A Fragile Sanctuary: step-by-step guide
Bring Daniel the Scholar 30 Cursed Dolls and 20 Duskmander Tails, then take his warning to Grendel in Ellinia, for 25,800 EXP, a Greater bottomwear HP scroll, 15 Elixirs and more. Not playable until Forgotten Hollow opens.
✓ Checked Oct 24, 2026In game: A Heart of Stillness and Wood and The Sage's Burden. How sure we are: Unconfirmed
From Nov 18
Not out yet. This quest opens Nov 18, 2026 (Forgotten Hollow update). The steps come from the quest data already in the game, so details may change when it goes live.
The 30-second version
- Start: talk to Daniel the Scholar in Precipice of Darkness, Forgotten Hollow at Lv 50.
- Collect: 30 Cursed Doll, 20 Duskmander Tail.
- You get: 25,800 EXP, 3,158 mesos, Bottomwear HP Scroll (Greater), Elixir x15, Mana Elixir x2.
Where to start
Daniel the Scholar · Precipice of Darkness, Forgotten Hollow
Once it opens, enter Forgotten Hollow through The Tree Tunnel At the Forest Up North (north of Ellinia). Head down through the Deep Passage to the Precipice of Darkness.
Before you start
- Forgotten Hollow has to be open (from Nov 18, 2026).
- Finish Echoes of the Abyss (A Memory of Iron for Jaime) first.
This guide covers 2 quests: A Heart of Stillness and Wood › The Sage's Burden
What you need
| Item | How many | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | ||
| Duskmander Tail | 20 | Duskmander: Precipice of Darkness, Forbidden Entrance, Perilous Descent II, Decayed Tunnel I |
Getting to the hunting spots
🧭 The Forest of Evil II: Start in Ellinia. 6 maps from town.
ElliniaThe Field South of ElliniaThe Forest of WisdomMonkey Forest I–IIThe Forest of Evil IThe Forest of Evil II
See every step on a minimap (NiaMeowDB) ↗🧭 Tree Dungeon, Monkey Forest II: Start in Ellinia. 5 maps from town.
ElliniaThe Field South of ElliniaThe Forest of WisdomMonkey Forest I–IITree Dungeon, Monkey Forest II
See every step on a minimap (NiaMeowDB) ↗Step by step
Tick each step as you finish it. Your ticks stay on this device.
Rewards
That EXP is 4% of a level at Lv 50.
Red Potion x15
Bottomwear HP Scroll: Greater
Elixir x15
Mana Elixir x2
Lemon x10
Each part pays 12,900 EXP + 1,579 mesos.
Tips
- Cursed Dolls come from Zombie Lupins on Victoria Island, so you can have all 30 ready before Forgotten Hollow opens.
- Duskmanders are Lv50, weak to ice and resist poison.
- A Greater HP scroll adds +20 HP when it works.
Still being confirmed
- Forgotten Hollow opens Nov 18, but these two quests may not start until Dec 9.
- The unlock order for the Forgotten Hollow quests isn't clear yet. This chain should follow Echoes of the Abyss, but that could change.
- Who takes The Sage's Burden isn't confirmed. Grendel is the best bet; if not, try Daniel.
We update this page as players confirm these. Know the answer? Use the feedback box below.
Sources: NiaMeowDB (1 · 2 · 3 · 4), maplestory.quest (1 · 2)
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