Client of Kourend OSRS Guide

The Client of Kourend is a novice quest in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) that introduces players to the expansive kingdom of Great Kourend. As the 131st quest in OSRS, it’s a gateway to the region’s lore, mechanics, and rewards. This guide will walk you through every step of the quest, from requirements to completion, while providing tips to optimize your experience. Whether you’re a new adventurer or a seasoned player, this SEO-friendly guide ensures you can tackle the quest efficiently and unlock its valuable rewards.

The Client of Kourend quest revolves around assisting Veos, a port master in Great Kourend, with a mysterious client seeking knowledge about the kingdom’s five houses: Arceuus, Hosidius, Lovakengj, Piscarilius, and Shayzien. The quest is beginner-friendly, requiring no combat and minimal items, but involves significant travel across Kourend’s cities.

Quest Requirements

• Completed Quest: X Marks the Spot
• Items Needed: 1 Feather (obtainable from Gerrant’s Fishy Business in Port Sarim; stripy or colored feathers work, but not a magic gold feather)
• Recommended Items:
  • Xeric’s Talisman (for teleports to Hosidius, Shayzien, and Lovakengj)
  • Games Necklace (for Wintertodt Camp teleport near the Dark Altar)
  • Stamina Potions (to reduce running time)
  • Graceful Outfit or weight-reducing gear
  • 80,000 GP (if using Fairy Ring code CIS for the first time)

Quest Details

Attribute	Details
Difficulty	Novice
Length	Short (15-25 minutes with teleports)
Start Point	Veos at Port Piscarilius
Rewards	1 Quest Point, Two Antique Lamps (500 XP each), Kourend Favour Certificate (20% favour), Kharedst’s Memoirs

Step-by-Step Quest Walkthrough

Follow these steps to complete the Client of Kourend quest efficiently. The quest involves gathering information from general store owners and interacting with a mysterious orb near the Dark Altar.

Starting the Quest

1. Travel to Port Sarim’s northernmost dock, just south of the Rusty Anchor Inn, and speak to Veos. Select the option to sail to Port Piscarilius in Great Kourend.
2. In Port Piscarilius, find Veos again near the docks. Ask, “Have you got any quests for me?” He’ll mention a client interested in Kourend’s hierarchy and social organization.
3. Accept the quest, and Veos will give you an Enchanted Scroll. Use your feather on the scroll to create an Enchanted Quill.

Gathering Information from General Stores

With the Enchanted Quill in your inventory, visit the general store owners in each of Kourend’s five houses. Ask about their city and why someone should gain favour there. Use teleports to minimize travel time.

• Port Piscarilius (Leenz): Located just north of Veos. Speak to Leenz, select chat options (3) then (3), and the quill will record notes.
• Arceuus (Regath): Teleport using a Games Necklace to Wintertodt Camp or Fairy Ring (CIS, 80,000 GP to unlock). Head south to the general store. Choose options (4) then (3). Note: The quill will glow and “damage” your hand (no actual damage).
• Lovakengj (Munty): Use Xeric’s Talisman (Lovakengj teleport) or Kourend Castle Teleport (requires 69 Magic). Select options (4) then (3).
• Shayzien (Jennifer): Use Xeric’s Talisman (Shayzien teleport). Choose options (3) then (3).
• Hosidius (Horace): Use Xeric’s Talisman (Hosidius teleport) or Skills Necklace (Farming/Woodcutting Guild). Select options (4) then (3).

Tip: If using Kourend Castle Teleport, visit Leenz first, as Piscarilius is the only city where teleporting doesn’t save time. Then teleport to the castle and travel to other stores.

Returning to Veos

1. After speaking to all store owners, a mysterious voice will prompt you to return to Veos in Port Piscarilius (not Port Sarim).
2. Tell Veos about the quill damaging your hand. He’ll apologize, explaining the client’s reaction to the Dark Altar, and give you a Mysterious Orb.

Activating the Orb at the Dark Altar

1. Travel to the Dark Altar, north of Arceuus. Use a Games Necklace (Wintertodt Camp) and run south, then east past purple crystals, or use Fairy Ring code CIS (northeast of the ring).
2. Activate the Mysterious Orb near the Dark Altar. It will shatter, and the mysterious voice will instruct you to return to Veos.

Quest Completion

1. Return to Veos in Port Piscarilius. He’ll claim he hasn’t spoken to you since your arrival in Kourend and become possessed by the client.
2. The client speaks briefly, ignoring your questions, and rewards you before releasing Veos.
3. Congratulations, quest complete!

Rewards and Benefits

Completing Client of Kourend offers practical rewards that boost your progress in Great Kourend and beyond.

Quest Rewards

• 1 Quest Point
• Two Antique Lamps: Each grants 500 XP in any skill of your choice.
• Kourend Favour Certificate: Grants 20% favour in one house of your choice. Recommended: Piscarilius (slow to gain favour) or Arceuus/Lovakengj (repetitive tasks).
• Kharedst’s Memoirs: A book allowing teleports to each of Kourend’s five cities after completion.

Additional Benefits

• Unlocks the Kourend Castle Teleport spell (requires 69 Magic and Transportation Incantations).
• Requirement for other Kourend quests: Dragon Slayer II, Tale of the Righteous, The Ascent of Arceuus, The Depths of Despair, The Forsaken Tower, and The Queen of Thieves.
• Access to the post-quest easter egg (see below).

Easter Eggs and Lore Insights

The quest includes an optional easter egg that adds depth to the story, though it offers no additional rewards.

Revealing the Client’s Identity

If you have a Ring of Charos (a) from the Garden of Tranquillity quest, you can attempt to charm Veos’ client after the quest. The client resists, mocking “Charos’ feeble magic,” but reveals his identity as Xeric, a tyrant who ruled Kourend 1,030 years ago. This was removed in a 2017 update but remains a notable piece of lore.

Veos’ Pet Wolf

Use a set of wolf bones on Veos to trigger a dialogue about his pet wolf, Copper, a loyal companion killed by feral foxes in the Fremennik Provinces. This starts a minor storyline, but no further rewards are tied to it.

Tips for Efficient Completion

Maximize your efficiency with these strategies:

Travel Optimization

• Use Teleports: Xeric’s Talisman, Games Necklace, and Kourend Castle Teleport significantly reduce travel time.
• Stamina Management: Bring 1-2 Stamina Potions or a Graceful Outfit to maintain run energy.
• Fairy Ring Access: If you’ve unlocked CIS, it’s faster for the Dark Altar. Otherwise, use Wintertodt Camp teleport.

Favour Certificate Choice

Choose your 20% favour wisely:

• Piscarilius: Favour tasks (fishing, repairing cranes) are time-consuming and costly.
• Arceuus: Library book collection can be tedious.
• Lovakengj: Mining and dynamite crafting are repetitive.
• Avoid houses where you already have high favour or plan to gain it quickly (e.g., Hosidius via plowing fields).

Preparation Tips

• Complete X Marks the Spot beforehand, as it’s a prerequisite.
• Grab a feather from Port Sarim’s fishing shop if you don’t have one.
• Check your inventory for the Enchanted Quill before visiting stores to avoid backtracking.

With this guide, you’re ready to conquer the Client of Kourend quest and unlock Great Kourend’s opportunities. Happy adventuring in OSRS!