Search for Cain (Quest)

"It is clear that we are facing an Evil difficult to comprehend, let alone combat."

- Akara



Akara will grant you this quest upon completion of the Sisters' Burial Grounds. Akara informs the player of a Horadrim sage named Deckard Cain, whom she believes will be able to advise the Rogues on their present situation. Cain can be found in the town of Tristram; however, the journey is too far on foot, so the only feasible way to travel to Tristram is via the magical portal opened within the circle of Cairn Stones located somewhere in the Stony Field.

The only way to activate the Cairn Stones is to touch each stone in a specific order. The proper order can be found within the runes on the bark of the sacred Tree of Inifuss, which must be brought to Akara for translation.

Quest Walkthrough
The Tree of Inifuss is located in the Dark Wood, which in turn is accessible only through the Underground Passage in the Stony Field. The Tree of Inifuss is guarded by a Super Unique Brute known as Treehead Woodfist. Once the Scroll of Inifuss is obtained (by clicking on the tree), it must be examined by Akara in the Rogue Encampment.

After Akara has translated the runes, return to the Stony Field and locate the Cairn Stones. The stones are guarded by a Super Unique Carver named Rakanishu. Using the Scroll of Inifuss as a guide, touch each of the Cairn Stones in the correct order to open a portal directly to Tristram. Deckard Cain can be found near the well in the center of Tristram, guarded by several Champion monsters. It should also be noted that both Griswold and Wirt can be found here as well, however, neither are what they once used to be.

Following his rescue, Deckard Cain will offer to identify items at no charge. Akara will also reward you with a random ring (magic in Normal, rare in Nightmare and Hell).

If Deckard Cain is not rescued before continuing to Act II, it will be considered a failed quest until a new game has been made. In this case, Deckard Cain will be rescued by the Rogues, and charges a fee of 200 gold per identified item.

Cairn Stones
"These stones serve some magical purpose."

- Amazon

"These stones hold an ancient power."

- Assassin

"These magic stones are ancient."

"Hm. Such stones are common back home."

- Druid

"I sense many spirits about these stones."

- Necromancer

"Maybe Akara could dispel the mystery of these stones."

- Paladin

"These stones radiate powerful magic."

- Sorceress

Tree of Inifuss
"What a strange-looking tree."

- Amazon

"How has this tree escaped corruption?"

- Assassin

"This tree is one-of-a-kind."

"This dead tree teems with energy."

- Druid

"This tree shines with inner spirit."

- Necromancer

"This tree bristles with magic."

- Paladin

"This ancient tree has an aura of magic about it."

- Sorceress

Tristram Entry Dialogue
"It's as if a great war were fought here."

- Amazon

"Tristram, the first to fall to Diablo's wrath."

- Assassin

"The land here is dead and lifeless."

"Ah, yes, ruins - the fate of all cities."

- Druid

"All that's left of proud Tristram are ghosts and ashes."

- Necromancer

"What a tragic end to Tristram."

- Paladin

"Tristram was no match for Diablo's fury."

- Sorceress

Rescue Cain
"Deckard Cain! Go to the Rogue camp without delay!."

- Amazon

"Cain, go to the Rogue camp!"

- Assassin

"Deckard Cain, you've got to get out of here!"

"Deckard Cain! Leave this place!"

- Druid

"Deckard Cain, if you value your life, leave here immediately."

- Necromancer

"Deckard Cain, leave quickly!"

- Paladin

"Deckard Cain! Get to the Rogue camp!"

- Sorceress

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