Gothic 1 Remake is an action-adventure game that takes place in a fantasy world filled with several enemy types. You play as a nameless Hero in a world where the humans are at war with the Orcs. The mechanics in Gothic 1 Remake are a bit clumsy, and the game holds no hands during exploration and progression. You will find no quest markers or a compass to guide you to the next objective. Starting as a new player in Gothic 1 Remake can be overwhelming in the initial stages. Discover how to complete Chapter 1 in Gothic 1 Remake with this walkthrough guide.
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Chapter 1: Welcome to the Colony Walkthrough – Gothic 1 Remake
Beginning your journey as a nameless Hero in Gothic 1 Remake requires you to join one of the three camps in the Valley of Mines. There are three camps or factions available, requiring you to join the camp of your choice. However, joining any of the three camps will require you to complete the corresponding main quests. Within each main quest, you have to fulfill several side quests for the camps to gain their trust before you can join them. Purchase the Gothic 1 Remake Steam Key from LootBar for a great price.
NOTE: Joining any 1 camp during the first chapter terminates the admission for the other two camps, and concludes Chapter 1.
A Letter from the Fire Mages
A Letter from the Fire Mages is the initial quest of the game that begins after the opening cutscene. Speak with Diego to learn about the three camps, including Old, New, and Swamp. Exhaust all of the dialogue options and then follow Diego. While you are following Diego, it is best to look around the path. You can pick up some Wild Berries and Bug Meat along the main path. Continue ahead, and Diego will point out a mine that you can check for a Pickaxe weapon. Before heading inside the mine, go southwest of the mine to find a chest. Make sure to loot the chest to get the following items.
- 1x Lockpick
- 1x Torch
- 2x Beer
- 4x Arrow
- 11x Coins
Now, go to the mine and pick up the Pickaxe weapon. Exit the mine, and continue following Diego until you encounter Scavengers. As you still are pretty weak at this point, it is best to lure enemies to Diego, and he will defeat them. Go over to the cart to find ore nuggets after dealing with the enemies. Moreover, you can also pick up a Rusty Sword at the base of a tree. After looking around, continue following Diego, and he will lead you to the Old Camp.
Speak with the guards outside the camp and tell them that Diego is waiting inside for you. Otherwise, you will have to pay 10 ore nuggets to get inside. Head inside the camp, and go to the path on the west to reach the castle. Speak with Thorus and tell him that you want to work for Gomez.
NOTE: You have to progress in the “Admission to the Old Camp” quest to get inside the castle.
Once you are inside the castle, head to the central area to find Milten. Speak with Milten to deliver him the letter, and he will let you choose a reward from Torrez. Once done, the quest will conclude.
NOTE: Complete the “A Letter from the Fire Mages” before joining any camp or at the start of Chapter 2. Otherwise, the quest will terminate.
Admission to the Old Camp
The Admission to The Old Camp quest begins by speaking with Diego at the start of the game. Once you have made it to the Old Camp, speak with Thorus outside the Castle. Agree to help Thorus, and it will unlock the “Out of Sight” quest. Moreover, speak with Diego inside the Old Camp, and he will ask you help around the camp before he gives you the test to approve your entry to the castle. This initiates the “Casting Shadows” quest. Speak with Diego again to ask him about the people around the camp who can teach you skills.
Going around the camp and speaking with the NPCs, you can pursue the following quests.
- Whistler’s Sword
- A Ring for Fingers
- The Cult’s Recipe
- The Vanished Warder
- Arena Battle
You will have a total of 7 quests in total at the Old Camp. Complete any 6 quests and speak with Diego to initiate the Test of Faith. Complete the Test of Faith quest, and Diego will approve your entry to the castle. After that, you can speak with Gomez and join the camp, which will conclude Chapter 1.
Admission to New Camp
If you do not want to join the Old Camp, you can head to the New Camp. Complete the Out of Sight quest to reveal the location of the New Camp. Speak with Mordrag near the South Gate of Old Camp, and he will escort you to the New Camp. After reaching the New Camp, you have to do a bunch more quests before you can join the New Camp. The core path of joining the New Camp requires you to do as follows.
- Meet Lares by presenting Mordrag’s Ring to Roscoe.
- Earn Lares’s Trust, either by giving Mordrag’s Ring or List from the Old Mine. (The List from the Old Mine is obtained during the Test of Faith quest for Diego.)
- Complete A Piece of the Pie quest.
- Complete A Few Drops Too Much quest.
- Finish Up to His Neck quest.
- Finish the Raid quest.
At the end of the Raid quest, you will get to join the New Camp, which concludes Chapter 1.
Admission to Swamp Camp
If you want to join the Swamp Camp, it is best to complete the “The Cult’s Recipe” quest to reveal the location of the Swamp Camp. Once done, you can head to the Swamp Camp by yourself or find Baal Parvez near the market in Old Camp to escort you. After arriving at the Swamp Camp, speak with Lester to join the Brotherhood. Joining the Brotherhood requires impressing Cor Kalom, for which you have to gain the favor of the Gurus. There are five gurus, and you need to gain favors from at least four of them.
- Baal Namib
- Baal Orun
- Baal Cadar
- Baal Tyon
- Baal Tondral
In addition to earning favors, you must be at least Level 5. After fulfilling the requirements, speak with Cor Kalom to make the choice to join the Brotherhood. Upon joining the Swamp Camp, Chapter 1 concludes.
Conclusion
The journey through the Valley of Mines is challenging in Gothic 1 Remake and requires the player to make wise decisions. The game actually asks you to join a camp or faction. Although it sounds easy, it requires you to pursue numerous quests and a lot of traveling. The Old Camp is the easy and straightforward choice, but the other choices are available for the player. It is best to explore all the choices; not only do you earn experience, but you also get crucial rewards throughout the quests. Once you make up your mind to choose a camp, it concludes the first chapter of the game. Experience the classic and brutal RPG adventure by purchasing the Gothic 1 Remake Steam Key from LootBar.
