Getting Started¶

New to Ghelmyon? Start here

Getting Started — Your First Steps in Ghelmyon

You've just arrived in the city of Ghelmyon. Here's what
you need to know to get started.

Essential Commands:
  look / l                   See where you are
  go <direction>             Move (e.g. go n, go sw)
  enter <place>              Enter a location exit
  attack/att <target>         Fight a creature
  "<name> <message>          Talk to an NPC
  /inventory / i             Check your belongings
  /stats / st                View your character stats
  /quest / q                 See active quests
  /map / m                   Show the city map
  /help or ?                 This help system
  rest                       Heal between fights

Your First 5 Minutes:
  1. Type 'look' to see your surroundings and exits
  2. Type 'enter market' to visit the Market Square
  3. Use 'go n/s/e/w' or 'enter <place>' to move
  4. Head to the sewers and 'attack rat' for combat
  5. Loot what you kill, sell at shops, get stronger

The tutorial quest (The Newcomer's Path) will guide you
through these basics automatically. Type /quest to check
your current objective.

Subtopics: ?beginner controls, ?beginner quests,
           ?beginner money, ?beginner next,
           ?beginner chains

Controls Quick Reference¶

All the basic controls

Controls Quick Reference

Movement:
  go <direction>             Move (go n, go sw)
  enter <place>              Enter a location exit
  walk to <place>            Auto-walk anywhere
  look / l                   See current location
  look <target>              Examine NPC or object
  peek <direction>           See exit without traveling

Combat:
  attack/att <target>        Start a fight
  flee / run                 Escape combat
  stance <name>              Change combat stance
  guard                      Defensive stance
  cast <spell>               Cast a spell

Social:
  "<name> <message>          Talk to an NPC
  greet/wave/nod <name>      Emote at someone
  flirt <name> [topic]        Flirt (topics: joke, romantic, tease...)
  hire <name>                Hire a mercenary
  beckon <name>              Ask NPC to follow you

Items:
  take/get <item>            Pick up an item
  drop <item>                Drop an item
  buy <item>                 Buy from a shop
  sell <item>                Sell to a shop
  equip <item>               Wear/wield gear
  eat/drink <item>           Consume food or drink

Info:
  /stats or st               Your stats
  /inventory or i            Your items
  /equipment or eq           Worn gear
  /quest or q                Active quests
  /skills                    Your skills
  /map or m                  City map
  /journal                   Event log
  /time                      Current time and day

Tips:
  - Chain commands with ;    enter market ; buy ale
  - Tab completes names, items, and locations
  - Most commands have short aliases (l, i, eq, st, m, q)
  - Avoid ;) in speech — ; is the command separator.
    Use (wink) or *winks* instead.

How Quests Work¶

Quest mechanics explained

How Quests Work

Finding quests:
  - Visit the Town Square notice board
  - Talk to NPCs — some offer work
  - Quest chains unlock as you build reputation

Quest types:
  visit     Go to a specific location
  kill      Defeat a type of creature
  find      Obtain a specific item
  deliver   Bring an item to an NPC

Completing quests:
  - Tutorial quests auto-complete when done
  - Regular quests: visit the turn-in NPC
  - Rewards: gold, reputation, sometimes items

Quest chains:
  - Multi-step story arcs with bonus rewards
  - Type /quest to see progress and objectives
  - Some chains require faction reputation to start

Commands:
  /quest or q                See active quests (numbered)
  /quest <#>                 View quest details by number
  /quest abandon <#>         Drop quest by number
  /quest available           Show board quests here
  /quest chains              View quest chain progress
  /quest capture             Extract quest from conversation
  /journal                   View quest history

Earning Gold¶

How to make money early on

Earning Gold Early On

You start with 50 gold. Here's how to earn more:

Tutorial rewards:
  - The Newcomer's Path chain gives 110 gold total
  - Just play normally and it completes itself

Combat loot:
  - Kill creatures, loot their drops
  - Sell pelts, claws, and materials at shops
  - Rats in the sewers are easy early targets

Work jobs:
  - Type 'work' at a tavern or workshop
  - Steady income, no combat required

Other income:
  - Forage in wilderness areas
  - Gambling at the arena (risky!)
  - Quests from the notice board
  - Crafting and selling finished goods

Tip: Don't spend all your gold at once.
Save enough for healing and basic supplies.

What to Do Next¶

After the tutorial

What to Do After the Tutorial

Once you finish The Newcomer's Path, the city
opens up. Here are some directions:

Combat path:
  - Clear the sewers of stronger creatures
  - Hire a mercenary at the tavern for backup
  - Train weapon skills at the Training Quarters
  - Explore dungeons for better loot

Social path:
  - Talk to NPCs, build relationships
  - Learn about the city's factions
  - Visit the Velvet Curtain for entertainment

Economy path:
  - Learn crafting recipes at workshops
  - Buy property and furnish a home
  - Work your way up the merchant guild

Exploration path:
  - Travel to other towns (Thornwood, Millhaven)
  - Discover hidden locations and secrets
  - Complete quest chains for faction reputation

Tip: Type /find to search for shops, trainers,
and services across the city.

Quest Chains¶

Multi-step linked quest sequences

Quest Chains

/quest chains        View available/active chains

Quest chains are multi-step story arcs. When
you complete one stage, the next auto-starts.
Chain completion awards bonus gold + faction rep.

Available Chains:
  The Newcomer's Path     5 stages, auto-start
  Sewer Scourge           3 stages (beginner)
  The Forest Road         3 stages (exploration)
  Guard's Honor           4 stages (guard rep 10+)
  Temple's Burden          3 stages (temple rep 5+)
  Shadow Business         3 stages (thieves rep 10+)
  Thornwood Mystery       3 stages (exploration)

Prerequisites:
  Some chains require faction reputation or
  completion of other chains before they
  become available. Build rep by completing
  quests, killing threats, and helping NPCs.

Tip: Use /quest chains to see which chains
you can start and track your progress.

Quest Hints¶

Spoiler-free guidance for active quests

Quest Hints

?quest hint          Show hints for all active quests
?hint                Same as above

Quest hints show your current objective, where
to go, and an optional gameplay tip — without
spoiling future stages.

Information shown:
  - Chain name and current stage
  - Location and town to visit
  - What you need to do
  - How to do it (when available)

Hints only show for active chain quests.
Pick up quests from NPCs or the notice board.

You can also ask the guide:
  /ask where do I go next?
  /ask what's my current objective?

Exploration Commands¶

Look, examine, search, explore — what's the difference?

Exploration Commands

Three commands, three purposes:

EXAMINE — Inspect a specific thing
  examine <npc>             Detailed look at an NPC
  examine <item>            Inspect an item's properties
  look at <thing>           Same as examine (alias)
  look / l                  See the whole room

SEARCH — Loot a body or scavenge
  search <npc>              Loot a knocked-out NPC's body
  loot <npc>                Same as search (alias)
  scavenge                  Rummage through garbage dumps

EXPLORE — Scout the area for discoveries
  explore                   Scout current area
  Discovers adjacent locations (fog of war)
  Perception check for hidden items
  Advances time by one phase

Quick reference:
  Want to look at something?    examine <thing>
  Want to loot a body?          search <name>
  Want to find new places?      explore

See also: ?navigation look, ?navigation explore