Never Mined

What to prepare

Bring at least 1,000 kamas for Buck Ster's bet, more if you lose, and the ingredients for the kibble.

• 1,000 kamasthe stake against Buck Ster, to replay if you lose
• 3 × Castupod Flowerfor Charlie Darvin's kibble
• 1 × Castuc Juicefor Charlie Darvin's kibble
• 1 × Pampastuc G-Stringfor Charlie Darvin's kibble
• 10 × Marbled Meatfor Charlie Darvin's kibble

The 14 quest steps

1. 1Talk to Thed Uner

   Dialogue[13,-60] · Thed Uner

   Thed Uner tells you that you had it all wrong about the mystery of the West Lighthouse. He offers to solve the real mystery together, if you help him.

   

2. 2Question Shadout Maine

   Dialogue[16,-57] · Shadout Maine

   Ask about his brother's fellow miners, then talk to Thed Uner again, who has just appeared on the map.

   

3. 3Question Ovee Haych at the Sandloon

   Dialogue[15,-57] · Ovee Haych

   At the Sandloon, ask Ovee Haych about the miner Angela Lost: she has died. Break the news to Thed Uner, in the Sandloon.

   

4. 4Talk to Bashar Daukar

   Dialogue[15,-56] · Bashar Daukar

   Bashar Daukar found the body. On the same map, tell Thed Uner that there was one more corpse.

   

5. 5Bet against Buck Ster

   Dialogue[15,-57] · Buck Ster

   Back at the Sandloon, Buck Ster, cousin of the second corpse, only talks while gambling: bet 1,000 kamas. You have a one in two chance of winning; if you lose, play again until you win. Then talk to Thed Uner again: Buck will say more if you find someone for him.

   Dialogue

   1. “Explain that you have questions to ask”
   2. “Bet 1000 kamas”

   • 1,000 kamasto pay

6. 6Find Droopik

   Movement · Droopik

   Leave the Sandloon and talk directly to Droopik Pokerhoyle, the person being sought. He agrees to search the maze in exchange for Spiced Kibble.

7. 7Have the Spiced Kibble prepared

   Dialogue[14,-56] · Charlie Darvin

   Charlie Darvin, a researcher at the Corporation, makes the kibble if you bring him the ingredients. Give them to him, then, on the same map, give the kibble to Droopik: he hands you the book found in the maze.

   Dialogue

   1. “Ask where to find Spiced Kibble”
   2. “Hand over the ingredients”

   • 3 × Castupod Flowerto hand over
   • 1 × Castuc Juiceto give
   • 1 × Pampastuc G-Stringto hand over
   • 10 × Marbled Meatto hand over
   • Spiced Kibblereceived
   • Pokerhoyle's Incomplete Writingsreceived

   

8. 8Exchange the writings with Buck Ster

   Items[15,-57] · Buck Ster

   At the Sandloon, show the writings to Buck Ster to make the exchange. Talk to Thed Uner again: the miners survived the bandit attack.

   Dialogue

   1. “Show the Incomplete Writings of Pokerhoyle”

   • 1 × Pokerhoyle's Incomplete Writingsto hand over
   • Buck Ster's Mapreceived

9. 9Use Buck Ster's map

   Open your quest inventory and double-click on Buck Ster's Map.

10. 10Find the hidden entrance to the mine

    Movement[12,-62] · Thed Uner

    Thed Uner points out a secret passage. Click on the rock under the cactus, on the left of the map, then go in through the passage that has just opened.

    

11. 11Talk to Marco Ardly

    Dialogue[13,-62] · Marco Ardly

    The miner seems unable to speak. Talk to Thed Uner again, who invites you to continue into the mine.

    

12. 12Defend the miners against the Castucs

    Combat[14,-62] · Trent Issents

    On the next map, Trent Issents is threatened by Castucs. Thed Uner, a coward, runs away and abandons you. Talk to Trent Issents again to help him: a fight starts against 4 Castucs, which can be done in a group.

    

13. 13Question Humphrey Maine

    Dialogue[14,-62] · Humphrey Maine

    He can't say anything about his employer, but he points you to someone. Talk to Thed Uner again: the Castucs were under the influence of a curse.

14. 14Talk to Ogolli Shog

    Dialogue[15,-56] · Ogolli Shog

    He can't supply you with cave-in gear: nothing left in stock. Talk to Thed Uner again, on the same map. The quest ends.

    

The rewards

• XP1,985,972 experience points
• 19,480 kamas
• 5 × Saguaro Whiskers

Related quests

The quest follows Weird Wild West and unlocks Deadlands. It is part of the Go Without Desert achievement, which covers eight Ohwymi quests.

Achievements · Ohwymi

Go Without Desert

Quest 7 of 8 · 10 achievement points

Complete the following quests:

1. The Depth StarLvl. 130
2. Rad, Bad, and Totally MadLvl. 130
3. Language BarrierLvl. 130
4. A Lover, Not a FloggerLvl. 130
5. Talk or Hit: One Must ChooseLvl. 130
6. Not So Wee Will-ELvl. 130
7. Never MinedLvl. 130
8. DeadlandsLvl. 130

← Not So Wee Will-ENext quest: Deadlands →

Where does the quest Never Mined start?

With Thed Uner, in the Dunes of Bones at [13,-60]. You must be level 110 and have completed Weird Wild West.

How many kamas should I plan for?

At least 1,000 kamas, the stake against Buck Ster. You have a one in two chance of winning: if you lose, you have to play again.

Where do you find the Spiced Kibble?

With Charlie Darvin, at [14,-56]. Bring him 3 Castupod Flower, 1 Castuc Juice, 1 Pampastuc G-String and 10 Marbled Meat.

Where is the hidden entrance to the mine?

In [12,-62], under the cactus rock on the left of the map. First use Buck Ster's Map from your quest inventory.

Can the fight against the Castucs be done in a group?

Yes, it can be done in a group. It pits you against 4 Castucs.

Which quest comes after Never Mined?

Deadlands, to be started with Ogolli Shog at [15,-56].