Players undertaking the Level 13 Main Quest, 'Notes From Underground,' in Witchspire will eventually be tasked with finding a key within an underground cave. This objective can be challenging as the key's location is not marked on the map, requiring players to explore the Timberline Basin region.

Locating the Entrance

Upon reaching an Al'uunian Tower containing a chest, a portal, and a note from a friend who took a key underground, players are prompted to find this hidden item. Passing through the portal in this room leads to a lower area, not a cave, but rather a beach populated by Bompus creatures, situated in the southern part of the Timberline Basin. From this point, players must venture into the surrounding areas to discover the actual hidden cave and the key within it.

After emerging from the portal, follow the path to the right. As you progress, you will encounter Xilvants. Continue on this path until you reach a cavern that can be entered by jumping down. At the bottom of this cavern, you will find yourself in Shard Caverns, inhabited by numerous Shardlings.

The player is shown approaching Shard Caverns in Witchspire.

The player is shown entering Shard Caverns in Witchspire.

Navigating Shard Caverns and The Vagabond's Lair

Once inside Shard Caverns, players must carefully navigate past the Shardlings and proceed into the central chamber. In this chamber, three pedestals must be activated in quick succession to unlock the door ahead. The room also contains several chests that can be looted.

The player can be seen in the central chamber of Shard Caverns alongside multiple Shardlings in Witchspire.

Exiting the central chamber will lead players into The Vagabond's Lair, where a single Shudder enemy awaits. It is crucial to defeat this enemy, as it drops the required key. The presence of this specific enemy explains why the key is so easily overlooked.

The player is shown approaching a Shudder in The Vagabond's Lair in Witchspire.

Retrieving the Key and Exiting

After defeating the Shudder and acquiring the key, players can proceed to exit the cave. To open the subsequent door, stand on the pedestal located behind where the Shudder was positioned. Following this, players can progress by jumping on the jellyfish ahead, which will guide them directly out of the cave.

The player is shown approaching some jellyfish in Witchspire.

With the key in hand, players can return to Witchspire to continue their adventure.