“Memory of the Deep” is an Avowed side quest in Emerald Stair, wherein you have to decide to give a magic space rock to either Josep Abaccio or the Giftbearer.
There are two possible places to start the side quest and you’ll need to talk to both quest-givers to even get the option to make a choice at the end. Then, you’ll have to decide if you should give the mysterious meteorite to the Giftbearer or Josep Abaccio?
Our Avowed guide will provide a full “Memory of the Deep” walkthrough, including where to find both starting points, who to give the moon rock to, and the rewards you’ll get.
‘Memory of the Deep’ walkthrough in Avowed
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“Memory of the Deep” can be a bit confusing because there are two possible places to start it. If you only talk to one of the NPCs, you might not even know the other exists or that there’s a choice to be made.
It’s easiest to start by talking to Josep Abaccio (and will give you more context about what happens).
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You’ll find him in the Coastal Farms just a bit west of the Maxim’s Claim Party Camp where you started exploring the Emerald Stair. He’ll explain that his revenants keep wandering off and ask you to find them. He’ll point you to nearby Lake Lacuna and tell you to follow the line of corpses.
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When you reach Lake Lacuna, you’ll meet the mysterious Giftbringer standing on the small dock. (Talking to him will give you the quest if you skipped Josep.) He’ll tell you that a shard of sky from the moon has fallen into Lake Lacuna and ask you to retrieve it.
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There’s a narrow tunnel leading straight down in the center of the lake. Swim down to retrieve the mysterious meteorite.
When you surface, just like the Giftbearer warned, you’ll have to deal with a horde of angry skeletons and revenants. Clear them out, and then head south toward the Coastal Farms.
Should you give the meteorite to Josep or Giftbearer in Avowed?
With the moon rock in hand, you’ll have to decide who to hand it over to. Giving it to Josep gets you better rewards, so if you’re looking for the quick answer, go with that.
With a couple extra steps, though, you can give both of them something so no one is losing out. We’ll explain that in the third option below.
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You’ll have two objectives and pins on your map: return to Josep or return to the Giftbearer.
- If you return the meteorite to Josep, he’ll give you 550 gold and the Chanter’s Panpipes — a unique amulet that summons a phantom to fight by your side. You’ll also get 4,590 XP. Whether or not he survives holding onto the meteorite is another question, but not your concern. You can also talk to Josep first and convince him not to take the rock from you, but you won’t get a reward.
- If you return the meteorite to the Giftbearer, you’ll only get 550 gold, 4,080 XP, and possibly(?) the goodwill of the gods.
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- For the more complicated third option, head to the Giftbearer first. When he asks for the rock, choose the something different dialogue option. He’ll take a memory from you (it doesn’t matter which) and be satisfied. You can then take the meteorite to Josep for his rewards.
‘Memory of the Deep’ extra reward
No matter who you give the rock to, there’s a secret reward after the quest is done.
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You need to reset the area, so fast travel to the Docks Beacon and then return to the little beach where the Giftbearer was — head south from the beacon and take the first right along the road.
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When you arrive, you’ll find the Statuette of Lament unique trinket and a Prayer to Ondra. Equipping the trinket lets you hold your breath for twice as long.
For more Avowed guides, collect all Totem of Defiance locations, see our full Avowed walkthrough, or head back to Dawnshore to complete the “Cabin Fever” or “Dawntreader” side quests and find all Totem of Rightful Rulership locations.
