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This page is a walkthrough for The Abbot's Gambit Quest in Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla). Read on to learn more about the quest objectives, stealth routes, notables, and more!

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Starting Location

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The quest starts in Ravensthorpe after pledging to the Cent territory. This marks the beginning of The Instrument of The Ancients story arc.

Quest Walkthrough

No.	Objectives	Guide
1	Enlarge Find and speak to Basim	Travel to Saint Hadrian's Priory in Cent and approach Basim.
2	Enlarge Follow Basim	- A short cutcene will play out after a short walk with Basim. NOTE: Dialogue options during the cutscene are inconsequential to the story.
3	Enlarge Reach Tonbridge Inn	Ride south towards Tonnbridge Inn just outside its monastery.
4	Enlarge Ask about the emissary	Gather clues regarding the emissary's whereabouts by speaking to the locals. TIPS: - Players who can afford to lose 165 silver can simply speak to the local inside the house beside the stable and bribe him for information. - Players with Charisma level three can attain this information from the same local for free.
5	Enlarge Find and speak to the bard	Head to the bridge located south of the Inn and look for the bard. TIP: Use Odin's Sight to determine his exact location.
6	Enlarge Sober up the bard	- Players will find the bard passed out somewhere under the bridge. - Carry him to the river and drop his body into the water. This will force him to wake up.
7	Enlarge Speak to the bard	Players can either pay the bard 165 silver or simply threaten him to get information about the emissary.
8	Enlarge Find and get the message	- Travel to Dover Fortress and get King Aelfred's orders from the emissary. - Players can either initiate a raid and fight through the fortress or sneak inside. TIPS: - Use Odin's Sight to determine the exact location of the emissary inside Dover Fortress. - Players can also get the information by stealing King Aelfred's orders from the emissary. - Approach the emissary from behind while crouched. A button prompt to steal the orders will pop up once players are in range.

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