OSRS Darkness of Hallowvale Quick Guide: Fast Quest Walkthrough

OSRS Darkness of Hallowvale Quick Guide: Fast Quest Walkthrough


The Darkness of Hallowvale quest in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a pivotal chapter in the Myreque quest series, taking players deep into the vampyre-ruled city of Meiyerditch. Known for its lengthy navigation and intriguing storyline, this intermediate-level quest can feel daunting. This quick guide simplifies the process, offering a step-by-step walkthrough to help you complete it efficiently while optimizing your experience. Whether you’re chasing quest points or progressing through the Myreque storyline, this guide has you covered with tips, requirements, and shortcuts.

Released on September 4, 2006, Darkness of Hallowvale tasks you with infiltrating the Sanguinesti region to connect with the Myreque resistance. It’s an experienced-level quest with a long duration, but the rewards—7,000 Agility XP, 6,000 Thieving XP, 2,000 Construction XP, and a Tome of Experience—are worth the effort. Before diving in, ensure you meet the prerequisites.

Quest Prerequisites

Required Items

  • 2 planks
  • 8 nails
  • Hammer
  • Knife (obtainable during quest)
  • Air and Law runes for Telekinetic Grab (obtainable during quest)

Recommended Items

To speed things up, bring:

  • 4 Stamina potions
  • Weight-reducing gear (e.g., Graceful)
  • Teleport to Burgh de Rott (Games Necklace after quest completion)
  • Food and prayer potions (for Vanstrom fight)

Starting the Quest: Burgh de Rott

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Head to Burgh de Rott, located south of Mort’ton in Morytania. The fastest way is using a Games Necklace to teleport to Burgh de Rott (post-quest) or a Mort’ton teleport followed by a short run. Once there, enter the pub and descend into the basement to speak with Veliaf Hurtz.

Initial Dialogue

  1. Talk to Veliaf Hurtz (Chat options: 4-1-1-2-3-4-5).
  2. Ask how to help and how to enter the Sanguinesti region.
  3. He’ll instruct you to contact the Myreque in Meiyerditch.

Boat Repairs

From the pub, head southeast to the docks where a dilapidated boat awaits.

  1. Use a plank and 4 nails on the boat to repair it.
  2. Use the second plank and 4 nails on the boat chute.
  3. Push the boat into the water and board it to sail to Meiyerditch.

Navigating Meiyerditch

Meiyerditch is a sprawling, maze-like city filled with agility obstacles and Vyrewatch patrols. This section can be the most time-consuming, so follow these steps closely to avoid getting lost.

Entering the City

  1. After arriving, head northwest along the pier.
  2. Search the floor, kick the boards, and climb down.
  3. Climb over the wall rubble to enter Meiyerditch.

Finding Old Man Ral

You’ll need local intel to locate the Myreque.

  1. Talk to any Meiyerditch citizen (Chat: 4-4-4).
  2. They’ll direct you to Old Man Ral, found three buildings north of the rubble.
  3. Speak to Old Man Ral (Chat: 3-2-4) to learn about the sickle logo.

Sickle Logo Agility Course

Follow the sickle symbols to reach the Myreque hideout.

  1. From Old Man Ral, head north and climb the ladder in the house with a sickle logo.
  2. Navigate the agility course: jump gaps, climb shelves, and crawl under walls (25 Agility required).
  3. Reach the hideout and talk to Vertida Sefalatis.

Myreque Missions and Vanstrom Encounter

Once you’ve met the Myreque, your mission intensifies as you gather intel on Castle Drakan and face a dangerous foe.

Sketching Castle Drakan

  1. Vertida sends you to sketch Castle Drakan from three vantage points.
  2. First Sketch: North along the wall, climb obstacles, and sketch near Safalaan.
  3. Second Sketch: East across floorboards, up a ladder, and sketch with Safalaan.
  4. Third Sketch: South near the castle wall, sketch again with Safalaan.
  5. Return the sketches to Safalaan in the hideout.

Facing Vanstrom Klause

After delivering the sketches, prepare for a fight.

  1. Vanstrom Klause (level 169) attacks you.
  2. Use Protect from Melee prayer—he must hit you 5 times (hits or misses count).
  3. Survive the encounter; you’ll be knocked out but won’t die if prayer is active.

Locating the Laboratory

The final leg involves uncovering a hidden vampyre lab, tying the quest together with a thrilling conclusion.

Finding the Message

  1. Safalaan asks you to find a message from Sarius Guile.
  2. Exit the hideout, jump west to floorboards, and descend the ladder.
  3. Enter the house southwest with a ladder, use a knife on the portrait for a large ornate key.
  4. Use the knife on the fireplace to retrieve the message.
  5. Return the message to Safalaan.

Entering the Lab

  1. Head northeast in sector 3 to a building with an ornate tapestry near the castle wall.
  2. Use a knife on the tapestry, pass through, and use the ornate key on the vampire statue.
  3. Enter the revealed door and descend the stairs to the lab.

Finishing the Quest

With the lab discovered, it’s time to wrap up your journey.

Reporting Back

  1. Return to Veliaf Hurtz in Burgh de Rott (teleport or boat back).
  2. Exhaust all dialogue options with Veliaf.
  3. Travel to Paterdomus (Canifis fairy ring CKS is quick) and speak to Drezel.
  4. Investigate the bush west of the temple; a cutscene triggers, and you’re knocked out.
  5. Talk to Drezel again to complete the quest.

Rewards

Reward Details
Experience 7,000 Agility XP, 6,000 Thieving XP, 2,000 Construction XP
Tome of Experience 3 chapters, each granting 2,000 XP in a skill above level 30
Additional 2 Treasure Hunter keys, shortcut to Meiyerditch

Tips: Use the Tome wisely on skills you’re training, like Agility or Thieving, to maximize gains.

Quick Tips for Success

  • Stamina Management: Meiyerditch’s agility course drains energy fast—keep stamina potions handy.
  • Vyrewatch Avoidance: If spotted, agree to go to the mines, mine 15 Daeyalt ores, and exit quickly.
  • Runelite Plugin: Use the Quest Helper plugin to highlight objectives and obstacles.
  • Combat Prep: Bring food and prayer potions for Vanstrom; his hits can be brutal without protection.

By following this OSRS Darkness of Hallowvale quick guide, you’ll breeze through the quest in under two hours with preparation. The Myreque storyline is rich with lore, and this quest sets the stage for future adventures like A Taste of Hope. Ready to take on Meiyerditch? Grab your gear and start your journey today!