You’re wandering through the Vernworth slums, probably just trying to find a specific NPC or maybe just clearing out your inventory, when a maid named Diana accosts you. She’s frantic. She’s got a plan. And honestly, it’s one of those Dragon’s Dogma 2 moments that starts as a simple "Parent Trap" switcheroo and ends up feeling like a gut punch once you realize what’s actually happening behind the scenes of the Townsend Estate.
The House of the Blue Sunbright quest is more than just a delivery job. It’s a glimpse into the messed-up class dynamics of Vermund. If you’ve already finished "The Gift of Giving" for the little girl Daphne, you’re primed for this. Diana wants you to bring Daphne to the noble quarter because she looks identical to a young noble named Sebastian.
Why? Because Sebastian wants to sneak out to Melve to find a Blue Sunbright flower for his mother, and he needs a body double to fool her while he’s gone. Simple, right? Well, sort of.
Getting the Switch Started
First off, you’ve got to head to the Townsend Estate in the Noble Quarter after Diana flags you down. You’ll meet Sebastian, who is basically the "Prince" to Daphne's "Pauper." He’s well-meaning but totally sheltered. He’s terrified of his mother, Natasha, finding out he’s gone.
Go back to the slums, find Daphne—she’s usually right near the Gracious Hand—and tell her the plan. She’s surprisingly down for it. Maybe it’s the prospect of a warm bed, or maybe she’s just nice. You’ll escort her back to the manor, they swap clothes, and suddenly you’re looking at two kids who are clearly more than just "lookalikes."
What to Give Sebastian (The "Good" Choice)
This is where most players get stuck. Sebastian isn't exactly a seasoned adventurer. He asks you for supplies to help him survive the trek to Melve. You can give him basically anything, but if you want him to actually come back alive, you need to be specific.
Diana and Daphne give you hints if you bother to talk to them. They mention the "reek of a monster" to keep beasts away and remedies for sleep and poison.
To get the best outcome for the House of the Blue Sunbright, give him these three things:
- A Cyclops Eye (or a Rugged Bone, though the eye is the "premium" choice).
- Detoxifying Decoction (for the poison).
- Waking Powder (to keep him from falling asleep).
You can buy the potions at Philnert’s Sundries in the Merchant Quarter if you’re fresh out. Once you hand those over, Sebastian vanishes into the wild, and you’re told to wait a few days.
The Ending That No One Likes
Go kill some time. Sleep at an inn, sit on a bench for forty-eight hours, or go hunt some goblins. When you return to the manor, the ruse falls apart.
Natasha, the mother, comes down and immediately realizes Daphne isn’t her son. She’s cold. She’s elitist. She kicks Daphne out and fires Diana on the spot. If Sebastian had the right items, he walks in right then with the flower, totally oblivious to the drama.
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But here’s the kicker: if you talk to Kendrick at the Gracious Hand or Diana later, the truth comes out. Daphne and Sebastian are twins. Natasha abandoned Daphne in the slums because having twins would mess with the family inheritance. She’s been donating to the orphanage just to keep her daughter quiet and out of sight.
It’s dark. Even the "success" state feels like a failure because Daphne goes back to the dirt and the kind maid loses her home.
Can You Get a Better Ending?
Players have been trying to "fix" this quest since launch. Some people tried killing Natasha before the quest ended. Others tried letting Sebastian die on purpose so Daphne would be forced to stay as the "son" forever.
The "Daphne stays at the manor" ending happens if you give Sebastian bad supplies (like just some rotten meat or nothing at all) and then don't go rescue him when the quest updates. He dies, the mother is "fooled" into thinking Daphne is her son, and Daphne lives a life of luxury but is miserable because she’s "caged" and can’t be herself.
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Is that better? Honestly, probably not. She even mentions later that she misses the slums. It’s a classic Dragon’s Dogma "no win" scenario.
Actionable Tips for Your Playthrough
If you’re about to tackle this, keep these things in mind:
- Don't waste Panaceas. While a Panacea works, a simple Detoxifying Decoction and Waking Powder are cheaper and do the same job for the quest script.
- Check the Slums after. You’ll find Diana there after she’s fired. It doesn’t change the quest, but it adds that extra layer of "I hate the nobility in this game."
- The "Secret" Rescue. If you gave him bad items, you can actually find Sebastian cowering in a bush on the road to Melve. If you save him and carry him back, you get the same ending as if you gave him the right items.
The House of the Blue Sunbright is a reminder that the Arisen might be able to kill dragons, but they can't always fix a broken family or systemic classism. It’s a bitter pill, but it’s part of what makes the world feel real.
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Next time you're in the Noble Quarter, maybe check the morgue if Sebastian didn't make it back; you can actually use a Wakestone to bring him back to life, though the quest logic doesn't always handle it gracefully.