clearfell Encampment]] that serves as an introduction to the [[Abyss]] [[encounter]]. It was exclusive to [[Rise of the Abyssal]] league.
+Despite it being an optional quest, it has the same color in the UI as non-optional quests, such as {{ql|Secrets in the Dark}}.
 ==Rewards==
 * Level 1 {{il|page=Uncut Support Gem}}, 100 [[Gold]]
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 ''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>
+'''(Huntress)''' And these things aren't the Devourer? You're sure?<br>
+'''(Mercenary)''' Surely you mean the Devourer, ey?<br>
+'''(Monk)''' Ancient creatures from beneath the surface... you don't mean the 'Devourer'?<br>
 '''(Ranger)''' That sounds like you've seen the Devourer.<br>
-'''(Mercenary)''' Surely you mean the Devourer, ey?
+'''(Sorceress)''' Are you sure it's not just the 'Devourer' that's tormenting the Emcampment?<br>
+'''(Warrior)''' Are you sure it isn't the Devourer?<br>
+'''(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>
+'''(Huntress)''' What can I do?<br>
+'''(Mercenary)''' I'll add it to the list.<br>
+'''(Monk)''' I see now why I was called here.<br>
 '''(Ranger)''' I won't let them destroy my forest.<br>
-'''(Mercenary)''' I'll add it to the list.
+'''(Sorceress)''' Perhaps I can see what can be done...<br>
+'''(Warrior)''' We are tormented on all sides.<br>
+'''(Witch)''' It's always something with this place, isn't it?
 </blockquote>
@@ Line 34: / Line 50: @@
 [[Player]]: <blockquote>
+'''(Huntress)''' Aye, I'll check out them cracks.<br>
+'''(Mercenary)''' Alright. I'll mess 'em up for ya.<br>
+'''(Monk)''' As you wish.<br>
 '''(Ranger)''' <br>
-'''(Mercenary)''' Alright. I'll mess 'em up for ya.
+'''(Sorceress)''' Fear not, old one.<br>
+'''(Warrior)''' I'll see what I can do for Clearfell.<br>
+'''(Witch)''' Alright, alright. Fine.
 </blockquote>
@@ Line 43: / Line 64: @@
 * Find the source of Abyssal Monsters.
-''Find the [[Abyss]] in [[Clearfell]].''
+''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===
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 ===Open the Abyssal Arsenal===
 * Open the Abyssal Arsenal.
-''Open the Abyssal Trove.''
 ===Return to Mortimer===
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 [[Player]]: <blockquote>
-'''(Ranger)''' They were the prey. I, the Hunter.<br>
+'''(Huntress)''' These ones seemed weak. Like scouts. More may follow.<br>
-'''(Mercenary)'''
+'''(Mercenary)''' <br>
+'''(Monk)''' Carefully and methodically.<br>
+'''(Ranger)''' They were the prey. I, the hunter.<br>
+'''(Sorceress)''' Simple. My power was greater than theirs.<br>
+'''(Warrior)''' With a blow they won't soon forget.<br>
+'''(Witch)''' I feel like that should be obvious.
 </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}}.''
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 ==Version history==
 {{Version history table header}}
+{{Version history table row|0.4.0|
+* Removed from the game.
+}}
 {{Version history table row|0.3.0|
 * Introduced to the game.
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 {{Navbox Quests}}
+{{Navbox Abyss}}

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

v t e Abyss

Mechanics	Abyss Desecrated modifier Abyssal Lich (alternate ascendancy) Lightless Passage The Well of Souls The Black Cathedral Abyssal Depths Dark Domain Lightless Void

Items	Abyss Precursor TabletAbyss Precursor TabletAdds Abysses to a Map 10 uses remainingCan be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map. Preserved bones Abyssal eyes Abyss omens Amanamu's TitheAmanamu's TitheSupport, Lineage, Minion, Persistent Category: Amanamu's TitheRequires Level 25 Support Requirements: +5 StrSupports Persistent Minion Skills, granting a chance when Supported Minions die for you to gain an Abyssal Monster Modifier.50% chance to gain an Abyssal Monster Modifier for 20 seconds when a Minion from Supported Skills dies Maximum 3 Abyssal Monster Modifiers gained this wayThose that serve the Liege of the Lightless are his, utterly. Blood, flesh, and soul are fodder to bend to his will. Under a Lich Lord, not even death is an escape.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. 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 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, Minion, Chaos 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 15 seconds on Commanding Minions from Supported Skills Minions from Supported Skills gain Unholy Might for 15 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 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 20 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 40% 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	Heart of the WellHeart of the Well DiamondLimited to: 1<Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <List of mods>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. Unforeseen ConsequencesUnforeseen Consequences Abyss Precursor TabletAdds Abysses to a Map 1 use remainingMap contains (14-18) additional Abysses Map is overrun by the Abyssal (4-6) additional Rare Monsters are spawned from Abysses in MapCan be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map. Darkness EnthronedDarkness Enthroned Fine BeltRequires Level 62Has (1-3) Charm Slots Flasks gain 0.17 charges per Second(50-100)% increased effect of Socketed Items Has 2 Augment Sockets (Hidden) This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was <Random socketable equipment type>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(30-20)% reduced Presence Area of Effect (30-20)% 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 prefix> <Lich's Desecrated suffix> <Lich's Desecrated prefix or suffix> <List of mods>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	Vessel of Kulemak Tasgul, Swallower of Light Vandroth, Blackblooded Enslaver Igrulog, the Incubator Queen Abyssal monsters Abyssal modifiers Lichborn modifiers

Other	List of Desecrated modifiers Abyss monster modifiers Abyss atlas passive skills

Cracks in the Earth: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 19:59, 12 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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