Prontera Underground Prison Instance

Prontera Underground Prison Instance

Type: Instance Access Quest / Instance Guideline

Requirements: Completion of Prontera Underground Prison – Dungeon Entrance Quest

Repeatable: Quest → once per account. Instance → infinite (no time restriction)

Unlocks: Access to the Prontera Underground Prison Instance and the main story continuation

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Overview

This quest continues directly after the PUP Dungeon Entrance Quest and serves as the story bridge into the instance portion of the Prontera Underground Prison arc.

You will investigate the origins of the Wizard Halvard, uncover hidden lore in Geffen’s Wizard Library, and learn the truth of Halvard’s Storm — the ancient battle that cursed the prison.

Once completed, all characters on your account can enter the dungeon without repeating the quest.

If you get stuck at any point, open your Quest Log (Alt + U) — navigation markers will automatically guide you to your next NPC.

Simply follow the glowing navigation lines on the floor to proceed.

Quest Walkthrough

1. Report to Advisor Lorian

• Return to Prontera Castle (North Prontera).
• Speak to Advisor Lorian → /navi prt_castlep 76, 165

He asks you to consult King Tristan III → /navi prt_castlep 80,170 about the trapped commander, Spiegel.

2. Audience with King Tristan III

• Talk to King Tristan III in the Throne Room.
• He explains the importance of Commander Spiegel and instructs you to follow Lorian’s guidance.

Return to Advisor Lorian afterward.

3. Investigate Halvard’s Origins

• Speak to Advisor Lorian again. He sends you to Wizard Headmaster Catherine Medichi → /navi gef_tower 111, 37 in Geffen Tower to learn more about the strange wizard seen near the dungeon entrance.

4. Visit Catherine Medichi in Geffen Tower

• Head to the top of Geffen Tower.
• Speak with Catherine Medichi

Catherine suspects the wizard might be Halvard and grants you access to the Wizard Library, warning you never to question the librarian’s appearance.

5. Enter the Wizard Library

• Click the Bookshelf next to Catherine to enter the restricted library.

Inside, find Librarian Arastas → /navi prt_cas 343,78, a worm-like NPC.

6. Speak with Librarian Arastas

• Talk to Arastas and choose: “I need information about Halvard.”
• He instructs you to research Halvard in the library and to locate Halvard’s Sigil at the site of the ancient battlefield.

7. Find the Book “Chronicles of Wizard Battles”

• Search the library for the book “Chronicles of Wizard Battles”. ⚠️ The books move and may not be in the same place each visit.
• Inside, read “Chronicles of Halvard’s Storm”.

It describes the battlefield west of Prontera.

8. Investigate the Battlefield West of Prontera

• Find the Fallen Soldier → /navi prt_fild05 174,301 on the western field of Prontera.
• Choose the dialogue option: “I am looking for Halvard’s Sigil.”
• Search the Soil patches around the battlefield until you obtain Halvard’s Sigil. Just continue clicking until you get the item.

9. Return to Arastas in the Wizard Library

• Deliver Halvard’s Sigil to Arastas.
• A blue portal will appear next to him.
• Enter the portal.

10. Witness the Cutscene

A short cutscene plays, showing the final moments of Halvard’s Storm.

Wait until the scene finishes.

11. Return to Advisor Lorian

• Go back to Prontera Castle and speak to Advisor Lorian.
• Select the following dialogue choices to continue:

1. “He was a powerful wizard.”
2. “Halvard despised Saldor.”
3. “He started a battle called Halvard’s Storm.”
4. “Halvard was betrayed by his sister.”

After completing the dialogue, the PUP Instance becomes available.

Quest Complete!

You may now enter the Prontera Underground Prison Instance.

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Prontera Underground Prison – Instance Walkthrough

Type: Party Instance; ⚠️ Can be repeated as many times as you want! ⚠️

Requirements:

• Must have completed the PUP Instance Prerequisite Quest (see above).

• Must be in a party.
• Only the party leader can create the instance.

Sir Theobald Mornhart

Achievement Rewards:

• 🏆 Save Spiegel - Save Spiegel! Complete the Prontera Underground Prison Mission.
• 🏆 Defeat Halvard - Defeat Halvard!
• Optional
  • 🏆 Prison Break (1) - Survive the first prison cell trap in Prontera Underground Prison.
  • 🏆 Prison Break (2) - Survive the second prison cell trap in Prontera Underground Prison.
  • 🏆 Prontera Undeground Prison Speedrun - Finish Prontera Underground Prison in 4 mintues or less.

Difficulty: Easy, no specific gear needed; Level 35+

1. Starting NPC

• Speak to Sir Theobald Mornhart → /navi prt_castlep 42,32 in front of the PUP Dungeon entrance.
• Create the instance (party leader only).
• The whole party is teleported inside.

2. Talk to the Assassin

• Upon entering, speak to the Assassin.
• On your first run, he gives you 10 Blessed Water.

3. Clear the First Hall

• Walk down the stairs.
• Defeat 6 monsters in the enclosed area to open the barricade.

4. Right Wing – Activate the Statue

4. Right Wing – Activate the Statue

• Follow the path to the right side.
• In the far-right room, click the Statue (see picture to the right).
• A message appears: “You hear a creaking sound... like a door opening”
• Return to the center portal of area and move through it.

Notes:

• The other Hidden Lever (Forge) near the Statue will spawn:
  • 4 Cursed Peasant
• 🏆Prison Break (1) Achievement: If you go into the top right cell in the top right room, you'll get trapped in and have to kill 4 monsters to open the barricade:
  • 2 Withered Watchman
  • 1 Imprisoned Noble
  • 1 Drainliar

5. Second Area- Bed Mechanism

5. Second Area – Bed Mechanism

• In the next area, head left to find a prison cell.
• Click the Bed inside.
• Another “door opened” message appears.
• Enter the middle portal to proceed.

Notes:

• The Hidden Lever (Trash Can) in the far right room will spawn:
  • 2 Cursed Peasant,
  • 1 Withered Watchman
  • 1 Imprisoned Noble
  • 1 Drainliar
• The Hidden Lever (Lever) in the far left room at the bottom will spawn:
  • 3 Cursed Peasant
• The Hidden Lever (Faucet) in the same room as the bed does not appear to do anything but Click! (It may spawn monsters elsewhere...?)

6. Lever Puzzle Area

6. Lever Puzzle Area

• Speak to the other Assassin at the blocked door for hints.

You must activate these levers in any order until they give the expected sound:

• 1 Trash Bin→ Click!
• 2 Faucet → Click!
• 3 Cupboard → Clack!
• 4 Lever inside some bushes (down the stairs on the right of the Assassin) → Click!

Once correct, a message appears: “You hear a creaking sound… like a door opening”

Pass through the newly opened portal.

Notes:

• The Hidden Lever (Trash Bin) in the bottom right room will spawn:
  • 3 Cursed Peasant,
  • 2 Withered Watchman
  • 1 Imprisoned Noble
• The Hidden Lever (Trash Bin) in the top right first room near the Cupboard will spawn:
  • 2 Cursed Peasant
• The Hidden Lever (Trash Bin) in the top right far room near the Faucet will spawn:
  • 2 Cursed Peasant

7. Prison Depths – Find the Key

• Defeat mobs until one drops the Underground Prison Key.
• Use it to open the next portal.

8. Oathbreaker Khalyn

• In the lower far left room, talk to Halvard to trigger a cutscene plays showing him transforming Khalyn into Oathbreaker Khalyn.
• You need to defeat her once (no drops, no mob) and she will show her true new form.
• Defeat Oathbreaker Khalyn (Mini Boss).
• She drops another Underground Prison Key for the next door.

Notes:

• Lore Opportunity: Talk to Khalyn to learn more of her story and Halvard’s betrayal.
• Lore Opportunity: In the upper far left room, talk to Aueron or Saldor Valtremont to learn more about the costs of war and Saldor's corruption.

• 🏆Prison Break (2) Achievement: If you walk down the stairs in the bottom right room, you'll get trapped in and have to kill 14 monsters to open the barricade.

9.. Bed Mechanism #2

9. Bed Mechanism #2

• Move left to find another prison cell with a Bed next to a statue.
• Click it to open the next portal.

Notes:

• The Hidden Lever (Statue) in the first room will deal damage to you.
• The Hidden Lever (Trash Bin) in the far left of the first room will spawn:
  • 3 Cursed Peasant,
  • 2 Withered Watchman
  • 2 Imprisoned Noble
• The Hidden Lever (Faucet) in the far left of the first room will spawn:
  • 3 Eggyra,
  • 2 Archer Skeleton

10. Statue Puzzle - Final Seal

10. Statue Puzzle – Final Seal

• Move upward to reach a chamber with 4 statues.
• 1 Statue → Click!
• 2 Statue → Click!
• 3 Statue → Clack!
• 4 Statue → Click!

Notes:

• Lore Opportunity: In the upper far left room, talk to Khalyn or Halvard to learn more about the Halvard's fall.
• Lore Opportunity: In the upper far left room, click the Scattered Notes to read the Torturer's Notes.

Statue of an Angel - Aspersio Buff

Before heading to the final battle click the Statue of an Angel here to grant a temporary Aspesrio buff.

11. Final Battle – Halvard & Commander Spiegel

• Enter the final room.
• Speak to Halvard.
• Defeat Halvard's Soul (MVP)in battle.
  • 🏆Defeat Halvard Achievement is earned.

After victory, you rescue Spiegel by talking to him after the cutscene finishes.

Notes:

• For the first time runs, you can find Commander of Prontera - Spiegel in the throne room in the top right to turn in the quest: /navi prt_castlep 126, 171
• 🏆Prontera Underground Prison Speedrun Achievement: If you complete the instance in 4 minutes or less, this achievement will trigger.
  • The instance timer ends as soon as Halvard's Soul (MVP) dies.

Instance Complete!

🏆 Save Spiegel Achievement is earned.

📜 Quick Reference

Step	NPC / Location	Command	Objective
1	Advisor Lorian – Prontera Castle	/navi prt_castlep 76, 165	Begin investigation
2	King Tristan III – Throne Room	/navi prt_castlep 80,170	Learn about Spiegel
3	Catherine – Geffen Tower	/navi gef_tower 111, 37	Unlock Wizard Library
4	Librarian Arastas – Wizard Library	/navi prt_cas 343,78	Ask about Halvard
5	Fallen Soldier – Prontera West Field	/navi prt_fild05 174,301	Search for Sigil
6	Sir Theobald Mornhart	/navi prt_castlep 42,32	Instance NPC
7	Commander of Prontera - Spiegel	/navi prt_castlep 126, 171	After Rescuing Spiegel