System Failure is the third Everdawn quest, following an investigation into the city's illness.
Unlocking
Complete Errand Boy and Under the Weather, then advance the Veilwood main story far enough for Scarlett to give you a letter. Bring its warning to Mirabel.
The letter records progress through the story; the physical book does not have to remain in the player's inventory after it is received.
Ingredient and activity guide
| Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|
| 30 Crying Obsidian | Stabilizing the remedy |
| Soul Speed III enchanted book | One genuine enchanted book with the requested enchantment |
| 1 Piglin Head | Research ingredient |
| 1 Nether Star | Research ingredient |
| 10 Wither Roses | Research ingredient |
| 64 Sugar, 5 Honeycomb, 5 Glow Berries | Improving the mixture |
| 25 hostile mob defeats | A combat trial |
| Dragon's Breath | Visit William and the Grand Arena |
| 10 further Dragon's Breath bottles | Treat the remaining sick residents |
Mirabel first prepares a remedy for Rowan. Further investigation involves an apartment and an unusual cave encounter. Later, she requests additional Dragon's Breath to help the remaining residents.
Rewards
Completing System Failure awards $5,000 and 250 QuestTokens.
Important progression note
Vance becomes available after the cave investigation has been reported to Mirabel. You do not have to finish the ten final resident treatments to start Quest 4.
Story
Story spoilers
Story spoilers
Mirabel's investigation connects the epidemic to a suspicious newcomer and finds signs of the same Hollow threat encountered elsewhere in Quest SMP. The cave scene adds a major new warning to the wider story.