Back to the Roots

What to prepare

The list is long: nine resources to give to Pyncher, 15 documents to get from the Riktus, and three side quests to complete.

• 5 × Scratchy Shovelcrafted by a smith of level 19 minimum, with 1 Magic Arachnee Leg and 3 Prize Fin
• 25 × Oliviolet Wood
• 30 × Manganese
• 5 × Cawwot
• 10 × Onion
• 10 × Potatoesharvestable in the militia's basement
• 10 × Aubergine
• 1 × Citronana
• 1 × Kokokonut

Quest Resources, obtained along the way

• 15 × Signed Magik Riktus Documentfrom the Riktus of Caravan Alley, automatically

The 9 quest steps

1. 1Talk to Pyncher

   Dialogue[-21,14] · Pyncher

   The quest starts in Pyncher's tent. He asks you to question the most influential members of his clan to find out what they think of a return to the roots.

   

2. 2Question the clan members

   Dialogue

   Talk to the five influential members of the Magik Riktus clan. For Vegessus, choose the dialogue below.

   • [-28,12] MC Dimote isn't against a return to the roots
   • [-23,8] Vegessus does not wish to take a stand
   • [-29,7] Miley Circus is against it: he finds this ancient art corny
   • [-29,3] Magik Hermiktus has understood that you come on Pyncher's behalf
   • [-23,4] George Clowney, in the building shaped like a big mouth

   Dialogue

   1. “Innocently discuss a possible return to the clan's roots”

   To find George Clowney, enter the building shaped like a big mouth, at [-23,4].

   

   

   

   

   

3. 3Report the opinions back to Pyncher

   Items[-21,14] · Pyncher

   Go back to Pyncher to give him the opinions you have collected.

4. 4Get 15 signed documents

   Items

   The signed Magik Riktus Documents drop automatically when fighting the Riktus of Caravan Alley: Greaseball, Pirolienne, Dalbweel and Lilbike.

   • Signed Magik Riktus Documentreceived

5. 5Hand over the documents and resources

   Items[-21,14] · Pyncher

   First give the 15 documents to Pyncher, then the resources he asks for. Potatoes are harvested in the militia's basement.

   • 15 × Signed Magik Riktus Documentto hand over
   • 5 × Scratchy Shovelto hand over
   • 25 × Oliviolet Woodto hand over
   • 30 × Manganeseto hand over
   • 5 × Cawwotto hand over
   • 10 × Onionto hand over
   • 10 × Potatoesto hand over
   • 10 × Aubergineto hand over
   • 1 × Citronanato give
   • 1 × Kokokonutto hand over

6. 6Complete Divided by Two and Foresty Run

   Complete the quests Divided by Two and Foresty Run. The game asks you to convince MC Dimote, Follrence Forester and Magik Hermiktus to support Pyncher.

7. 7Check in with Pyncher

   [-21,14] · Pyncher

   Once these two quests are complete, tell Pyncher that he has only MC Dimote's support.

8. 8Complete The Air Myth

   Then complete the quest The Air Myth, which earns you Magik Hermiktus's support.

9. 9Announce Magik Hermiktus's support

   Dialogue[-21,14] · Pyncher

   Tell Pyncher about Magik Hermiktus's support: the quest ends. By continuing the conversation, you unlock The Big Block.

The rewards

Experience and 5 Lilbike Wheel.

• 5 × Lilbike Wheel

Related quests

The quest unlocks The Big Block, with Pyncher. Along the way, it requires you to complete Divided by Two, Foresty Run and The Air Myth. All of them are part of the Screaming Laughter achievement, which covers eight quests.

Achievements · Sidimote

Screaming Laughter

Quest 1 of 8 · 10 achievement points

Complete the following quests:

1. Back to the RootsLvl. 90
2. Divided by TwoLvl. 90
3. Foresty RunLvl. 90
4. The Air MythLvl. 90
5. The Big BlockLvl. 90
6. Breaking GoodLvl. 90
7. The Inner BeastLvl. 100
8. Start the FireLvl. 100

Next quest: Divided by Two →

Where does the quest Back to the Roots start?

With Pyncher, in his tent on Caravan Alley, at [-21,14]. You must be level 70.

Where to find the clan members to question?

MC Dimote at [-28,12], Vegessus at [-23,8], Miley Circus at [-29,7], Magik Hermiktus at [-29,3] and George Clowney at [-23,4], in the building shaped like a big mouth.

Where to get the signed Magik Riktus Documents?

From the Riktus of Caravan Alley: Greaseball, Pirolienne, Dalbweel and Lilbike. They drop automatically, you need 15.

How do you get the Scratchy Shovels?

By having them crafted by a smith of level 19 minimum, with 1 Magic Arachnee Leg and 3 Prize Fin per shovel.

Which side quests do you need to do?

Divided by Two, Foresty Run, then The Air Myth. They let you rally supporters for Pyncher.

Which quest comes after Back to the Roots?

The Big Block, which Pyncher gives if you continue the conversation.