Straggler Search is a Regional quest for level 45 in Verteron for the Elyos. Sthen (Notos Legion), at Scarlet Forest Observation Site, Verteron, gives it and Argo takes it in. It has 6 steps. Rewards: 4,044,724 EXP, 5 item rewards.
Talk to Sthen at the Scarlet Forest Observation Site
Start and finish
From the quest's acquire and complete rules in the game's Quest table; where an NPC stands is its spawn point in the map's spawn list.
- Starts
- Sthen (Notos Legion)Scarlet Forest Observation Site, Verteron
- Requires
- Finish
Draupnir - Character level
- 10
- Finish
Argo (Notos Legion)Scarlet Forest, Verteron
Steps
The journal's lines and objectives, as the game writes them; who and what each objective names, from QuestStep.GoalList.
- Step 1 · VerteronListen to Sthen's explanation
- Talk to Sten
Sthen (Notos Legion)Scarlet Forest Observation Site, Verteron - Step 2 · VerteronSearch for the missing legionnaire at the Scarlet Forest
- Defeat the Dratona at the Scarlet Forest
- Step 3 · VerteronExpand the search range
- Go to the southern edge of the Scarlet Forest
- Step 4 · VerteronFollow the rescue signal
- Talk to Argo, the straggler
Argo (Notos Legion)Scarlet Forest, Verteron - Step 5 · VerteronCollect ingredients for the side effect medicine
- Gather Drana Sprout
- Step 6 · VerteronDeliver the collected ingredients
- Talk to Argo
Argo (Notos Legion)Scarlet Forest, Verteron
Rewards
Dialogue
39 lines, as the game writes them (NpcTalk rows named after the quest); lines in italics have no speaker.
Accepting · 11 lines
Sthen: Report any missing personnel.
Baresa: Argo has left his post.
Sthen: Since when? Does anyone know?
Baresa: He hasn't been seen since we began scouting the south-central part of the Scarlet Forest.
Heath: Shouldn't we start searching the area right away?
Lavik: Argo wouldn't have left his post for personal reasons. I'm sure he'll return soon.
Sthen: Hold on. We have a visitor. We can discuss Argo later. All troops, stand by.
Sthen: ‹your name›, good to see you again. What brings you all the way to the Scarlet Forest?
Sthen: Ah, so you heard everything.
Sthen: Thanks to your help before, the Dawn Legion was able to safely join up with the reinforcements. However, a man has gone AWOL.
Sthen: It's not clear if he hasn't returned because he can't, or if he has truly deserted... We're not exactly keen on committing to a search operation, either.
Talk · 1 line
Sthen: Hold your positions.
Step 1 · 5 lines
Sthen: You'll search with us? Your assistance is always welcome, ‹your name›.
Sthen: As you know, we transform into Dratona during recon missions. It's a safety protocol, so Argo should still be transformed.
Sthen: He went missing around south-central Scarlet Forest, so keep an eye out for any unusual Dratona in that area.
Sthen: I'll begin my search from the northern edge and work my way down.
Sthen: If you find Argo, please escort him back to the unit immediately. I'm counting on you.
Step 2 · 1 line
There are no signs of a Dratona-transformed legionnaire. Continue searching in the southern part of the Scarlet Forest.
Step 3 · 1 line
Argo: P-Please help...!
Step 4 · 11 lines
Argo: Huh? You've come looking for me? That's right. I am Argo of the Notos Legion.
Argo: What? Desertion? No, never!
Argo: I'll return immediately! B-But... actually, there's one small problem.
Argo: As you know, when scouting the Scarlet Forest, we are supposed to stay transformed into Dratona.
Argo: The thing is... I get really bad side effects from the transformation. In some cases, I even faint!
Argo: I didn't know I had this. So because of the transformation side effects, I passed out and got separated from the troops.
Argo: I don't faint every day of course. As long as I take the potion to prevent the side effects, there's no issue.
Argo: But my supply ran out. I need to drink the potion in order to transform into a Dratona safely and return to my unit.
Argo: Making the potion isn't hard! I'm just short one key ingredient right now...
Argo: Which is... Drana sprouts. A Daeva consuming the energy source of the Balaur... Everyone would hate me if they knew.
Argo: But I'm desperate! Please, find me some Drana sprouts in secret. As soon as I can drink that potion, I'll head right back to the troops.
Step 5 · 1 line
This should be enough. Return to Argo.
Step 6 · 3 lines
Argo: These are really high-quality sprouts! I should be able to brew a solid batch.
Argo: I already mixed the other ingredients. Now, if I just crush Drana sprouts and mix that extract…
Argo: It's done. And now... I'll drink it and transform. *gulp*
Step 7 · 1 line
Argo is strolling back and forth after successfully transforming into a Dratona.
Turning in · 4 lines
Argo: Ugh... The smell is nauseating, but I don't seem to have had any side effects from the transformation. Now I can safely return to my unit.
Argo: But please, don't tell Sthen! I heard that for field assignments, stuff like this can get you kicked out.
Argo: Why go through all this just to stay in the unit? Because I love this work! And I want to be good at it.
Argo: Of course, I can't tell the truth or I'll be toast, but it'll all be okay! Haha! Well then, see you later! I'll be heading back. Thanks again!
When it is done
"Because I love this work! And I want to be good at it." It seemed that one of the new members of the Notos Legion unit scouting the Scarlet Forest fell behind. Sthen was contemplating how best to proceed with the search for the straggler. After assisting Sthen with searching the Scarlet Forest, you found the missing Notos scout, Argo. Argo suffers side effects whenever he drinks transformation potions. After forgetting to take the his medicine for counteracting the side effects, he fainted and fell behind the group. You helped Argo create more medicine, and he was able to return safely to the unit.
Straggler Search FAQ
How do you start Straggler Search in AION 2?
Talk to Sthen (Notos Legion) at Scarlet Forest Observation Site, Verteron; it unlocks at level 10.
Where do you turn in Straggler Search?
To Argo at Scarlet Forest, Verteron.
How many steps does Straggler Search have?
6: “Listen to Sthen's explanation”, “Search for the missing legionnaire at the Scarlet Forest”, “Expand the search range” and “Follow the rescue signal” and more.
What are the rewards for Straggler Search?
4,044,724 EXP, Kina (Bound) ×100,000, Wisdom Stone (Bound), Daevanion Crystal (Bound), Title: Take Care of Yourself.
Quest ID 1202066 · internal name DQ1202066 · Data: client 2.0.6.0 (Steam build 25767555, 2026-10-07)