Field Research

Field Research is a side case given by the doctor at the Hospital of St. Mary. He asks you to go to several locations and learn about wylebeasts. The quest is in two parts. It is recommended to do the second part of the case once you have bigger guns, like the shotgun.

Former Patient's Shop : Stygians
When you enter the shop, you are attacked by each breed of Stygian. They are not too dangerous, but hard to aim at because of their fast movements.

On a bloody bed behind the counter, you find the former patient's diary, explaining his nightmares and how they seemed more real every day. He ended up taking his life, as you discover when exploring the basement. Several more Stygians pop out of the ground, so be prepared.

Infected Man's House : Lethians
The house is located on a flooded street, meaning you have to access it with a boat. When entering, you have to fight against several Lethians shooting at you, both on the ground and upper floor, so be sure to have enough ammunition.

Searching for clues and using retrocognition, you learn what happened in the house. Lethians came out of the flooded basement and infected the family, who became Lethians themselves."'Bad dreems again. The thing under the floor keeps scratching. I told Mom, but she said it were rats. Dad told off John for playing with slimes near the hole. But it wasn't him ! I told Dad about the thing who lives in the basement and he punnished me too ! Tonight I saw the head looking from the hole and I cried. It comes at night and wants to do bad things to me and John ! Why don't Mom and Dad believe me ?""I was so tired from not sleeping that I coodn't watch the hole. And today I feel so bad. My belly hurts, my mouth tastes like slimes ! Mom and John say they feel bad too. Even now I hear it scratching...'"

Restaurant : Cocitians
You are attacked by Cocitians as you enter the Count Ugolino restaurant. You find an invitation on the counter, and learn that the place is run by Chef Arman Meyers, and is meant for the elite. If you make your way around the counter, you will find blood going down a shaft leading to the basement. As its door is locked, it's your way in.

After jumping in, you find a disturbing type of kitchen - the one serving human flesh. As you advance into the basement, you meet the chef - preparing his last meal. Be careful, he has a shotgun. You learn some more : he had been feeding the Cocitians, calling them his "patrons".

Closed shop : Acheronians
Be ready when you enter, as you will be attacked by a big beast. Either stay in front of the door for easy escape, or take advantage of the aisles. When the Acheronian is down (careful, as it explodes), it's time to investigate. You learn that a cult had been disposing of corpses in the basement of the shop, and that the bodies had merged together to form this abomination, with the help of a putrid slime.

Reporting to the doctor
As you report your findings, you fill your Bestiary with Westerbrook's Guide pages, containing the professor's assumptions and observations. You also get several rewards.