Secrets of the North Quest Guide
OSRS Secrets of the North walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Secrets of the North continues the Mahjarrat storyline and unlocks ancient essence mining and the Phantom Muspah. It needs Agility 69, Thieving 64 and Hunter 56.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Master |
| Length | Medium |
| Quest points | 2 |
| Series | Mahjarrat |
| Start point | Talk to the guard outside of the Carnillean Mansion in the south-western corner of East Ardougne. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Agility | 69 (not boostable) |
| Thieving | 64 (not boostable) |
| Hunter | 56 (not boostable) |
Quest Requirements
- Making Friends with My Arm
- The General's Shadow
- Devious Minds
- Hazeel Cult
Other Requirements
- Ability to defeat Evelot (148), an Assassin (262) and the Strange Creature (368)
Items Needed
- 100 coins
- Lockpick (Strange Old Lockpick does not work)
- Tinderbox (obtainable during the quest)
Recommended
- Combat level 85
- Antipoison or poison protection
- An Ardougne cloak and an icy basalt for travel
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
- Investigate the murder. Speak to the guard at the Carnillean Mansion, climb the stairs and speak to him again, then inspect the corpse and broken window.
- Track Evelot. Search the hidden room, then follow Evelot's trail from the Fight Arena Bar by inspecting barrels, boulders, bushes and a tree stump.
- Defeat Evelot. Approach Evelot to fight her. Her special attack disables protection prayers and drains prayer.
- Meet Hazeel. Enter the Hazeel Cult hideout via the Ardougne Sewers raft and talk to Alomone or Clivet, then Hazeel.
- Find the dusty scroll. At the Carnillean Mansion, talk to Claus the Chef, press the button, pick the lock on the chest and bring the scroll to Hazeel.
- Travel to Weiss. Talk to Big Fish and Snowflake in Weiss, then head into the southern cave and fight the Assassin.
- Solve the castle puzzles. Find the lever handle, open the gates with the codes BLOOD and 7402, light the braziers and assemble the ancient jewel.
- Fight the Strange Creature. Enter the crevice to battle the Strange Creature, then accept Hazeel's teleport and report to the Carnillean guard.
Rewards
- 2 Quest points
- 60,000 Agility experience
- 50,000 Thieving experience
- 40,000 Hunter experience
- Ability to mine ancient essence crystals in the Ghorrock Dungeon
- Access to the Phantom Muspah
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Secrets of the North FAQ
01What are the Secrets of the North requirements?
Agility 69, Thieving 64 and Hunter 56 (all not boostable), plus Making Friends with My Arm, The General's Shadow, Devious Minds and Hazeel Cult.
02Can I use a Strange Old Lockpick?
No, you must bring a regular lockpick for the puzzle in Secrets of the North.
03What does Secrets of the North unlock?
Ancient essence crystal mining in Ghorrock Dungeon and the Phantom Muspah boss.
04How hard is Secrets of the North?
It is a Master quest with a level 148 Evelot, a level 262 Assassin and a level 368 Strange Creature. Combat 85 and antipoison or poison protection are recommended.
05What are the Secrets of the North rewards?
2 Quest points, 60,000 Agility, 50,000 Thieving and 40,000 Hunter experience, ancient essence mining in Ghorrock Dungeon, and access to the Phantom Muspah.
06What is the Strange Creature in Secrets of the North?
It is a level 368 boss fought near the end of the quest. After completion, a stronger version of it becomes the Phantom Muspah boss.
07How long does Secrets of the North take?
It is a Medium Master quest, with the boss fights and the castle puzzle taking most of the time.
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