Walkthrough for the quest Burying the Past in the game Divinity: Original Sin 2. This page covers all main objectives, key steps, or helpful tips to guide you through the quest smoothly. Whenever possible, the guide points out locations for key items and details interactions with NPCs, among other tips. To ensure maximum clarity, in-game screenshots are included for easy-to-follow visual guidance.
Quest Group: Chapter 4 - Mastering the Source
Starting Map: Reaper's Coast
This quest can be started in several ways, such as talking to Gareth (Graves) or Gareth and White Magister Jonathan or visiting Gareth's parents house in Paradise Downs.
Gareth (Graves)
Reaper's Coast
Gareth and White Magister Jonathan
Reaper's Coast
Paladins Willym and Jhad
Reaper's Coast
Spirits of Conway Pryce and Lyn Pryce
Reaper's Coast
Jonathan's Gloves
Reaper's Coast
White Magister Jonathan
Reaper's Coast
Malady told us that we can't set sail without Gareth. We should be able to find him somewhere in Paradise Downs.
Malady told us we cannot leave Reaper's Coast until we locate Gareth. He can likely be found somewhere in Paradise Downs.
While onboard the Lady Vengeance, Gareth told us that he intended to visit his parents while he had the opportunity. They live in Paradise Downs, located west of Driftwood. Perhaps we'll see him there.
We encountered Gareth in the farmlands outside Driftwood, digging his own parents' graves. What happened to them...?
Gareth asked us to take care of the Silent Monks infesting his childhood home.
Persuade Paladins Willym and Jhad.
We convinced the Paladins guarding Gareth's childhood home to let me pass.
The Silent Monks are dead.
Talk to Spirits of Conway Pryce and Lyn Pryce.
We discovered that Jonathan issued the order to kill Gareth's parents.
We told Gareth that Jonathan is behind his parents' deaths. Gareth wants him dead. We might be able to help him, or talk him out of it.
We agreed to kill Jonathan and bring Gareth proof of his death.
We convinced Gareth to abandon his quest for revenge.
Gareth and White Magister Jonathan.
We came upon Gareth in an abandoned farmhouse, hovering over the unconscious body of a White Magister. We should find out what's going on.
Jonathan is dead.
We convinced Gareth that Jonathan should live. Gareth is taking him to a safe location.
We've discovered a ransacked farm. Silent Monks are loose inside the farmhouse.
We offered to help Gareth find out who killed his parents.
We brought Gareth Jonathan's ring. He's left Paradise Downs.
We've obtained Jonathan's ring. This will serve as proof of his death.
Find Jonathan's Gloves.
We've found a pair of gloves. Perhaps they belonged to the Gareth's parents' killer.
We've met the spirits of Gareth's parents - and consumed their Source.
Gareth has had a change of heart. He doesn't want Jonathan dead.
Jonathan is dead. Gareth will wait aboard the Lady Vengeance.
Gareth is dead.
We left Reaper's Coast, without helping Gareth with his matter.
We departed from Reaper's Coast, without helping Gareth in his efforts to avenge the deaths of his parents.