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Investigate the Beach

An Act 1 side quest near the Emerald Grove in which you must rescue Mirkon from harpies and earn access to the Tiefling Hideout.

RoleRescue mission and introduction to the Tiefling Hideout
Statusavailable in Act 1
Importancesupporting
RewardAccess to the Tiefling Hideout and the Ring of Colour Spray
  • ActAct 1
  • Quest typeSide quest
  • Starting areaSecluded Cove
  • Primary objectiveRescue Mirkon
  • Key accessTiefling Hideout
  • Notable itemRing of Colour Spray

The supplied material does not provide a mission number, estimated completion time, or recommended character level.

Key takeaways

The quest is straightforward to start but easy to lose if the rescue encounter is neglected.

  • Listen for the danger The alluring music in the Secluded Cove signals that Mirkon is being manipulated by harpies. Investigating the sound leads directly to the quest's main crisis.
  • Prioritise the rescue Mirkon's survival is the decisive condition for completing the quest. The harpies' concentration can be broken, or the creatures can be defeated in combat.
  • Use the password afterward Mirkon's password is not merely conversational context: it provides access to the secret Tiefling Hideout and its wider storyline.
  • Search the nest The harpies' nest contains the Ring of Colour Spray, so the encounter area is worth checking after the immediate threat has been dealt with.
  • Do it early The quest is best completed early in Act 1. Advancing too far can cause it to bug or auto-complete, according to the supplied quest guidance.

Overview

Investigate the Beach is an Act 1 side quest that begins in a Secluded Cove near the Emerald Grove, where alluring music draws attention to a Tiefling child in danger.

The quest starts when you discover Mirkon, a Tiefling child, being lured toward danger by harpies. The music is the key warning that something is wrong in the cove, and the situation develops into an encounter where the party must keep Mirkon alive while dealing with the creatures responsible. The quest is therefore both an exploration discovery and a time-sensitive rescue.

The central objective is to save Mirkon. The harpies can be handled by breaking their concentration or by defeating them in combat, but allowing the encounter to continue without protecting the child can cause the quest to fail. Because the rescue is tied directly to the quest's outcome, players should treat the cove as an active danger zone rather than an ordinary area to search at leisure.

Once Mirkon is safe, he provides a password connected to the secret Tiefling Hideout. This opens a route into the Tiefling community's hidden area, where you can meet Mol and continue engaging with the group's story. The harpies' nest also contains the Ring of Colour Spray, making the rescue worth investigating beyond its immediate narrative objective.

Where this sits

Discover the coveFind the Secluded Cove near the Emerald Grove
Resolve the rescueProtect Mirkon from the harpies
Enter the hideoutUse the password to access the Tiefling Hideout
  1. ●Secluded CovelocationQuest discovery and harpy encounter
  2. 2Tiefling HideoutlocationFollow-up location unlocked through Mirkon's password

Investigate the Beach connects an exploration discovery in Act 1 with access to the Tiefling Hideout.

Requirements

The quest can be initiated by reaching the Secluded Cove near the Emerald Grove and discovering the situation involving Mirkon.

  • RequiredReach the Secluded CoveThe cove is the quest's starting area. It is located near the Emerald Grove.
  • RequiredInvestigate the musicThe encounter begins when you hear alluring music and discover that Mirkon is being lured by harpies.
  • RequiredComplete the rescue promptlyMirkon's survival is necessary for the quest to succeed, so do not leave the encounter unresolved once it begins.
  • RecommendedComplete the quest early in Act 1The supplied guidance recommends finishing it before progressing too far, because later progress may cause the quest to bug or auto-complete.

Objectives

  1. Investigate the Secluded CoveFollow the sound of alluring music near the Emerald Grove and identify the danger surrounding Mirkon.
  2. Save Mirkon from the harpiesProtect the Tiefling child by breaking the harpies' concentration or defeating the harpies in combat.
  3. Gain access to the Tiefling HideoutAfter the rescue, obtain and use the password Mirkon provides.
  4. Meet MolInside the Tiefling Hideout, speak with the group's leader to continue the related Tiefling storyline.
  5. Search the harpies' nestLook for the Ring of Colour Spray in the nest after the immediate rescue encounter is safe.Optional

WalkthroughSpoilers

  1. 01

    Find the source of the music

    Reach the Secluded Cove near the Emerald Grove

    Travel to the Secluded Cove, an area near the Emerald Grove, and explore until you hear alluring music. The music is the sign that the quest's encounter is nearby, so investigate it rather than moving on without checking the cove.

    Location: Secluded Cove

    TipTreat the music as a warning and remain ready for an encounter as you approach the cove.

  2. 02

    Discover Mirkon's danger

    Find Mirkon and identify the harpy threat

    The music leads to Mirkon, a Tiefling child being lured by harpies. Once the child and creatures are visible, the rescue becomes the priority; leaving the area or allowing the situation to continue unchecked puts the quest outcome at risk.

    Location: Secluded Cove

    Watch outMirkon can be killed during the encounter, which causes the quest to fail.

    Checkpoint
  3. 03

    Save Mirkon

    Break the harpies' concentration or defeat them

    Resolve the encounter by disrupting the harpies' concentration or defeating the harpies in combat. Focus on ending the threat to Mirkon instead of treating the fight as an opportunity to wander through the area, because the child's survival determines whether the quest continues.

    Location: Secluded Cove

    TipUse whichever reliable approach your party has available: interrupt the effect of the music or remove the harpies from the fight.

  4. 04

    Find the Ring of Colour Spray

    Search the harpies' nest

    After Mirkon is safe and the immediate danger has been dealt with, inspect the harpies' nest. The Ring of Colour Spray is located there, making the nest the important optional search point associated with this quest.

    Location: Harpies' nest

    TipSearch the nest after the rescue rather than risking the child's safety by delaying the encounter.

    Missable
  5. 05

    Obtain the password

    Receive Mirkon's password

    Speak with Mirkon after rescuing him and obtain the password he provides. This password is the practical link between the beach rescue and the next location, so make sure the conversation is completed before leaving the area.

    Location: Secluded Cove

    Checkpoint
  6. 06

    Continue the Tiefling storyline

    Enter the Tiefling Hideout and meet Mol

    Use Mirkon's password to gain access to the secret Tiefling Hideout. Once inside, meet Mol, the group's leader; this advances the connected storyline and can lead to opportunities involving stolen belongings.

    Location: Tiefling Hideout

    Watch outProgressing too far in the game before completing this quest may cause it to bug or auto-complete.

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

The defining mechanic is the harpies' alluring music. The encounter is not simply a conventional battle, because the creatures are actively luring Mirkon and the player must address that danger while fighting or disrupting the harpies. The supplied information confirms two valid broad approaches: break their concentration or defeat them in combat.

Mirkon's survival acts as the quest's fail state. This makes target priority and encounter awareness more important than searching every part of the cove immediately. Once the threat is resolved, the quest changes from an emergency rescue into a progression step: Mirkon supplies a password that opens the way to the Tiefling Hideout.

The cove also rewards a post-encounter search. The Ring of Colour Spray is in the harpies' nest, so the area has a specific item to look for after the rescue. The quest can also serve as an entry point into the Tiefling Hideout's storyline through Mol.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The quest gives the player a clear audiovisual discovery cue through the alluring music.
  • Its objective has a direct consequence: saving Mirkon determines whether the quest can continue.
  • The rescue leads into the Tiefling Hideout, connecting a small encounter to a broader local storyline.
  • The harpies' nest provides a tangible reason to revisit the encounter area after the danger is over.

Weaknesses

  • Mirkon's vulnerability makes the quest easy to fail if the encounter is not handled promptly.
  • The quest may bug or auto-complete if the player advances too far in the game before completing it.
  • The supplied material does not identify precise enemy counts, encounter levels, or detailed combat layouts.

Best uses

  • Complete it early in Act 1 while exploring near the Emerald Grove.
  • Use it to gain access to the Tiefling Hideout and meet Mol.
  • Search the nest after the rescue for the Ring of Colour Spray.

Quest checklist

  • Reach the Secluded Cove near the Emerald GroveThis is where the quest is discovered.
  • Listen for the alluring musicThe music leads to the harpy encounter.
  • Find MirkonConfirm the Tiefling child is the person in danger.
  • Keep Mirkon aliveHis death causes the quest to fail.
  • Break the harpies' concentration or defeat themEither broad approach can resolve the threat.
  • Search the harpies' nestLook for the Ring of Colour Spray after the encounter.Optional
  • Speak with Mirkon after the rescueObtain the password for the next stage.
  • Use the password to enter the Tiefling HideoutThe password grants access to the secret area.
  • Meet MolMol leads the group inside the hideout.
  • Finish before advancing too farLater progression may cause the quest to bug or auto-complete.

Collectibles

  • 01
    Ring of Colour Spray

    Where: Harpies' nest

    This notable item can be found inside the harpies' nest in the quest area. Search for it after the rescue encounter has been resolved.

    Missable

Failure conditionsSpoilers

  • Mirkon is killed by the harpiesThe quest fails if the Tiefling child dies during the rescue encounter.
  • The quest is left until too late in the gameProceeding too far may cause the quest to bug or auto-complete, so it should be handled early in Act 1.

On failure

The supplied material does not specify exact combat checkpoints or a precise timer. Treat the start of the harpy encounter as the point at which Mirkon's safety must take priority.

Rewards and drops

  • Tiefling Hideout access
    Mirkon's password allows entry to the secret Tiefling Hideout.
  • Mol storyline access
    Entering the hideout allows you to meet Mol and continue the connected Tiefling storyline.
  • Ring of Colour Spray
    The item can be discovered in the harpies' nest.

AftermathSpoilers

The rescue opens a new route

If Mirkon survives, his password provides access to the Tiefling Hideout. Meeting Mol there extends the quest's significance beyond the beach and can lead into the group's storyline, including possible opportunities to retrieve stolen belongings.

Trivia

  • The quest is initiated through environmental discovery rather than a conventional initial conversation: the player hears alluring music in the Secluded Cove.
  • The rescue and the nest search serve different purposes. Mirkon's survival determines the quest outcome, while the nest contains the notable Ring of Colour Spray.
  • The password is the quest's bridge between the Secluded Cove and the secret Tiefling Hideout.

Sources

Relationships

Characters

  • MirkonRescue targetThe Tiefling child at the center of the harpy encounter.
  • MolFollow-up characterThe leader encountered after entering the Tiefling Hideout.

Locations

  • Secluded CoveStarting locationThe cove near the Emerald Grove where the quest begins.
  • Tiefling HideoutUnlocked locationThe secret hideout reached using Mirkon's password.

Items

  • Ring of Colour SprayNotable itemFound inside the harpies' nest.