Making History Quest Guide
OSRS Making History walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Making History is a short Intermediate quest that unlocks an enchanted key for treasure digs and master clue hot/cold steps. It needs Priest in Peril and The Restless Ghost.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 3 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to Jorral in the outpost north-west of West Ardougne. |
Requirements
Quest Requirements
Items Needed
- Spade
- Sapphire amulet (strung)
- Ghostspeak amulet or Morytania legs 2+
- A way into Port Phasmatys (Ghosts Ahoy, 2 ecto-tokens, or a charter ship)
Recommended
- Weight-reducing clothing and stamina or energy potions
- Fast travel to the Outpost, East Ardougne, Port Phasmatys, Castle Wars and Rellekka
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
- Start at the outpost. Talk to Jorral in the outpost north-west of West Ardougne.
- The journal. Talk to the Silver merchant in East Ardougne market, dig north of Castle Wars with your spade, and open the chest with the enchanted key for a journal.
- Port Phasmatys. Talk to Droalak outside the general store with your Ghostspeak amulet, give Melina a strung sapphire amulet in the building east of the store, then talk to Droalak for a scroll.
- Dron's questions. Talk to Dron north of the longhall and answer his questions correctly about his life, studies and family.
- Finish the quest. Take the scroll and journal to Jorral, talk to King Lathas in Ardougne Castle, then return to Jorral.
Rewards
- 3 Quest points
- 1,000 Crafting and 1,000 Prayer experience
- 750 coins
- Enchanted key for your own treasure digs
- Access to the outpost museum and master clue hot/cold steps
- 5 Kudos and an antique lamp worth 1,000 experience from Historian Minas
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Making History FAQ
01What are the requirements for Making History?
Priest in Peril and The Restless Ghost. There are no skill requirements.
02What is the enchanted key used for?
It lets you go on your own treasure digs until it disappears and is required for master clue hot/cold Treasure Trails.
03How do I enter Port Phasmatys for Making History?
Complete Ghosts Ahoy, pay 2 ecto-tokens, or arrive by charter ship.
04How long does Making History take?
It is an Intermediate, Short quest with no skill requirements, mostly travelling between the Outpost, Ardougne, Port Phasmatys and Rellekka.
05Is Making History worth doing?
It gives 3 Quest points, an enchanted key for treasure digs, master clue hot/cold steps and a 1,000 experience antique lamp, and is required for Song of the Elves.
06Do I need a Ghostspeak amulet for Making History?
Yes, you need a Ghostspeak amulet (or Morytania legs 2+) to talk to Droalak in Port Phasmatys, and you must bring a strung sapphire amulet for Melina.
07Is Making History hard for ironmen?
Not really; the only ironman consideration is that making your own sapphire amulet requires 24 Crafting. Otherwise just bring a spade and the amulet.
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