Transcript of The Dig Site

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This transcript involves dialogue with Examiner, Researcher, Seth Minas, Terry Balando, Dorian (student), Eduardo (student), Katarina (student), Panning guide, Doug Deeping, and the player.

Talking to Examiner

Player: Hello.
Examiner: Ah, hello there! I am the resident lecturer on antiquities and artefacts. I also set the Earth Sciences exams.
Player: Earth Sciences?
Examiner: That's right, dear. The world of Gielinor holds many wonders beneath its surface. Students come to me to take exams so that they may join in on the archaeological dig going on just north of here.
Player: So, if they don't pass the exams, they can't dig at all?
Examiner: That's right! We have to make sure that students know enough to be able to dig safely and not damage the artefacts.
(Quest Overview interface opens.)
- Not Right Now
  - Player: Interesting...
  - Examiner: You could gain much with an understanding of the world below.
- Accept Quest
  - (Without meeting the quest's requirements:)
    - You do not meet the requirements to start : 'The Dig Site'.
    - (Repeated in a pop-up info box:)
      - You do not meet the requirements to start : 'The Dig Site'.
  - (Meeting the quest's requirements:)
    - Player: Can I take an exam?
    - (Without one free backpack space:)
      - Examiner: If you had space in your inventory, I could give you a letter to take to the Varrock Dig Site manager, Seth Minas. Make some space and then come back to me.
    - (With one free backpack space:)
      - Player receives unstamped letter.
      - Examiner: You can if you get this letter stamped by the Varrock Dig Site manager, Seth Minas, in the main campus building.
      - Examiner: Don't take it to him at Varrock Museum, though. He likes to keep his work here on site and there at the museum separate.
      - Player: Why's that then?
      - Examiner: Because he is a very knowledgeable man and in charge of this site. I'm sure he knows a lot about your exploits and can judge whether you'd make a good archaeologist or not.
      - Player: But why are you writing the letter? Shouldn't he?
      - Examiner: He's also a very busy man, so I write the letters and he just stamps them if he approves.
      - Player: Oh, I see. I'll ask him if he'll approve me, then bring my stamped letter back here. Thanks.

Stamping the Letter

Talking to Examiner

Player: Hello.
Examiner: Hello again.
Examiner: I am still waiting for your letter of recommendation.
Select an Option
- I have lost the letter you gave me.
  - Player: I have lost the letter you gave me.
  - (Without the unstamped letter:)
    - (Without one free backpack space:)
      - Player: I don't have enough space in my inventory to do that.
    - (With one free backpack space:)
      - Player receives unstamped letter.
      - Examiner: That was foolish. Take this one and don't lose it!
  - (With the unstamped letter:)
    - Examiner: Oh, now, come on. You have it with you!
  - (With the unstamped letter in the bank:)
    - Examiner: You already have the letter in your bank.
- Alright, I'll try and get it.
  - Player: Alright, I'll try and get it.
  - Examiner: I am sure you won't get any problems. Speak to the Varrock Dig Site manager, Seth Minas, in the main campus building.

Talking to Seth Mina (site manager)

Before receiving the sealed letter

What would you like to talk about?
- The Dig Site quest.
  - Seth Minas (site manager): Hello there.
  - (With the unstamped letter:)
    - Player: I have been given this letter by an examiner at Varrock Dig Site. Can you stamp this for me?
    - Seth Minas (site manager): What have we here? A letter of recommendation indeed...
    - Seth Minas (site manager): The letter here says your name is Player. Well, Player, you appear to be fit for the task to me, and I like your proactive approach. Run this letter back to an examiner to begin your adventure into the world of Earth
    - Seth Minas (site manager): Sciences. Enjoy your studies, student!
    - Player has unstamped letter removed from them. Player receives sealed letter.
    - Seth Minas (site manager): There you go! Good luck, student. Be sure to come back and show me your certificates. I would like to see how you get on.
    - Player: Okay, I will. Thanks, see you later.
- (Non-quest dialogue) Archaeology.

After receiving the sealed letter

What would you like to talk about?
- The Dig Site quest.
  - Seth Minas (site manager): Hello there.
  - (Without the sealed letter:)
    - Player: I seem to have lost the letter of recommendation that you stamped for me.
    - Seth Minas (site manager): Yes, I saw you drop it as you walked off last time.
    - (Without one free backpack space:)
      - Player: I don't have space for it at the moment. I'll get back to you.
    - (With one free backpack space:)
      - Player receives sealed letter.
      - Seth Minas (site manager): Yes, I saw you drop it as you walked off last time. Here it is.
      - Player: Thanks!
  - (With the sealed letter:)
    - Seth Minas (site manager): I see you still have that letter I stamped for you. Why don't you run it back to an examiner at the Exam Centre?
- (Non-quest dialogue) Archaeology.

Using the sealed letter on him

Seth Minas (site manager): No I don't want it back thank you, you'll need to take that back to the examiner at Varrock Dig Site.

Attempting Exam 1

Talking to Examiner

Player: Hello.
Examiner: Hello again.
(Without the sealed letter:)
- Perhaps you should fetch the Letter of Recommendation from your bank before talking to the examiner.
Player: Here is the stamped letter you asked for.
Examiner: Good, good. We will begin the exam...
Player has sealed letter removed from them.
(Without two free backpack space:)
- Examiner: You'll need at least two spaces free in your inventory before taking this exam, else you can not be rewarded if you pass!
Examiner: Okay, we will start with the first exam: Earth Sciences level 1 - Beginner.
Examiner: Question 1 - Earth Sciences overview. Can you tell me what Earth Sciences is?
Select an Option
- The study of gardening, planting and fruiting vegetation.
  - Player: The study of gardening, planting and fruiting vegetation.
  - (Continues below.)
- The study of planets and the history of worlds.
  - Player: The study of planets and the history of worlds.
  - (Continues below.)
- The combination of archaeology and vegetarianism.
  - Player: The combination of archaeology and vegetarianism.
  - (Continues below.)
Examiner: Okay, next question...
Examiner: Earth Sciences level 1, question 2 - Eligibility. Can you tell me which people are allowed to use this site?
Select an Option
- Magic users, miners and their escorts.
  - Player: Magic users, miners and their escorts.
  - (Continues below.)
- Professors, students and workmen only.
  - Player: Professors, students and workmen only.
  - (Continues below.)
- Local residents, contractors and small pink fish.
  - Player: Local residents, contractors and small pink fish.
  - (Continues below.)
Examiner: Okay, next question... Earth Sciences level 1, question 3 - Health and safety. Can you tell me the proper safety points when working on a dig site?
Select an Option
- Heat-resistant clothing to be worn at all times.
  - Player: Heat-resistant clothing to be worn at all times.
  - (Continues below.)
- Rubber chickens to be worn on the head at all times.
  - Player: Rubber chickens to be worn on the head at all times.
  - (Continues below.)
- Protective clothing to be worn; tools kept away from site.
  - Player: Protective clothing to be worn; tools kept away from site.
  - (Continues below.)
Examiner: Okay, that covers the level 1 Earth Sciences exam.
Examiner: Let's see how you did...
Examiner: Deary me! This is appalling, none correct at all! I suggest you go and study properly.
Player: Oh dear...
Examiner: Why don't you use the resources here? There are the researchers, and you could even ask other students who are also studying for these exams.

Talking to Researcher

Researcher: Hello there. What are you doing here?
Player: I'm going to pass the Earth Sciences exams so I can dig at the site north of here.
Researcher: A good goal to work towards, and it should prove rewarding for you. So where are you starting your studies?
Player: I'm not quite sure.
Researcher: You could ask the other students. I'm sure I saw a group of them on their way to the site earlier today.
Player: Anything else?
Researcher: If you need something identified or are not sure about something, give it to Terry, the archaeological expert. He's standing over there outside the exam room.
Select an Option
- Can you tell me more about the tools an archaeologist uses?
  - Player: Can you tell me more about the tools an archaeologist uses?
  - Researcher: Of course! Let's see now...
  - Researcher: Trowels are vital for fine digging work, so you can be careful to not damage or disturb any artefacts.
  - Researcher: Rock picks are for splitting rocks or scraping away soil.
  - Player: What about specimen jars and brushes?
  - Researcher: Those are essential for carefully cleaning and storing smaller samples.
  - Player: Where can I get any of these things?
  - Researcher: Well, we've come into a bit more funding of late, so there should be a stock of each of them in the Exam Centre's tools cupboard.
  - Researcher: We also hand out relevant tools as students complete each level of their Earth Sciences exams.
  - Player: Anything else?
  - Researcher: If you need something identified or are not sure about something, give it to Terry. He's the archaeological expert in the next room.
  - Player: Ah, okay, thanks.
- Thank you!
  - Player: Thank you!

Talking to Dig Site Workman

Player: Hello!
Digsite Workman: Why hello there! What can I do you for?
Select an Option
- What do you do here?
  - Player: What do you do here?
  - Digsite Workman: Well, my job involved digging for finds, cleaning them and transporting them for identification.
  - Player: Sounds interesting.
  - Digsite Workman: I find it very interesting and very rewarding. So glad to see you're taking an interest in the digsite. Hope to see you out here digging sometime!
- I'm not sure.
  - Player: I'm not sure.
  - Digsite Workman: Well, let me know when you are and I'll do my very best to help you!
- Can I dig around here?
  - Player: Can I dig around here?
  - Digsite Workman: You can only use a site you have the appropriate exam level for.
  - Player: Appropriate exam level?
  - Digsite Workman: Oh yes, you need to have been trained in the various techniques before you can be allowed to dig for artefacts.
  - Player: Ah yes; I understand.

Studying for Exam 1

Getting the animal skull

Talking to Eduardo

Player: Hello there. Can you help me with the Earth Sciences exams at all?
Eduardo (student): Well... Maybe I will if you help me with something.
Player: What's that?
Eduardo (student): I have lost my recent good find.
Player: What does it look like?
Eduardo (student): Err... Like an animal skull!
Player: Well, that's not too helpful, there are lots of those around here. Can you remember where you last had it?
Eduardo (student): It was around here for sure. Maybe one of the workmen picked it up?
Player: Okay, I'll have a look for you.

Pickpocketing the Dig Site workman

You pick the workman's pocket...
(If something else is received:)
- You steal a pair of leather gloves.
- You steal some rope.
- You steal some money.
- You steal a bucket.
- You steal a spade.
- You steal a specimen brush.
(If caught:)
- Dig Site workman: What do you think you're doing?
- You fail to pick the workman's pocket.
- You've been stunned.
(If the animal skull is received:)
- You steal an animal skull.

Talking to Eduardo

Without the animal skull

Player: Hello there. How's the study going?
Eduardo (student): Very well, thanks. Have you found my animal skull yet?
Player: No, sorry, not yet.
Eduardo (student): Oh well, I am sure it's been picked up. Couldn't you try looking through some pockets?

With the animal skull

Player: Hello there. Is this your animal skull?
Player has animal skull removed from them.
Eduardo (student): Oh wow! You've found it! Thank you so much. I'll be glad to tell you what I know about the exam.
Eduardo (student): The study of Earth Sciences is: The study of the earth, its contents and history.
Player: Okay, I'll remember that.

After returning the animal skull

Player: Hello there.
Eduardo (student): How's it going?
Player: I need more help with the exam.
Eduardo (student): Well, okay, this is what I have learned since I last spoke to you...
(If the player has not passed the level 1 exam yet:)
- Eduardo (student): The study of Earth Sciences is: The study of the earth, its contents and history.
- (Continues below.)
(If the player has passed the level 1 exam but not the level 2 exam:)
- Eduardo (student): Correct rock pick usage: Always handle with care; strike the rock cleanly on its cleaving point.
- (Continues below.)
(If the player has passed the level 2 exam but not the level 3 exam:)
- Eduardo (student): Specimen brush use: Brush carefully and slowly using short strokes.
- (Continues below.)
(Before passing the level 2 exam:)
- Player: Okay, I'll remember that.
(After passing the level 2 exam:)
- Player: Okay, I'll remember that. Thanks for all your help.

Geting the special cup

Talking to Dorian

Player: Hello there. Can you help me with the Earth Sciences exams at all?
Dorian (student): I can't do anything unless I find my special cup.
Player: Your what?
Dorian (student): My special cup. I won it for a particularly good find last month.
Player: Oh, right. So if I find it, you'll help me?
Dorian (student): I sure will!
Player: Any ideas where it may be?
Dorian (student): All I remember is that I was working near the panning area when I lost it.
Player: Okay, I'll see what I can do.
Dorian (student): Yeah, maybe the panning guide saw it? I hope I didn't lose it in the water!

Talking to Panning Guide

With a cup of tea already in backpack

Panning Guide: Ah, you read my mind - I could murder a good cuppa right now. If I can have that cup of tea, I'd give you permission to pan here. What do you say?
Give the panning guide a cuppa?
- Yes.
  - (Same as below.)
- No.
  - Player: Hello, who are you?
  - (Same as below.)

Without a cup of tea already in backpack

Player: Hello, who are you?
Panning Guide: Hello, I am the panning guide. I teach students how to pan in these waters. They're not permitted to do so until after they've had training and, of course, they must be invited to pan here too.
Player:So how do I become invited?
Panning guide:I'm not supposed to let people pan here unless they have permission. Mind you, I could let you have a go if you're willing to do me a favour...
Player: What's that?
Panning guide: Well, to be honest, what I would really like is a nice cup of tea!
Player: Tea?
Panning guide:Absolutely, I'm parched!
Panning guide:If you could bring me one of those, I would be more than willing to let you pan here. I usually get some from the main campus building, but I'm busy at the moment.

Using nettle tea on him

Panning Guide:Urg! Is that what you call tea? Oh well, I suppose it will do... You can pan all you want.

Using a cup of tea on him

Player has cup of tea removed from them.
Panning Guide: Ah! Lovely! You can't beat a good cuppa! You're free to pan all you want.

After bringing a cup of tea

Player: Hello, who are you?
Panning Guide: Hello, I am the panning guide. I'm here to teach you how to pan for gold.
Player: Excellent!
Panning Guide: Let me explain how panning works. First you need a panning tray. Use the tray in the panning points in the water and then search your tray.
Panning Guide: If you find any gold, take it to the archaeological expert up in the museum storage facility. He will calculate its value for you.
Player: Thank you!

Pan panning point

Before being allowed to pan

Panning Guide: Hey! You can't pan yet!
Player: Why not?
Panning Guide: We do not allow the uninvited to pan here.
Select an Option
- Okay, forget it.
  - Player: Okay, forget it.
  - Panning Guide: You can, of course, use this place when you know what you are doing...
- So, how do I become invited?
  - Player: So, how do I become invited?
  - Panning Guide: I'm not supposed to let people pan here unless they have permission. Mind you, I could let you have a go if you're willing to do me a favour...
  - Player: What's that?
  - Panning Guide: Well, to be honest, what I would really like is a nice cup of tea!
  - (Without a cup of tea in backpack:)
    - Player: Tea?
    - Panning Guide: Absolutely, I'm parched!
    - Panning Guide: If you could bring me one of those, I would be more than willing to let you pan here. I usually get some from the main campus building, but I'm busy at the moment.
  - (With a cup of tea in backpack:)
    - Player: I've some here that you can have.
    - Player has cup of tea removed from them.
    - Panning Guide: Ah! Lovely! You can't beat a good cuppa! You're free to pan all you want.

After being allowed to pan

(If player has empty panning tray in the backpack:)
- You lift the full tray from the water.
(If player has full panning tray in the backpack:)
- You're panning tray is full, so you search it first.^[sic]
- (Repeated in a pop-up info box:)
  - You're panning tray is full, so you search it first.^[sic]
(If player has no panning tray in the backpack:)
- You need a panning tray to pan here. There's one on the table in the nearby storage shed.
- (Repeated in a pop-up info box:)
  - You need a panning tray to pan here. There's one on the table in the nearby storage shed.

Searching the full pan tray

Inside the tray...
(If a special cup is found:)
- Player receives special cup.
- You find a shiny cup covered in mud.
(If some coins are found:)
- Player receives some coins.
- You find some coins within the mud.
(If a oyster is found:)
- Player receives oyster.
- You find an oyster within the mud.
(If an uncut jade is found:)
- Player receives uncut jade.
- You find an uncut jade within the mud.
(If an uncut opal is found:)
- Player receives uncut opal.
- You find an uncut opal within the mud.
(If some gold nuggets are found:)
- Player receives nuggets.
- You find some gold nuggets within the mud.
(If nothing is found:)
- You find only mud.
(If the backpack is full:)
- You don't have enough space in your inventory to do that.
- (Repeated in a pop-up info box:)
  - You don't have enough space in your inventory to do that.

Searching the empty pan tray

Player: Err, why am I searching an empty tray?

Exchanging gold nuggets

Player: I have these gold nuggets...
(If at least three nuggets in the backpack:)
- Player has three nuggets removed from them. Player receives one gold ore.
- You give the nuggets to the expert.
- Terry Balando: Good, that's three! I can exchange them for normal gold now. You can get this refined and make a profit!
- Player: Excellent!
(If less than three nuggets in the backpack:)
- Terry Balando: I can't do much with these nuggets yet. Come back when you have three and I will exchange them for you.

Talking to Dorian

Without the special cup

Player: Hello there. How's the study going?
Dorian (student): I'm getting there. Have you found my special cup yet?
Player: No, sorry, not yet.
Dorian (student): Oh dear, I hope it didn't fall into the river. I might never find it again.

With the special cup

Player: Hello there.
Player has special cup removed from them.
Player: Look what I found!
Dorian (student): Excellent! I'm so happy. Let me now help you with your exams...
Dorian (student): The people eligible to use the site are: All that have passed the appropriate Earth Sciences exams.
Player: Thanks for the information.

After returning the special cup

Player: Hello there.
Dorian (student): How's it going?
Player: There are more exam questions I'm stuck on.
Dorian (student): Hey, I'll tell you what I've learned. That may help.
(If the player has not passed the level 1 exam yet:)
- Dorian (student): The people eligible to use the site are: All that have passed the appropriate Earth Sciences exams.
- (Continues below.)
(If the player has passed the level 1 exam but not the level 2 exam:)
- Dorian (student): Correct sample transportation: Samples taken in rough form; kept only in sealed containers.
- (Continues below.)
(If the player has passed the level 2 exam but not the level 3 exam:)
- Dorian (student): The proper technique for handling bones is: Handle bones carefully and keep them away from other samples.
- (Continues below.)
Player: Thanks for the information.

Getting the teddy

Talking to Katarina

Player: Hello there. Can you help me with the Earth Sciences exams at all?
Katarina (student): I can if you help me...
Player: How can I do that?
Katarina (student): I have lost my teddy bear. He was my lucky mascot.
Player: Do you know where you dropped him?
Katarina (student): Well, I was doing a lot of walking that day... Oh yes, that's right - a few of us were studying that funny looking relic in the centre of the campus. Maybe I lost my lucky mascot around there, perhaps in a bush?
Player: Leave it to me, I'll find it.
Katarina (student): Oh, great! Thanks!

Search bush

Wrong bush

You search the bush but find nothing of interest.

Correct bush

Without one free backpack space

You don't have enough space in your inventory to do that.

Without Teddy in the backpack

You search the bush...
Player receives Teddy (The Dig Site).
Player: Hey, something has been dropped here...
You find something.

With Teddy in the backpack

You find nothing of interest.

Talking to Katarina

Without the teddy

Player: Hello there. How's the study going?
Katarina (student): Very well thanks. Have you found my lucky mascot yet?
Player: No sorry, not yet.
Katarina (student): I'm sure it's just outside the site somewhere...

With the teddy

Player: Hello there.
Player has teddy removed from them.
Player: Guess what I found.
Katarina (student): Hey! My lucky mascot! Thanks ever so much. Let me help you with those questions now.
Katarina (student): The proper health and safety points are: Proper tools must be used.
Player: Great, thanks for your advice.

After returning the teddy

Player: Hello there.
Katarina (student): How's it going?
Player: I am stuck on some more exam questions.
Katarina (student): Okay, I'll tell you my latest notes...
Katarina (student): The proper health and safety points are: Proper tools must be used.
Player: Great, thanks for your advice.

Talking to Examiner

Player: Hello.
Examiner: Hello again. Are you ready for another shot at the exam?
Select an Option
- Yes, I certainly am.
  - Player: Yes, I certainly am.
  - (Without two free backpack spaces:)
    - Examiner: You'll need at least two spaces free in your inventory before taking this exam, else you can not be rewarded if you pass!
  - (With two free backpack spaces:)
    - (Continues below.)
- No, not at the moment.
  - Player: No, not at the moment.
  - Examiner: Okay, take your time if you wish.
Examiner: Okay, we will start with the first exam: Earth Sciences level 1 - Beginner.
Examiner: Question 1 - Earth Sciences overview. Can you tell me what Earth Sciences is?
Select an Option
- (Before the player returns the animal skull to Eduardo:) The study of gardening, planting and fruiting vegetation.
  - Player: The study of gardening, planting and fruiting vegetation.
  - (Continues below.)
- (After the player returns the animal skull to Eduardo:) The study of the earth, its contents and history.
  - Player: The study of the earth, its contents and history.
  - (Continues below.)
- The study of planets and the history of worlds.
  - Player: The study of planets and the history of worlds.
  - (Continues below.)
- The combination of archaeology and vegetarianism.
  - Player: The combination of archaeology and vegetarianism.
  - (Continues below.)
Examiner: Okay, next question...
Examiner: Earth Sciences level 1, question 2 - Eligibility. Can you tell me which people are allowed to use this site?
Select an Option
- (Before the player returns the special cup to Dorian:) Magic users, miners and their escorts.
  - Player: Magic users, miners and their escorts.
  - (Continues below.)
- Professors, students and workmen only.
  - Player: Professors, students and workmen only.
  - (Continues below.)
- Local residents, contractors and small pink fish.
  - Player: Local residents, contractors and small pink fish.
  - (Continues below.)
- (After the player returns the special cup to Dorian:) All that have passed the appropriate Earth Sciences exam.
  - Player: All that have passed the appropriate Earth Sciences exam.
  - (Continues below.)
Examiner: Okay, next question... Earth Sciences level 1, question 3 - Health and safety. Can you tell me the proper safety points when working on a dig site?
Select an Option
- (Before the player returns Teddy to Katarina:) Heat-resistant clothing to be worn at all times.
  - Player: Heat-resistant clothing to be worn at all times.
  - (Continues below.)
- Rubber chickens to be worn on the head at all times.
  - Player: Rubber chickens to be worn on the head at all times.
  - (Continues below.)
- (After the player returns Teddy to Katarina:) Proper tools must be used.
  - Player: Proper tools must be used.
  - (Continues below.)
- Protective clothing to be worn; tools kept away from site.
  - Player: Protective clothing to be worn; tools kept away from site.
  - (Continues below.)
Examiner: Okay, that covers the level 1 Earth Sciences exam.
Examiner: Let's see how you did...
(If the player didn't answer any question correctly:)
- Examiner: Deary me! This is appalling, none correct at all! I suggest you go and study properly.
- Player: Oh dear...
- Examiner: Why don't you use the resources here? There are the researchers, and you could even ask other students who are also studying for these exams.
(If the player only answered one question correctly:)
- Examiner: You got one question correct. Better luck next time.
- Player: Oh bother!
- Examiner: Do some more research. I'm sure other students could help you out.
(If the player only answered two questions correctly:)
- Examiner: You got two questions correct. Not bad, just a little more revision needed.
- Player: Oh well...
(If the player answered all questions correctly:)
- Player receives trowel and level 1 certificate.
- Examiner: You got all the questions correct. Well done!
- Player: Hey! Excellent!
- Examiner: You have now passed the Earth Sciences level 1 general exam. Here is your certificate to prove it. You also get a decent trowel to dig with. Of course, you'll want to get studying for your next exam now!
- (Level 1 certificate interface opens.)

Look at level 1 certificate

The following text is transcluded from Transcript:Level 1 certificate.

Certificate of Qualification

Earth Sciences Level 1

This is to certify that

[Player]

has passed the Level 1

Earth Sciences exam

Attempting Exam 2

Talking to Seth Minas (site manager)

What would you like to talk about?
- The Dig Site quest.
  - Seth Minas (site manager): Hello there.
  - Player: Look what I have been awarded.
  - Player has level 1 certificate removed from them.
  - Seth Minas (Site Manager): That's great, well done. I'll take that for safekeeping, come and tell me when you are the next level.
  - (Before the Archaeology tutorial:)
    - Seth Minas (site manager): Oh, my! You'd be a perfect new recruit for the Archaeology Guild. You should go and talk to Acting Guildmaster Reiniger!
  - (After the Archaeology tutorial:)
    - Seth Minas (Site Manager): Ah, hello there, fellow archaeologist. I hope you are faring well.
- (Non-quest dialogue) Archaeology.

Consulting with the students

Talking to Eduardo

Player: Hello there.
Eduardo (student): How's it going?
Player: I need more help with the exam.
Eduardo (student): Well, okay, this is what I have learned since I last spoke to you...
Eduardo (student): Correct rock pick usage: Always handle with care; strike the rock cleanly on its cleaving point.
Player: Okay, I'll remember that.

Talking to Katarina

Player: Hello there.
Katarina (student): How's it going?
Player: I am stuck on some more exam questions.
Katarina (student): Okay, I'll tell you my latest notes...
Katarina (student): Finds handling: Finds must be carefully handled.
Player: Great, thanks for your advice.

Talking to Dorian

Player: Hello there.
Dorian (student): How's it going?
Player: There are more exam questions I'm stuck on.
Dorian (student): Hey, I'll tell you what I've learned. That may help.
Dorian (student): Correct sample transportation: Samples taken in rough form; kept only in sealed containers.
Player: Thanks for the information.

Talking to Researcher

Player: Hello!
Researcher: Oh, hello there. Congratulations on passing your first exam, I saw your performance, well done. Are you going to go for the next level?
Player: Of course! I should probably talk to those students again, they were very helpful.
Researcher: Glad to hear it!
Select an option
- Can you tell me more about the tools an archaeologist uses?
  - Researcher:Of course! Let's see now...
  - Researcher:Trowels are vital for fine digging work, so you can be careful to not damage or disturb any artefacts.
  - Researcher:Rock picks are for splitting rocks or scraping away soil.
  - Player:What about specimen jars and brushes?
  - Researcher:Those are essential for carefully cleaning and storing smaller samples.
  - Researcher:Well, we've come into a bit more funding of late, so there should be a stock of each of them in the Exam Centre's tools cupboard.
  - Researcher:We also hand out relevant tools as students complete each level of their Earth Sciences exams.
  - Player:Anything else?
  - Researcher:If you need something identified or are not sure about something, give it to Terry. He's the archaeological expert in the next room.
  - Player:Ah, okay, thanks.
- Thank you!
  - Player: Thank you!

Talking to Examiner

Player: Hello.
Examiner: Hi there!
Select an Option
- I am ready for the next exam.
  - Player: I am ready for the next exam.
  - (Without two free backpack space:)
    - Examiner: You'll need at least two spaces free in your inventory before taking this exam, else you can not be rewarded if you pass!
  - Examiner: Okay, this is the next part of the Earth Sciences exam: Earth Sciences level 2 - Intermediate.
  - Examiner: Question 1 - Sample transportation. Can you tell me how we transport samples?
  - Select an Option
    - (Before talking to Dorian after passing the level 1 exam:) Samples cut and cleaned before transportation.
      - Player: Samples cut and cleaned before transportation.
      - (Continues below.)
    - Samples ground and suspended in an acid solution.
      - Player: Samples ground and suspended in an acid solution.
      - (Continues below.)
    - Samples to be given to the melon-collecting monkey.
      - Player: Samples to be given to the melon-collecting monkey.
      - (Continues below.)
    - (After talking to Dorian after passing the level 1 exam:) Samples taken in rough form; kept only in sealed containers.
      - Player: Samples taken in rough form; kept only in sealed containers.
      - (Continues below.)
  - Examiner: Okay, next question...
  - Examiner: Earth Sciences level 2, question 2 - Handling of finds. What is the proper way to handle finds?
  - Select an Option
    - (Before talking to Katarina after passing the level 1 exam:) Finds must not be handled by anyone.
      - Player: Finds must not be handled by anyone.
      - (Continues below.)
    - (After talking to Katarina after passing the level 1 exam:) Finds must be carefully handled.
      - Player: Finds must be carefully handled.
      - (Continues below.)
    - Finds to be given to the site workmen.
      - Player: Finds to be given to the site workmen.
      - (Continues below.)
    - Drop them on the floor and jump on them.
      - Player: Drop them on the floor and jump on them.
      - (Continues below.)
  - Examiner: Okay, next question...
  - Examiner: Earth Sciences level 2, question 3 - Rock pick usage. Can you tell me the proper use for a rock pick?
  - Select an Option
    - (Before talking to Eduardo after passing the level 1 exam:) Strike rock repeatedly until powdered
      - Player: Strike rock repeatedly until powdered.
      - (Continues below.)
    - Rock pick must be used flat and with strong force.
      - Player: Rock pick must be used flat and with strong force.
      - (Continues below.)
    - (After talking to Eduardo after passing the level 1 exam:) Always handle with care; strike cleanly on its cleaving point.
      - Player: Always handle with care; strike the rock cleanly on its cleaving point.
      - (Continues below.)
    - Rock picks are to be used to milk cows on a rainy morning.
      - Player: Rock picks are to be used to milk cows on a rainy morning.
      - (Continues below.)
  - Examiner: Okay, that covers the level 2 Earth Sciences exam.
  - Examiner: Let me add up your total...
  - (If the player didn't answer any question correctly:)
    - Examiner: No, no, no! This will not do. They are all wrong. Start again!
    - Player: Oh no!
    - Examiner: More studying for you my [boy/girl].
  - (If the player only answered one question correctly:)
    - Examiner: You got one question correct. At least it's a start.
    - Player: Oh well...
    - Examiner: Get out and explore the site, talk to people and learn!
  - (If the player only answered two questions correctly:)
    - Examiner: You got two questions correct. Not too bad, but you can do better...
    - Player: Nearly got it.
  - (If the player answered all questions correctly:)
    - Player receives rock pick and level 2 certificate.
    - Examiner: You got all the questions correct, well done!
    - Player: Great, I'm getting good at this.
    - Examiner: You have now passed the Earth Sciences level 2 intermediate exam. Here is your certificate. You also get a nice rock pick. Of course, you'll want to get studying for your next exam now!
    - (Level 2 certificate interface opens.)
- I am stuck on a question.
  - Player: I am stuck on a question.
  - Examiner: Well, well, have you not been doing any studies? I am not giving you the answers, talk to the other students and remember the answers.
- Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you.
  - Player: Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you.
  - Examiner: Oh, no problem at all.
- I have lost my trowel.
  - Player: I have lost my trowel.
  - (Without a trowel:)
    - Examiner: Deary me. That was a good one as well. It's a good job I have another. Here you go...
    - Player receives trowel.
  - (With a trowel:)
    - Examiner: Really? Look in your backpack and make sure first.

Look at level 2 certificate

The following text is transcluded from Transcript:Level 2 certificate.

Certificate of Qualification

Earth Sciences Level 2

This is to certify that

[Player]

has passed the Level 2

Earth Sciences exam

Attempting Exam 3

Talking to Seth Minas (site manager)

What would you like to talk about?
- The Dig Site quest.
  - Seth Minas (site manager): Hello there.
  - Player has level 2 certificate removed from them.
  - Seth Minas (Site Manager): Excellent work! I'll take that for safekeeping. Remember to come and see me when you have graduated.
  - (Before the Archaeology tutorial:)
    - Seth Minas (site manager): Oh, my! You'd be a perfect new recruit for the Archaeology Guild. You should go and talk to Acting Guildmaster Reiniger!
  - (After the Archaeology tutorial:)
    - Seth Minas (Site Manager): Ah, hello there, fellow archaeologist. I hope you are faring well.
- (Non-quest dialogue) Archaeology.

Consulting with the students

Talking to Eduardo

Player: Hello there.
Eduardo (student): How's it going?
Player: I need more help with the exam.
Eduardo (student): Well, okay, this is what I have learned since I last spoke to you...
Eduardo (student): Specimen brush use: Brush carefully and slowly using short strokes.
Player: Okay, I'll remember that. Thanks for all your help.

Talking to Katarina

Only on the first time

Player: Hello there.
Katarina (student): What, you want more help?
Player: Yes please!
Katarina (student): Well, it's going to cost you this time...
Player: Oh, well, how much?
Katarina (student): I'll tell you what I would like: a precious stone. I don't find many of them. My favourites are opals; they are beautiful.
Katarina (student): Just like me! Tee hee hee!
Player: Okay, I'll see what I can do, but I'm not sure where I'd get one.
Katarina (student): Well, I have seen people get them from panning occasionally.
Player: OK, I'll see what I can turn up for you.

Before giving her an opal

Player: Hello there.
Katarina (student): Oh, hi again. Did you bring me the opal?
(If the player does not have a cut or uncut opal:)
- Player: I haven't found one yet.
- Katarina (student): Oh, well, tell me when you do. Remember that they can be found around the site; perhaps try panning the river.
(If the player has a cut or uncut opal:)
- Player has uncut opal or opal removed from them.
- Player: Would an opal look like this by any chance?
- Katarina (student): Wow, great, you've found one. This will look beautiful set in my necklace. Thanks for that; now I'll tell you what I know...
- Katarina (student): Sample preparation: Samples cleaned, and carried only in specimen jars.
- Player: Great, thanks for your advice.

After giving her an opal

Player: Hello there.
Katarina (student): How's it going?
Player: I am stuck on some more exam questions.
Katarina (student): Okay, I'll tell you my latest notes...
Katarina (student): Sample preparation: Samples cleaned, and carried only in specimen jars.
Player: Great, thanks for your advice.

Talking to Dorian

Player: Hello there.
Dorian (student): How's it going?
Player: There are more exam questions I'm stuck on.
Dorian (student): Hey, I'll tell you what I've learned. That may help.
Dorian (student): The proper technique for handling bones is: Handle bones carefully and keep them away from other samples.
Player: Thanks for the information.

Talking to Researcher

Player: Hi there! I passed my second Earth Science exam.
Researcher: Well done! Are you planning on going for level 3?
Player: Yes! Someday I'll know as much as you! Now, where did I leave those students....
Researcher: Have fun and good luck!
Select an option
- Can you tell me more about the tools an archaeologist uses?
  - Researcher:Of course! Let's see now...
  - Researcher:Trowels are vital for fine digging work, so you can be careful to not damage or disturb any artefacts.
  - Researcher:Rock picks are for splitting rocks or scraping away soil.
  - Player:What about specimen jars and brushes?
  - Researcher:Those are essential for carefully cleaning and storing smaller samples.
  - Player:Where can I get any of these things?
  - Researcher:Well, we've come into a bit more funding of late, so there should be a stock of each of them in the Exam Centre's tools cupboard.
  - Researcher:We also hand out relevant tools as students complete each level of their Earth Sciences exams.
  - Player:Anything else?
  - Researcher:If you need something identified or are not sure about something, give it to Terry. He's the archaeological expert in the next room.
  - Player:Ah, okay, thanks.
- Thank you!
  - Player: Thank you!

Talking to Examiner

Player: Hello.
Examiner: Ah, hello again.
Select an Option
- I am ready for the last exam...
  - Player: I am ready for the last exam...
  - (Without three free backpack spaces:)
    - Examiner: You'll need three spaces free in your inventory before taking this exam, else you cannot be rewarded if you pass!
  - Examiner: Attention, this is the final part of the Earth Sciences exam: Earth Sciences level 3 - Advanced.
  - Examiner: Question 1 - Sample preparation. Can you tell me how we prepare samples?
  - Select an Option
    - (Before giving Katarina an opal after passing the level 2 exam:) Samples may be mixed together safely.
      - Player: Samples may be mixed together safely.
      - (Continues below.)
    - (After giving Katarina an opal after passing the level 2 exam:) Samples cleaned, and carried only in specimen jars.
      - Player: Samples cleaned, and carried only in specimen jars.
      - (Continues below.)
    - Sample types catalogued and carried by hand only.
      - Player: Sample types catalogued and carried by hand only.
      - (Continues below.)
    - Samples to be spread thickly with mashed banana.
      - Player: Samples to be spread thickly with mashed banana.
      - (Continues below.)
  - Examiner: Okay, next question...
  - Examiner: Earth Sciences level 3, question 2 - Specimen brush use. What is the proper way to use a specimen brush?
  - Select an Option
    - (Before talking to Eduardo after passing the level 2 exam) Brush quickly using a wet brush.
      - Player: Brush quickly using a wet brush.
      - (Continues below.)
    - (After talking to Eduardo after passing the level 2 exam) Brush carefully and slowly using short strokes.
      - Player: Brush carefully and slowly using short strokes.
      - (Continues below.)
    - Dipped in glue and stuck to a sheep's back.
      - Player: Dipped in glue and stuck to a sheep's back.
      - (Continues below.)
    - Brush quickly and with force.
      - Player: Brush quickly and with force.
      - (Continues below.)
  - Examiner: Okay, next question...
  - Examiner: Earth Sciences level 3, question 3 - Advanced techniques. Can you describe the technique for handling bones?
  - Select an Option
    - (Before talking to Dorian after passing the level 2 exam:) Bones must not be taken from the site.
      - Player: Bones must not be taken from the site.
      - (Continues below.)
    - Feed to hungry dogs.
      - Player: Feed to hungry dogs.
      - (Continues below.)
    - Bones to be ground and tested for mineral content.
      - Player: Bones to be ground and tested for mineral content.
      - (Continues below.)
    - (After talking to Dorian after passing the level 2 exam:) Handle bones very carefully and keep them away from other samples.
      - Player: Handle bones very carefully and keep them away from other samples.
      - (Continues below.)
  - Examiner: Okay, that concludes the level 3 Earth Sciences exam.
  - Examiner: Let me add up the results...
  - (If the player didn't answer any question correctly:)
    - Examiner: I cannot believe this! Absolutely none right at all. I doubt you did any research before you took this exam...
    - Player: Ah... Yes... Erm.... I think I had better go and revise first!
  - (If the player only answered one question correctly:)
    - Examiner: You got one question correct. Try harder!
    - Player: Oh bother!
  - (If the player only answered two questions correctly:)
    - Examiner: You got two questions correct. A little more study and you will pass it.
    - Player: I'm nearly there...
  - (If the player answered all questions correctly:)
    - Player receives specimen jar and specimen brush (if the player does not have these already) and level 3 certificate.
    - Examiner: You got all the questions correct, well done!
    - Player: Hooray!
    - Examiner: Congratulations! You have now passed the Earth Sciences level 3 exam. Here is your level 3 certificate and a specimen jar and brush.
    - Player: I can dig wherever I want now!
    - Examiner: Perhaps you should use your newfound skills to find an artefact on the site that will impress Terry, our archaeological expert.
    - (Level 3 certificate interface opens.)
- I am stuck on a question.
  - (Same as above.)
- Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you.
  - (Same as above.)
- I have lost my trowel.
  - (Same as above.)

Look at level 3 certificate

The following text is transcluded from Transcript:Level 3 certificate.

Certificate of Qualification

Earth Sciences Level 3

This is to certify that

[Player]

has passed the Level 3

Earth Sciences exam

Talking to Eduardo after finishing the exams

Player:Hello there.
Eduardo (student): Thanks for your help; I'll pass these exams yet! See you later.

Talking to Katarina after finishing the exams

Katarina (student): Hi again. Thanks for the lovely gemstone!

Talking to Dorian after finishing the exams

Player:Hello there.
Eduardo (student): Thanks a lot for finding my special cup. See you again.

Finding an ancient talisman

Talking to Examiner

Examiner: Well, what are you doing here? Get digging!
(Without a trowel:)
- Player: I have lost my trowel.
- (Without space in backpack:)
  - Player: I don't enough space in my inventory to get another.
- (With space in backpack:)
  - Examiner: Deary me. That was a good one as well. It's a good job I have another. Here you go...
  - Player receives trowel.

Talking to Researcher

Player: I did it! Level 3 Earth Sciences!
Researcher: Bravo! Well done, indeed! What are your plans now?
Player: Well, I'm not really sure; I guess I should see what I can find around the site.
Researcher: I hear that the third level digs yield the best artefacts for display. Terry, the archaeological expert, has found many good things there that he's excited about.
(Continues above.)

Talking to Seth Minas (site manager)

What would you like to talk about?
- The Dig Site quest.
  - Seth Minas (site manager): Hello there.
  - Player: Look at this certificate, site manager!
  - Player has level 3 certificate removed from them.
  - Seth Minas (Site Manager): Well, well, a level three graduate! I'll keep your certificate safe for you. I feel I must reward you for your work.
  - Seth Minas (Site Manager): What would you prefer, something to eat or drink?
  - Select an Option
    - Something to eat, please.
      - Player: Something to eat, please.
      - Seth Minas (Site Manager): Very good! Come and eat this cake I baked!
      - Player receives chocolate cake.
    - Something to drink, please.
      - Player: Something to drink, please.
      - Seth Minas (Site Manager): Certainly, have this... It's a new recipe from the gnome kingdom. You'll like it, I'm sure!
      - Player receives Fruit Blast.
      - Player:A cocktail? Cheers!
- (Non-quest dialogue) Archaeology.

Talking to Seth Minas (site manager) again

What would you like to talk about?
- The Dig Site quest.
  - Seth Minas (site manager): Hello there.
  - (Before the Archaeology tutorial:)
    - Seth Minas (site manager): Oh, my! You'd be a perfect new recruit for the Archaeology Guild. You should go and talk to Acting Guildmaster Reiniger!
  - (After the Archaeology tutorial:)
    - Seth Minas (Site Manager): Ah, hello there, fellow archaeologist. I hope you are faring well.
- (Non-quest dialogue) Archaeology.

Dig level 3 grid

You dig through the earth...
Player receives ancient talisman.
You find a strange talisman.
You carefully clean your find with the specimen brush.

Digging at the Site

Player: Hello!
Dig Site winch operator: Why hello there! What can I do you for?
Player: Can I dig around here?
Dig Site winch operator: You can only use a site you have the appropriate exam level for.
Player: I am already skilled in digging.
Dig Site winch operator: Really? What qualifications do you have?
Player: I have passed all three Earth Sciences exams!
Dig Site winch operator: Well done! That means you can dig anywhere on this site, but you'll need to impress the examiner to use the winches.
Player: Ok!

Talking to Terry Balando

Before showing him the ancient talisman

Player: Take a look at this talisman.
Terry Balando: Unusual... This object doesn't appear right...
Terry Balando: Hmmm...
Terry Balando: I wonder... Let me check my guide... Could it be? Surely not!
Terry Balando: From the markings on it, it seems to be a ceremonial ornament to a god named...
Terry Balando: Zaros? I haven't heard much about him before. This is a great discovery; we know very little of the ancient gods that people worshipped.
Terry Balando: There is some strange writing embossed upon it. It says: 'Zaros will return and wreak his vengeance upon Zamorak the betrayer.'
Terry Balando: I wonder what it means by that. Some silly superstition, probably.
Terry Balando: Still, I wonder what this is doing around here. I'll tell you what - seeing how you were the one to find this, I'll allow you to use the private dig shafts.
Terry Balando: You obviously have a keen eye. Take this letter and give it to one of the winch operators at the north end of the dig, and they will allow you to use them.
Player has ancient talisman removed from them. Player receives invitation letter.
The expert hands you a letter.

After showing him the ancient talisman

Player: Hello. Who are you?
Terry Balando: Good day to you. My name is Terry Balando, I am an expert archaeologist.
Terry Balando: I am employed by Varrock Museum to oversee all finds at this site. Anything you find must be reported to me.
Player: Oh, okay. If I find anything of interest I will bring it here.
Terry Balando: Can I help you at all?
Select an Option
- I have something I need checking out.
  - (Same as above.)
- No thanks.
  - (Same as above.)
- Can you tell me anything about the site?
  - (Same as above.)
- I lost the letter you gave me.
  - Player: I lost the letter you gave me.
  - (Without invitation letter:)
    - (Without one free backpack space:)
      - Terry Balando: You don't even have room for another in your backpack!
    - (With one free backpack space:)
      - Player receives invitation letter.
      - Terry Balando: I can't believe it! I go to all the effort of writing you a letter of recommendation and you lose it! Here, I'll write another... Don't lose it again!
  - (With invitation letter:)
    - Terry Balando: No you haven't! You have one in your backpack!
- Can you tell me more about the tools an archaeologist uses?
  - (Same as above.)

After getting permission to operate the winch

Terry Balando:Oh, hello. I hope you're getting on well in the dig shafts.
Terry Balando: Can I help you at all?
Select an Option
- I have something I need checking out.
  - (Same as above.)
- No thanks.
  - (Same as above.)
- Can you tell me anything about the site?
  - (Same as above.)
- I lost the letter you gave me.
  - Player: I lost the letter you gave me.
  - (Without invitation letter:)
    - (Without one free backpack space:)
      - Terry Balando: You don't even have room for another in your backpack!
    - (With one free backpack space:)
      - Player receives invitation letter.
      - Terry Balando: I can't believe it! I go to all the effort of writing you a letter of recommendation and you lose it! Here, I'll write another... Don't lose it again!
  - (With invitation letter:)
    - Terry Balando: No you haven't! You have one in your backpack!
- Can you tell me more about the tools an archaeologist uses?
  - (Same as above.)

Read invitation letter

Player: It says, 'I give permission for the bearer...to use the mine shafts on site. Signed Terrance Balando, Archaeological Expert, City of Varrock.'

Permission To Use the Shafts

Only on the first time

Player: Hello there.
Digsite Workman: Good day; what can I do for you?
Player: Here, have a look at this...
Digsite Workman: I give permission... blah de blah... etc. Okay, that's all in order; you may use the mineshaft now. I'll hang onto this scroll, shall I?

Afterwards

Player: Oh, wait, I already showed you my permission letter, didn't I?

Using a rope on the winch before handing in the invitation letter

Player: Err... I have no idea why I am doing this!

Operate winch

Without an invitation letter

Dig Site winch operator: Sorry, this area is private. The only way you'll get to use these is by impressing Terry, the archaeological expert over at the Exam Centre.
Dig Site winch operator: Find something worthwhile and he might let you use the winches. Until then, get lost!

With the invitation letter

Player has invitation letter removed from them.
Player: Here, look, I have this letter of permission to use the winches!
The winch operator nods in recognition. You are now free to use the winches.

Without a rope, after handing in the invitation letter

Player: Hey, I think I could fit down here. I need something to help me get all the way down.

With a rope, after handing in the invitation letter

Player has rope removed from them.
You tie the rope to the bucket...

After tying a rope to the winch

You try to climb down the rope...
You lower yourself into the shaft...
You find yourself in a cavern.
You have unlocked a new music track: Venture2.

Exploring the shafts

Searching the brick at first

Player: Hmm, there's a room past these bricks. If I could move them out of the way then I could find out what's inside.
Player: Maybe there's someone else working in these underground areas here who can help...
(The following is shown in an interface titled 'CHOOSE A TOOL':)
- What would you like to use on the brick?
  - [Pickaxe]
    - (Same as below.)
  - Rock pick
    - (Same as below.)
  - Tinderbox
    - (Same as below.)

Talking to Dorian

Dorian (Student): Hey, it's the great explorer! Thanks a lot for the help earlier!

Talking to Eduardo

Eduardo (Student): Oh, hi again. News of your find has spread fast. You are quite famous around here now.

Talking to Katarina

Katarina (Student): Hi there! Thanks again. Hey, maybe I'll be asking you for help next time. It seems you are something of an expert now!

Talking to Researcher

Researcher: I hear you've been given access to the private mining shafts. You're very lucky.
Player: I managed to find something...interesting.
Researcher: Oh? What was that?
Player: A talisman. Linked to Zaros, so Terry says.
Researcher: Wow! That's a serious find! Good luck in the lower digs.
Select an Option
- Can you tell me more about the tools an archaeologist uses?
  - Player:Can you tell me more about the tools an archaeologist uses?
  - Researcher:Of course! Let's see now...
  - Researcher:Trowels are vital for fine digging work, so you can be careful to not damage or disturb any artefacts.
  - Researcher:Rock picks are for splitting rocks or scraping away soil.
  - Player:What about specimen jars and brushes?
  - Researcher:Those are essential for carefully cleaning and storing smaller samples.
  - Player:Where can I get any of these things?
  - Researcher:Well, we've come into a bit more funding of late, so there should be a stock of each of them in the Exam Centre's tools cupboard.
  - Researcher:We also hand out relevant tools as students complete each level of their Earth Sciences exams.
  - Player:Anything else?
  - Researcher:If you need something identified or are not sure about something, give it to Terry. He's the archaeological expert in the next room.
  - Player:Ah, okay, thanks.
- Thank you!
  - Player: Thank you!

Talking to Doug Deeping

Player: Hello.
Doug Deeping: Well, well... I have a visitor. What are you doing here?
Select an Option
- I have been invited to research here.
  - Player: I have been invited to research here.
  - Doug Deeping: Indeed, you must be someone special to be allowed down here.
  - Select an Option
    - Do you know where to find a specimen jar?
      - Player: Do you know where to find a specimen jar?
      - Doug Deeping: Hmmm, let me think... Nope, can't help you there, I'm afraid. Try asking at the Exam Centre.
    - I have things to do...
      - Player: I have things to do...
      - Doug Deeping: Of course, don't let me keep you.
- I'm not really sure.
  - Player: I'm not really sure.
  - Doug Deeping: A miner without a clue - how funny!
- I'm here to get rich, rich, rich!
  - Player: I'm here to get rich, rich, rich!
  - Doug Deeping: Oh, well, don't forget that wealth and riches aren't everything.
- How could I move a large pile of rocks?
  - Player: How do you move a large pile of rocks?
  - Doug Deeping: There used to be this chap that worked in the other shaft. He was working on an explosive chemical mixture to be used for clearing blocked areas underground.
  - Doug Deeping: He left in a hurry one day. Apparently, something in the shaft scared him to death, but he didn't say what.
  - Player: Oh?
  - Doug Deeping: Rumour has it he'd been writing a book on his chemical mixture. I'm not sure what was in it, but he left in such a hurry, he probably left something behind in the other dig shaft.
  - Doug Deeping: In fact, I still have a chest key he gave me to look after - perhaps it's more useful to you.
  - (Without one free backpack space:)
    - Player: Ah, I guess I should make some space in my inventory.
  - (With one free backpack space:)
    - (If the player doesn't have the chest key:)
      - Player receives chest key (The Dig Site).
      - Doug hands you a key.
    - (If the player has the chest key:)
      - Player: It's okay, I already have one.

Pickpocketing Doug

Doug Deeping: Hey! Trying to steal from me, are you? What do you think I am, stupid or something?!
Player: Err... Sorry.

Reading the book on chemicals

The following text is transcluded from Transcript:Book on chemicals.

Volatile Chemicals: Experimental Test Notes.

In order to ease the mining process, my colleagues and I decided we needed something stronger than picks to delve under the surface of the site. As I already had an intermediate knowledge of Herblore, I experimented with certain chemicals and invented a compound of tremendous power that, if subjected to a spark, would literally explode. We used vials of this compound with great effect, as it enabled us to reach further than ever before.

Here is what I have left of the compound's recipe:

1 measure of ammonium nitrate powder;
1 measure of nitroglycerine; 1 measure of ground charcoal;
1 measure of ?

Unfortunately the last ingredient was not noted down, but we understand that a certain root grows around these parts that was used to very good effect...

Making a bomb

Open chest

Without the chest key

The chest is locked.

With the chest key

You use the key in the chest.
Player has chest key (The Dig Site) removed from them.
The chest opens.

Search chest

Player receives ammonium nitrate.
You find some ammonium nitrate inside.

Barrel

Open

Player: The lid is shut tight; I'll have to find something to lever it off.
(The following is shown in an interface titled 'CHOOSE A TOOL':)
- Which tool would you like to use?
  - Hammer
    - Player: The hammer just bounced off the wood.
  - Knife
    - Player: Looks like the knife is too bendy; it might snap!
  - Chisel
    - Player: The chisel is too small; it might break!
  - Broken staff
    - Player: The staff is too thick to fit in the gap.
  - Spade
    - Player: The spade is far too big to fit.
  - Trowel
    - Player: Great! It's opened it.
    - The barrel opens.
  - Rock pick
    - Player: The rock pick is too fat to fit in the gap.

Search

Player: I'll need a container to collect some. It looks and smells rather dangerous, so it'll need to be something small and capable of containing dangerous chemicals.
(The following is shown in an interface titled 'CHOOSE A TOOL':)
- Which tool would you like to use?
  - Specimen jar
    - Player: Perhaps not; it might contaminate the samples.
  - Jug
    - Player: I had better not; someone might want to drink from this!
  - Bowl
    - Player: If I did that, then it might burn its way through. I think something made of glass would be better!
  - Bucket
    - Player: If I did that, then it might burn its way through. I think something made of glass would be better!
  - Empty pot
    - Player: If I did that, then it might burn its way through. I think something made of glass would be better!
  - Vial
    - Player has vial removed from them. Player receives nitroglycerine.
    - You fill the vial with nitroglycerine.
    - Player: I'm not sure what this stuff is. I had better be VERY careful with it; I had better not drop it either...
    - You put the lid back on the barrel just in case it's dangerous.
    - The barrel is closed.
  - Panning tray
    - Player: Not the best idea I've had; it's likely to spill everywhere in that!

Search sack of charcoal

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Search option

(Without free backpack space:)
- Player: There's something in here, but I don't have room to take it.
(With free backpack space:)
- Player receives charcoal.
- You find some charcoal in the sack.

Creating the chemical compound

Using ammonium nitrate on nitroglycerine

Player has ammonium nitrate and nitroglycerine removed from them. Player receives mixed chemicals (step 1).
You mix the nitrate powder into the liquid.
It has produced a foul mixture.

Grinding the charcoal

Player has charcoal removed from them. Player receives ground charcoal.
You grind the charcoal to a powder.

Use charcoal instead of ground charcoal

Player: The charcoal is too bulky to fit in the vial; maybe I should crush it first.

Use ground charcoal on mixed chemicals (step 1)

Player has ground charcoal and mixed chemicals (step 1) removed from them. Player receives mixed chemicals (step 2).
You mix the charcoal into the liquid.
It has produced an even fouler mixture.

Using an arcenia root on mixed chemicals (step 2)

You mix the root into the mixture.
You produce a potentially explosive compound.
Player: Excellent! This looks just right!
Player has arcenia root and mixed chemicals (step 2) removed from them. Player receives chemical compound.

Using liquids on Terry Balando

Using nitroglycerine on Terry

Player: Can you tell me any more about this?
Terry Balando: Nitroglycerine! This is a dangerous substance. This is normally mixed with other chemicals to produce a potent compound.
Terry Balando: Be sure not to drop it! That stuff is highly volatile...

Using mixed chemicals (step 1) on Terry

Player: Hey, look at this.
Terry Balando: Hmm, that looks dangerous. Handle it carefully and don't drop it!

Using mixed chemicals (step 2) on Terry

Player: See what I have done with the compound now?
Terry Balando: Seriously, I think you have a death wish! What are you going to do with that stuff?
Player: I'll find a use for it!

Using the chemical compound on Terry

Player: What do you think about this?
Terry Balando: What have you concocted now? Just be careful when playing with chemicals!

Drop chemicals

Nitroglycerine

You were injured by the burning liquid.
Player: Ow! The nitroglycerine exploded!

Mixed chemicals (step 1)

You were quite badly injured by the burning liquid.
Player: Ow! The chemicals exploded!

Mixed chemicals (step 2)

You were quite badly injured by the burning mixture.
Player: Ow! The mixture exploded!

Chemical compound

You were very badly injured by the burning liquid.
Player: Ow! That really hurt!

Search brick

Before using the chemical compound on it

Player: Hmm, there's a room past these bricks. If I could move them out of the way then I could find out what's inside.
Player: Maybe there's someone else working in these underground areas here who can help...
(The following is shown in an interface titled 'CHOOSE A TOOL':)
- What would you like to use on the brick?
  - Mixed chemicals
    - Player: I am not sure this mixture is ready to be used yet.
  - Mixed chemicals
    - Player: I am not sure this mixture is ready to be used yet.
  - [Pickaxe]
    - Player: That was a good idea, but these blocks are huge. I'm going to need something much more powerful to shift these...
  - Rock pick
    - Player: That would be like cutting the lawn with nail scissors! It would take a year to chip away these rocks!
  - Chemical compound
    - Player has chemical compound removed from them. Player receives vial.
    - You pour the compound over the bricks...
    - Player: Okay, the mixture is all over the bricks. I need some way to ignite this compound.
  - Tinderbox
    - Player: Now, what am I trying to achieve here?

After using the chemical compound on it

Player: The brick is covered with the chemical compound I made.
(The following is shown in an interface titled 'CHOOSE A TOOL':)
- What would you like to use on the brick?
  - Mixed chemicals
    - (Same as above.)
  - Mixed chemicals
    - (Same as above.)
  - [Pickaxe]
    - (Same as above.)
  - Rock pick
    - (Same as above.)
  - Chemical compound
    - (Same as above.)
  - Tinderbox
    - You strike the tinderbox...
    - Fizz...
    - Player: Whoa! This is going to blow! I'd better run!
    - The player runs away. The sound of an explosion plays. The screen turns black briefly, the passage to the main area has been cleared.
  - Player: Wow, that was a big explosion! What's that noise I can hear? Sounds like bones moving or something...

Take stone tablet

Without one free backpack space

I don't have space for that in my inventory.

With one free backpack space

You pick the stone tablet up.
Player receives stone tablet (The Dig Site).

Read stone tablet

Player: It says: 'Tremble, mortals, for Zaros shall return.'

Talking to Terry Balando

Player: I found this in a hidden cavern beneath the site.
Terry Balando: Incredible!
Player: There is an altar down there. The place is crawling with skeletons!
Terry Balando: Yuck!
Terry Balando: This is an amazing discovery! All this while we were convinced that no other race had lived here.
Terry Balando: It seems the followers of Saradomin have tried to cover up the evidence of this Zaros altar. This whole city must have been built over it!
Terry Balando: Thanks for your help; your sharp eyes have spotted what many have missed. Here, take this gold as your reward.
(Without two free backpack spaces:)
- Player: I need to make space in my inventory first. I'll be back!
(With two free backpack spaces:)
- The expert gives you two gold bars as payment.
- Congratulations! Quest complete!
- Player receives 2 gold bars.
- Congratulations! You have completed: 'The Dig Site' - Complete this quest.

Post-quest dialogue

Terry Balando

If the player has not yet unlocked the abilities from the Codex Ultimatus and is missing the book

Terry Balando: Ooh! I almost forgot. One of the students discovered an ancient book. Seems right up your street!
(Without one free backpack space:)
- Terry Balando: Ah, but you don't have room for it. Talk to me again when you do.
(With one free backpack space:)
- Player receives Codex Ultimatus.
- Terry hands you an ancient codex.

If the player is not missing the book

Terry Balando: Hello again. I am now studying this mysterious altar and its inhabitants. The markings are strange...
Terry Balando: It refers to a god I have never heard of before named Zaros. It must be from some ancient superstition.
Terry Balando: That was a great find. Who knows what other secrets lie buried beneath the surface?

If the player has unlocked the abilities from the Codex Ultimatus and is missing the book

Replace your lost codex ultimatus?
- Yes.
  - Player receives Codex Ultimatus.
  - Terry hands you an ancient codex.
- No.
  - (Continues above.)

Examiner

Examiner: Hello there! My colleague tells me you helped to uncover a hidden altar to the god Zaros. A great scholar and archaeologist indeed! Good health and prosperity to you.
Player: Thanks!

Digsite Workman

Digsite Workman: Oh wow! You're the archaeologist who found that altar in the mines aren't you!
Player: Um, yes.
Digsite Workman: So glad to meet you! Well done!

Unlocking abilities from the Codex Ultimatus

Congratulations! You have completed: 'Ultimate Codex' - Claim and read the Codex Ultimatus.
As you read the codex, your mind fills with ancient combat techniques.
You may now make use of the Blood Tendrils (75 Attack), Smoke Tendrils (75 Magic) and Shadow Tendrils (75 Ranged) threshold abilities, as well as the Ice Asylum (91 Constitution) ultimate ability.
(Codex Ultimatus interface opens.)