Quests in Gothic 1 Remake can often be challenging to complete, especially during the early stages of the game. Unlike many modern RPGs, the game provides very little hand-holding and rarely marks objectives on your map. Instead, players are expected to pay attention to dialogue, explore the world, and figure things out on their own.
One of the first quests you can pick up in the Old Camp is The Price of Magic. Shortly after entering the camp and walking through the marketplace, Torrez will initiate a conversation on his own. If you choose the option asking him to offer you magic, he will request a Blank Parchment and two Wolf Claws. The guide below explains where to find both items and how to complete the quest.
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How to Complete The Price of Magic Quest in Gothic 1 Remake
After Torrez asks you to bring him a Blank Parchment and two Wolf Claws, your first priority should be obtaining the Wolf Claws. Thankfully, these are the easier of the two quest items to acquire.
Leave the Old Camp through either of its gates and begin exploring the surrounding wilderness. Keep an eye out for creatures roaming the nearby paths and forests. If the creatures you encounter are anything other than wolves, you can safely ignore them for now.
Once you find a pack of wolves, defeat them and loot their bodies. You only need two Wolf Claws for the quest, so a couple of successful hunts should be enough. With the Wolf Claws secured, return to the Old Camp and turn your attention toward finding the Blank Parchment.
While exploring the marketplace, you may come across NPCs such as Fisk who can provide information about the item in exchange for Ore Nuggets. If you haven't already spoken to them, I would recommend ignoring these hints altogether.
The information is not necessary and only serves to drain valuable Ore Nuggets that are much better spent elsewhere during the opening hours of the game.
Fortunately, the location of the Blank Parchment is much simpler than the quest makes it seem. Head toward the entrance area of the Old Camp. From there, take the path leading to the right and continue until you find Graham, the camp's cartographer.
Most players will likely know Graham as the NPC who sells maps, which are highly recommended purchases if you're planning to spend a lot of time exploring the Colony.
In addition to maps, Graham also sells Parchment. A single sheet costs 15 Ore Nuggets, and since Torrez only requires one for the quest, there is no reason to purchase additional copies at this stage of the game.
Ore Nuggets can be difficult to come by early on, so it's best to save your currency for training, equipment, and other important purchases.
Once you have both the Blank Parchment and the two Wolf Claws, return to Torrez and hand over the required items. As a reward, Torrez will allow you to choose between two different runes.
The Healing Rune does exactly what its name suggests. It restores a significant amount of health, making it particularly useful for melee-focused characters who frequently find themselves taking damage in close combat. Having access to a reusable healing spell can reduce your reliance on consumables and make extended adventures much safer.
The Firebolt Rune, on the other hand, provides a ranged magical attack capable of dealing considerable damage. While healing is certainly valuable, there are already multiple ways to recover health through food, potions, and sleeping. Because of this, I personally found the Firebolt Rune to be the more useful choice.
The additional damage helps tremendously during the early game when your character is still weak and struggling against tougher enemies.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 73/100 Critics Rec: 46%
- Released
- June 5, 2026
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Alkimia Interactive
- Publisher(s)
- THQ Nordic
