Who Benefits from the Mastogob

What to prepare

Nothing to gather: a single fight, to be done solo, then a long investigation in Frigost Village. Complete The March of the Emperor beforehand: it is required to talk to Ken Tucky.

Quest Resources, obtained along the way

• 1 × Keg of Powderfrom Laurent Gebleuh, in the tavern at [-77,-44]
• 1 × Unique Ringgiven by Herb Cut

The 18 quest steps

1. 1Talk to José Bovey

   Dialogue[-69,-42] · José Bovey

   José Bovey has lost his Mastogob breeder, Herb Cut, kidnapped by the YeCh'Ti and taken to the Asparah Gorge. Meeting at [-75,-83] to pick up his trail.

   

2. 2Look for a clue in the Asparah Gorge

   Movement[-75,-83]

   On the map, click the gate. It is closed: go back to see José Bovey at [-69,-42], who sends you to fetch a powder keg to blow it up.

   

3. 3Collect the powder keg

   Items[-77,-44] · Laurent Gebleuh

   The powder keg is obtained from Laurent Gebleuh, in the tavern.

   • Keg of Powderreceived

   

4. 4Blow up the gate

   [-75,-83]

   Go back to the Asparah Gorge and click the gate to blow it up, then enter the cave.

5. 5Free Herb Cut

   Combat[-75,-83] · Herb Cut

   In the cave, help Herb Cut by fighting 3 Trained Mastogobs in a single fight, solo. Richard was attacked by Frigostians, not by the YeCh'Ti. He gives you a unique ring found on the spot.

   • Trained Mastogobfight · levels 94 to 114 · 1,800 to 2,500 HP · 10 AP · 5 MP
   • Unique Ringreceived

6. 6Have the ring tracked

   [-81,-46] · Diana Joan

   Let Diana Joan's doggy sniff the ring. Rex dashes off toward the grocery store: follow him to [-77,-45], where Granny Capping says she sold this ring to Quentin Flush.

   

7. 7Question Quentin Flush

   Dialogue[-81,-41] · Quentin Flush

   In the tavern, Quentin Flush recognizes the ring but refuses to say who it was meant for. You will have to question him at the militia.

   

8. 8Question Quentin and Bonnie at the militia

   Dialogue[-76,-42] · Bonnie Barrow

   At the militia, ask Clyde Parker if Quentin has arrived: he is with Bonnie Barrow, in the room behind Clyde, on the right. Talk to Quentin Flush and Bonnie Barrow in turn until you get an answer. Bonnie sends you to listen to Clarisse Tocate's gossip.

   

9. 9Listen to Clarisse Tocate

   Dialogue[-82,-42] · Clarisse Tocate

   Clarisse Tocate knows all the local gossip: Quentin gave the ring to Clarice Peseay.

   

10. 10Beat Quentin Flush at cards

    Combat[-76,-42] · Quentin Flush

    Go back to the militia. Quentin offers a card game: he talks if you win. Choose an offensive hand, a defensive hand or luck, depending on what he suggests based on your stats: you win in every case. He admits he gave the ring to Agnès.

11. 11Meet Clarice Peseay

    Dialogue[-63,-58] · Clarice Peseay

    Go and meet Clarice Peseay, then go back to see José Bovey at [-69,-42] to ask him how things stand between Agnès and Richard. He tells you about a violent altercation between Herb Cut and Gormor the Mangler.

    

12. 12Investigate Gormor the Mangler

    Follow the trail of the altercation, in this order.

    • [-70,-45] ask Herb Cut the reasons for his altercation with Gormor
    • [-65,-50] ask Gormor the Mangler if he has an alibi for the kidnapping
    • [-64,-51] check his alibi with his boss, Bambelle
    • [-65,-50] question Gormor again about Agnès's visits and his 3-day absence

    

    

    

    

13. 13Check the alibi with Ken Tucky

    [-80,-46] · Ken Tucky

    You catch Ken Tucky in the middle of a conversation with Agnès. Talk to Ken, then to Agnès on the same map, then to Ken again.

    To be able to talk to Ken Tucky, you must have completed The March of the Emperor.

    

14. 14Check Ken's alibi with Clarisse

    [-82,-42] · Clarisse Tocate

    Go back to see Clarisse Tocate to check Ken's alibi.

15. 15Question Clarisse's neighbors

    Dialogue[-82,-43] · Gromeo Oatmenu

    Go up one map and talk to Gromeo Oatmenu. That day, Clarisse had closed, and Granny Capping was filling in for Ernest Laye at the grocery store.

    Gromeo Oatmenu is only present at certain times. If he is not there, look for him at [-74,-32].

    

16. 16Make Ernest Laye confess

    [-77,-45] · Ernest Laye

    Question Granny Capping, then Ernest Laye on the same map, to find out where he was that day. You have several options: each one gets him talking. He confesses everything and gives the names of his accomplices.

    

17. 17Confront the accomplices

    Dialogue

    Go see each of the accomplices, in this order.

    • [-80,-46] Ken Tucky
    • [-82,-42] Clarisse Tocate
    • [-65,-50] Gormor the Mangler, to ask him for explanations
    • [-63,-58] Clarice Peseay

    

    

    

    

18. 18Reveal everything to Herb Cut

    [-70,-45] · Herb Cut

    Go back to see Herb Cut and tell him who his attackers were. The quest ends.

The fights

The rewards

• XP4,711,728 experience points
• 64,560 kamas
• 4 × Ice Kama
• 1 × Soryo Snowfoux Paw

Related quests

The quest follows In Search of Al Ive and unlocks Supply Depot. It is part of the achievement The Survivors of Frigost, which covers ten quests.

Achievements · Frigost Island

The Survivors of Frigost

Quest 7 of 10 · 10 achievement points

Complete all the quests linked to the survivors of Frigost.

1. HandygirlLvl. 100
2. Forest ChumpLvl. 120
3. The HuntersLvl. 140
4. He Wants to Be Buried at SeaLvl. 150
5. Low-Cost HeatingLvl. 160
6. In Search of Al IveLvl. 160
7. Who Benefits from the MastogobLvl. 170
8. Supply DepotLvl. 180
9. A Friend Who Doesn't Have Your Best Interests at HeartLvl. 190
10. Maya the Bee-AutifulLvl. 190

← In Search of Al IveNext Quest: Supply Depot →

Where does the Who Benefits from the Mastogob quest start?

With José Bovey, in the Frigost icefields at [-69,-42]. You must be level 135 and have completed In Search of Al Ive and Lavomatic.

How do you open the gate of the Asparah Gorge?

With Laurent Gebleuh's powder keg, in the tavern at [-77,-44]. Then click the gate at [-75,-83].

Which fight do I need to do?

3 Trained Mastogobs, solo, in the Asparah Gorge cave.

I can't talk to Ken Tucky, why?

You must have completed The March of the Emperor.

Gromeo Oatmenu can't be found, what should you do?

He is only present at certain times at [-82,-43]. Otherwise, look for him at [-74,-32].

How do you win the card game against Quentin Flush?

You win whichever you choose: offensive, defensive or luck.

Which quest follows Who Benefits from the Mastogob?

Supply Depot, with Moutou Louse at [-80,-73].