Hunting down lost treasures in the vast Norse realms provides players with excellent opportunities to upgrade their powerful gear. The Finder's Fee quest is a rewarding exploration objective that challenges your navigation skills around the changing waters of Midgard. Finding the hidden cache requires interpreting a secret map that points toward an isolated shoreline filled with dangerous enemies and valuable resources.
Locating the Initial Treasure Map Scroll
To begin this exploration journey, you must first navigate your boat toward the northern region of the Lake of Nine. Row into the narrow passages of the Forgotten Caverns and dock your vessel safely on the rocky shore. Look around the immediate area near a large stone door to discover a glowing scroll lying on the ground.
Interacting with this document will add the map directly to your permanent collection screen for closer inspection. The drawing illustrates a distinct geological formation surrounded by high stone walls and structural columns. Studying these visual hints carefully will help you identify the exact location of the buried hoard.
Navigating to the Hidden Burial Location
After acquiring the parchment, you must row away from the caverns and head toward the nearby ruins of Northri Stronghold. Enter the quiet waterway and prepare to navigate past heavy iron gates and old wooden structures. You will need to travel deep into the area until you reach a quiet dock located near a massive stone archway.
Step off the boat and prepare for a sudden combat encounter with nearby enemies patrolling the narrow platforms. Clear out the immediate threats using your axe throws and runic abilities to explore the upper scaffolding without distraction. Climb the tall wooden ladders to access a high vantage point overlooking the entire water channel below.
Uncovering the buried Cache and Rewards
Walk across the upper wooden planks toward a small patch of soft earth situated near the edge of the platform. A faint golden glow will appear on the ground once you stand directly over the correct burial spot. Interact with the patch of dirt to prompt Kratos to unearth the secret stash with his hands.
Digging up this container rewards you with rare materials that are essential for upgrading your mid-game armor pieces. You will also receive a significant amount of Hacksilver to spend at the dwarf blacksmith shops located across the realm. Collecting these materials early ensures your gear remains strong enough to handle tougher optional bosses later in the game.