OSRS Enlightened Journey Balloon Guide

OSRS Enlightened Journey Balloon Guide

The Enlightened Journey quest in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a unique adventure where you help Auguste, a monk on Entrana, establish a hot air balloon transportation system. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the quest, including tips for navigating the balloon flight minigame, item requirements, and strategies to minimize bank runs. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer, this SEO-optimized guide will help you complete the quest efficiently and unlock the Balloon Transport System for future travels.

Enlightened Journey is a medium-length quest that introduces players to the Balloon Transport System, a novel way to travel across Gielinor. The quest involves gathering materials, crafting an origami balloon, and piloting a hot air balloon from Entrana to Taverley. It’s notable for its no-combat requirement, making it accessible to low-level players, and its reference to the Age of Enlightenment with humorous nods to historical ballooning mishaps.

Skill and Quest Requirements

  • 20 Firemaking: Required for balloon operation.
  • 30 Farming: Needed for handling the willow sapling.
  • 36 Crafting: Used in crafting the origami balloon.
  • 21 Quest Points: Ensures access to necessary areas and items.

No combat skills are needed, but you must travel to Entrana, where weapons, armor, and certain items are prohibited.

Rewards

Completing Enlightened Journey grants:

  • 1 Quest Point
  • 2,000 Crafting XP
  • 3,000 Farming XP
  • 1,500 Woodcutting XP
  • 4,000 Firemaking XP
  • Bomber Jacket and Cap: Cosmetic items; the cap can be combined with Gnome Goggles.
  • Access to the Balloon Transport System: Travel between Entrana, Taverley, and four unlockable locations.
  • Ability to Make Origami Balloons

Step-by-Step Quest Walkthrough

To streamline your experience, gather all required items before heading to Entrana. This minimizes bank runs, as Entrana’s restrictions prevent bringing combat-related items. The quest involves three main phases: gathering materials for test balloons, crafting an origami balloon, and piloting the real balloon.

Starting the Quest

Travel to Entrana via the boat from Port Sarim (talk to the monks). Ensure you have no weapons, armor, or prohibited items. Head northwest of the dock, past the Herblore shop, to find Auguste. Speak to him and agree to help with his balloon project. He’ll request items for two test balloons.

Gathering Items for Test Balloons

Auguste needs the following items for the initial phase:

Item Quantity How to Obtain
Papyrus 3 Buy from Tai Bwo Wannai, Shilo Village, Ardougne general store, or Ali Morrisane; respawns at Legends’ Guild or Yanille.
Ball of Wool 1 Spin wool on a spinning wheel or buy from Ardougne shop.
Sack of Potatoes 1 Fill a sack with 10 potatoes from Miscellania, Etceteria, or the farm east of Auguste.
Unlit Candle 1 Buy from Tai Bwo Wannai, Shilo Village, or Catherby; steal from Entrana’s church (may take 2 damage).

Tip: Bring these items to Entrana in one trip to avoid multiple boat rides. Use a teleport method like the Amulet of Glory to Draynor Village for quick banking.

Crafting the Origami Balloon

Once you have the items, return to Auguste. He’ll instruct you to make an origami balloon:

  1. Use a papyrus with the ball of wool to create a balloon structure.
  2. Use the unlit candle on the balloon structure to complete the origami balloon. Do not light it, or you’ll need to gather the items again.
  3. Talk to Auguste to trigger a cutscene where the origami balloon is tested (and catches fire).
  4. Speak to Auguste again, providing the remaining two papyrus and sack of potatoes. A second cutscene shows a test balloon attacked by an angry mob (a nod to historical ballooning fears).

Building the Real Balloon

After the test failures, Auguste needs materials for a full-sized balloon. Gather these items:

Item Quantity How to Obtain
Yellow Dye 1 Give Aggie in Draynor Village 2 onions and 5 coins or buy from Lletya seamstress.
Red Dye 1 Give Aggie 3 redberries and 5 coins or buy from Lletya seamstress.
Silk 10 Buy from Ardougne or Al Kharid silk traders.
Bowl 1 Find upstairs in the house east of Auguste or buy from general stores.
Empty Sacks 8 Buy from Farming shops or general stores; fill with sand at Entrana’s sandpit to make sandbags.
Willow Branches 12 Buy from Grand Exchange or grow Auguste’s willow sapling and cut branches with secateurs.
Normal Logs 10 Chop trees or buy from Grand Exchange; bring 16 in case of a crash.
Tinderbox 1 Buy from general stores or bring from your inventory.

Strategy: Fill the empty sacks at Entrana’s sandpit (southeast of Auguste) to make sandbags. If growing the willow sapling, plant it in a farming patch (e.g., Lumbridge) and wait about 5 hours. Alternatively, buy willow branches to save time.

Navigating the Balloon Flight Minigame

The final challenge is piloting the balloon from Entrana to Taverley through a three-screen obstacle course. You must avoid birds, clouds, trees, and buildings while managing limited fuel (sandbags and logs). The balloon control interface includes:

  • Drop Sandbag: Raises balloon 2 spaces (limited uses).
  • Burn Log: Raises balloon 1 space (limited to 10 logs).
  • Relax: Moves right without changing altitude.
  • Pull Normal Rope: Lowers balloon 1 space.
  • Pull Red Rope: Lowers balloon 2 spaces.
  • Bail: Cancels the flight.

Flight Sequence to Taverley

Follow this sequence to navigate the three screens successfully:

  1. Screen 1:
    • Drop sandbag
    • Burn log
    • Relax 9 times
    • Pull red rope
    • Relax 3 times
    • Pull normal rope
    • Relax 4 times
  2. Screen 2:
    • Burn log
    • Relax
    • Burn log
    • Relax 10 times
    • Burn log
    • Relax 5 times
  3. Screen 3:
    • Relax 跟着
    • Pull red rope
    • Pull normal rope
    • Relax 3 times
    • Burn log
    • Relax 4 times
    • Pull normal rope

Note: If you crash, you’ll lose your logs and need to bring 10 more. If you crash over water, grab a nearby plank; if over land, follow a dirt path. Return to Auguste to try again.

Tips for Success

To make the quest smoother, consider these tips:

  • Minimize Bank Runs: Bring all test balloon items (papyrus, wool, candle, potatoes) and most real balloon items (dyes, silk, bowl, sacks) in one trip. Bank once for willow branches, logs, and tinderbox.
  • Weight Limit: Ensure your weight is under 40 kg when flying (excluding the log used). Use weight-reducing clothing if needed.
  • Practice the Flight: The balloon minigame can be tricky. Memorize the sequence or keep it handy to avoid crashes.
  • Ironman Considerations: If you’re an Ironman, grow the willow sapling or cut branches from existing willow trees. The balloon system is especially useful for Ironmen without spirit tree access.

Post-Quest: Balloon Transport System

Completing Enlightened Journey unlocks the Balloon Transport System, allowing travel between Entrana and Taverley. You can unlock four additional routes (Crafting Guild, Varrock, Castle Wars, Grand Tree) by navigating to each from Entrana with specific logs and Firemaking levels:

Location Firemaking Level Initial Logs Subsequent Logs
Crafting Guild 30 10 Willow 1 Willow
Varrock 40 10 Yew 1 Yew
Castle Wars 50 10 Yew 1 Yew
Grand Tree 60 10 Magic 1 Magic

Each unlocked route awards 2,000 Firemaking XP, and subsequent trips require only one log. The system is particularly useful for Ironmen and players completing achievement diaries.

With this guide, you’re ready to soar through the Enlightened Journey quest and unlock the skies of Gielinor. Happy ballooning!