Hidden Mercenaries

Hidden Mercenaries is a World Quest in the World Quest Series Old Notes and New Friends.

Steps[]

Go near the Lamb-Devourer Rock
Enter Thutmose's secret base
Look for valuable items
Hand the slates to Soheil

Gameplay Notes[]

To obtain the password, the Eremite Axe Vanguard that patrols near the switch must be followed. There is a glowing marker over her head, similar to the marker used on enemy hints in Mondstadt and Liyue Bounties.
The steps of this quest can be completed before obtaining this quest. Most dialogue is the same.
The Eremites that are part of this quest respawn immediately when the area is reloaded. They do not drop items, Mora, or Character EXP.
Most of the Eremites that are part of this quest have a Stealth gauge that becomes visible when it is not empty. However, unlike most Stealth gameplay, the player's controls are unchanged, and alerting most Eremites will not reset progress.
Activating the switch and opening the door to the secret base grants the Wonders of the World achievement What's the Password?.

Dialogue[]

Normal Dialogue[]

Quest Description

Soheil's notes mention a place known as the Lamb-Devourer Rock. There might be a Thutmose's secret base around that area, too.

(Approach the marked location after obtaining this quest): Paimon: This is where the notes mentioned that Thutmose would suddenly appear and then disappear.; Paimon: But it has been such a long time, so even if there was a hiding spot, it should be abandoned by now, shouldn't it?; Paimon: Whoa, never mind! They're still around! We've gotta keep our voices down!; Paimon: This means they probably do have a secret hideout around here — and that means treasure!; Paimon: Hmm. Soheil's notes did mention that the Eremites here would appear and disappear out of the blue. They sure sound like a dangerous bunch.; Paimon: How about we quietly observe the surroundings for a while and figure out this place's secret?

(Interact with the device before obtaining the password, optional)

Operate Device: Speak the password, and the path will open.

...?

Paimon: Huh, it didn't respond. Guess we need to figure out the password before we can get in... And whatever you're thinking, it's definitely not anything written on the door!

Password.

Paimon: Oh, come on! No one's going to set such a simple password! The words on this gate aren't it either!

Paimon: See, it didn't respond. Guess we need to figure out the password before we can get in...

Paimon: Why don't we listen in on some of the Eremites nearby? They might have some clues for us.

(Approach the Eremite Axe Vanguard): Paimon: This mercenary keeps walking this and way and that over here. On patrol, maybe?; Paimon: Let's follow her quietly. Maybe she might lead us to some clues!

(While following the Eremite Axe Vanguard): Patrolling Mercenary: Gah. Why isn't the Boss back yet? Did something happen to him?; Patrolling Mercenary: Well, whatever. If anything does happen, I just need to duck behind that password-protected door.; Patrolling Mercenary: Uh, wait a minute. What was the password again? Darn it...; Patrolling Mercenary: Was it Marg bar parvezravan... or was it Maq bara parvezvan?; Patrolling Mercenary: Wait, it was Parvezravan. That's right. The password's Marg bar parvezravan...; Patrolling Mercenary: Better say it a few times so I don't forget...; Patrolling Mercenary: Marg bar parvezravan...; Patrolling Mercenary: Marg bar parvezravan...; Paimon: Wow, she keeps repeating that weird phrase... and something about a door that needs a password to enter?; Paimon: Let's try looking for it nearby!

(If the Eremites are alerted): Alert Mercenary: Careful, folks, we've got company!; Paimon: Hmm, these Eremites seem to be on high alert now. Let's leave first and come back later.

(Interact with the switch after obtaining the password)

Operate Device:

Marg bar parvezravan...

(The door opens)

Maq bara parvezvan...

Operate Device: (You get no reaction at all. Nothing happens.)

(After opening the door): Paimon: Ooh! The door's moving!; Paimon: But that password was way too hard. No wonder Thutmose uses this place as their base.

Step Description

As it turned out, there was a Thutmose base here after all. Tail any patrolling mercenaries and find a way to enter that base.

(Approach the two Eremites guarding the entrance inside the base): Thutmose Member: Intruders!; Thutmose Member: Wait, what!? How's that possible?

(Approach the cavern with the Luxurious Chest): Paimon: Ohoho! Not only is this place their secret base, but it's also their treasure stash! No wonder they needed such a tough password.; Paimon: But y'know, it doesn't look like there's anything here that Soheil can use...

(Opening the Common Chest containing Record of Lamb-Devourer Rock): Paimon: Hmm, this chest has a bunch of random junk in it... and a battered stone slate?; Paimon: Those researchers would be super mad if they found out that the mercenaries just stashed it away like this.

Step Description

You have found the stone slate that the mercenaries tossed aside. Bring it back to Soheil.

Quest Description

As it turns out, you have explored the Lamb-Devourer Rock mentioned in Soheil's notes before. Might as well give the stone slate you found there to him straight.

(Talk to Soheil)

Soheil: You're back. Did you find anything special in the desert?

We explored the Lamb-Devourer Rock.

Soheil: You weren't in any danger, were you? Not that I doubt you could handle any situation, even if you did encounter Thutmose.; You recount your exploration of Lamb-Devourer Rock to Soheil and give him the stone slate.; Soheil: So there is a secret base after all... No wonder Thutmose still managed to rob me despite all the precautions I took.; Soheil: What a bunch of ignorant fools! They claim to worship King Deshret, and yet they randomly throw such important relics around! Inexcusable!; Soheil: I must thank you on behalf of the Akademiya for getting such a valuable... Uh...; Paimon: Hmm? What's with the sudden frown? Did you run into something difficult to decipher?; Soheil: Just the opposite, really. It's a love poem.; Soheil: Perhaps this slate would be more valuable to those from Haravatat. I can already imagine what titles they'll come up with...; Soheil: "On the Relationship Between the Development of Rhetoric and the Progress of Civilization."
(Quest completes)

Not yet.

Soheil: Alright. If you do find anything, please share them with me and quench my thirst for knowledge.

Alternate Dialogue[]

While exploring Lamb-Devourer Rock before obtaining the quest

(Approach the cavern with the Luxurious Chest): Paimon: Looks like this is their treasure stash! No wonder they used such a complex password...; Paimon: Let's have a look around. No stone unturned, no chest unopened!

(Opening the Common Chest containing Record of Lamb-Devourer Rock): Paimon: Hmm, this chest has a bunch of random junk in it... and a battered stone slate?; Paimon: Let's take it with us. Who knows, one Paimon's trash might be some researcher's gem!

Trivia[]

"Marg bar" is a Persian phrase which means "Down with," followed by a noun. In this case, "Marg bar parvezravan" means "Down with Parvezravan," who was the second-to-last king of the ancient city-state Gurabad.

Video Guides[]

Guide: Hidden Mercenaries

Other Languages[]

Language	Official Name	Literal Meaning
English	Hidden Mercenaries	—
Chinese (Simplified)	隐匿的佣兵 Yǐnnì de Yōngbīng	Hidden Mercenaries
Chinese (Traditional)	隱匿的傭兵 Yǐnnì de Yōngbīng	Hidden Mercenaries
Japanese	隠れし傭兵 Kakureshi Youhei	Hidden Mercenaries
Korean	숨어 있는 용병 Sumeo Inneun Yongbyeong	Hidden Mercenaries
Spanish	El escondite de los mercenarios	Mercenary Hideout
French	Mercenaires dissimulés	Hidden Mercenaries
Russian	Затаившиеся наёмники Zataivshiyesya nayomniki	Hidden Mercenaries
Thai	ทหารรับจ้างที่หลบซ่อน
Vietnamese	Lính Đánh Thuê Ẩn Nấp
German	Verborgene Söldner	Hidden Mercenaries
Indonesian	Tentara Bayaran Tersembunyi	Hidden Mercenaries
Portuguese	Os Mercenários Escondidos
Turkish	Saklanmış Paralı Askerler
Italian	Mercenari nascosti

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