Leave the ruins.

Guide to leaving the ruins in The Sinking City 2. Learn how to progress after the initial events and continue your investigation in Oakmont.

Alright, you've made it through the initial chaos and the first few steps in Oakmont. It's time to figure out how to move forward and leave the immediate area you're in. Think of this as your first real step into the city itself.

After you've dealt with the immediate events and spoken with the key characters like Johannes and Robert Throgmorton, you'll be tasked with investigating the disappearance of Albert Throgmorton. This will lead you to a house where things have clearly gone very wrong.

Make sure you explore thoroughly. You'll find Albert's will in a lifeboat, which is a good clue. When you get to the house, talk to Will Hammond. He's a bit shaken up, but he'll give you details about what happened with Albert, Barry, Paul, and Lewis. Pay attention to what he says about Lewis being an Innsmouther and the strange occurrences.

After gathering clues in the house – the bloody handprints, Paul's state, the locket, Lewis' family photo, and the knife – use your Mind's Eye and retrocognition. The visions will show you a fight, Lewis with a gun, and Albert heading towards the wardrobe. This sequence is crucial for understanding the events that transpired.

Once you've pieced together what happened in the house, you'll have a clearer picture of the situation. This understanding is what allows you to progress and officially 'leave the ruins' of this immediate area, opening up more of Oakmont for you to explore and investigate.