Last 14th of December, a quest called Beneath Cursed Tides was released for gold4rs hunters based on the mysterious vanishing of Tutorial Island during the update that expanded the Wizards’ Tower in Runescape. During this quest, RS gold hunters, along with the Wizard Myrtle and Vannaka, search for survivors and dive into the sea south of the Wizards’ Tower to investigate the sunken island.
Recruiting Vannaka
To prompt this quest, speak to Wizard Myrtle at the fountains by the entrance of the Wizards’ Tower. Myrtle wants to know what happened to her mentor, Terrova, the magic instructor on Tutorial Island. However, as she has a fear of water, she sends you to find the island in her place. Before doing so, you’ll need the help of Vannaka. Go to Edgeville Dungeon and ask him about Tutorial Island. Once done, return to Myrtle, and from here on you will have to venture to Mudskipper Point via fairy ring – or by running south of the Port Sarim lodestone.
Exploring the Sunken Island
Before taking the plunge, make sure you are decently geared when you buy Runescape gold, and have a few necessary items in stock. You also need to have your own diving apparatus from your aquarium or you can get it with rsgold. You can also opt for a fishbowl helmet if you have that; it can also be bought with cheap RS gold. Alternatively, you can have Myrtle cast a spell on you. Your choice.
Read the message in a bottle near the door of the first room. You will have to go through Tutorial Island now as though you were a starting player (nostalgic much?) years ago to break the dark magician’s curse. There are multiple rooms involving multiple skills.
Catching Shrimps
Speak with Brynna about survival skills. You’ll have to catch raw shrimps swimming around, then boil it at the steam vent to create boiled shrimp. Then talk to Brynna again to bask in her amazement because you didn’t burn the shrimp – but for some reason she demands that you bring her some burnt ones instead. Now, the vent isn’t actually hot enough to burn it, so block the hole east of the vent to create more heat. Next up, catch another shrimp, cut some seaweed, and then attempt to cut a dead tree down until you snag one of the soggy branches. This will help you push the boulder into the hole. Burn the shrimp on the vent and hand it to Brynna.
Just Culinary Things
The next thing to do is to talk to master chef Lev. He talks to you about a bunch of stuff, so read through the dialogue until it’s done. Obtain Lev’s music box from him to gather seaweed, then go south of the house. Play the music box in front of the large jellyfish. Pick option 2, then 3, then 1. Gather the tasty seaweed, then speak to the master chef again. Place it on the table and pick the correct ingredients depending on the chef’s instructions. Once you’re done, proceed on the path to the next house and go down the ladder for the next part of the quest.