If you’re diving into newer content in Old School RuneScape, the Current Affairs quest is a short but unique experience that blends dialogue navigation with Sailing mechanics. This guide walks you through the entire quest efficiently, minimizing backtracking and confusion.

Quest Requirements

Before starting Current Affairs, make sure you meet the following prerequisites:

· Completion of the Pandemonium quest

· Level 22 Sailing

· Level 10 Fishing

Required Items

Bring the following:

· 50 coins (inventory)

· 250 coins (bank — for boat recovery if needed)

· A way to reach Catherby:

  · Catherby Teleport tab or

  · Teleport to Camelot and run southeast

Starting the Quest

Head to Catherby docks and speak with Arhine to begin the quest.

· Select:

  · Second dialogue option

  · Then the first option

Once done, run northeast to find Councillor Catherine.

Filling Out the Form

Inside Catherine’s building:

1. Search the cabinet to the east to obtain charcoal

2. Use the charcoal on the form to fill it out

3. Hold down “1” to quickly select the first dialogue option throughout

Speak to Catherine again and continue selecting the first option to progress.

Visiting the Fishing Shop

Now:

1. Run southwest back to the docks and talk to Arhine

  · Choose the second option

2. Head northeast to the fishing shop and speak with Harry

  · Select the second option → then the first option

3. Fish in the aquarium just west of the shop

Return to Arhine afterward and again choose the second option.

Submitting the Form

Go back to Councillor Catherine:

· Spam through dialogue using spacebar + 1 key

· Use the completed form on the Mayor of Catherby orb in your inventory

· Speak to Catherine again to proceed

Sailing Section

Speak to Arhine once more:

· Choose the second option

Then:

1. Head south and board the gangplank

  · If you don’t have a boat, speak to the nearby NPC to recover it for 250 coins

2. Navigate the helm and sail east toward a small island with a water obelisk

Following the Duck

This is the key mechanic of the quest:

1. When you see ripples in the water, use the duck from your inventory

2. The duck will guide your path

3. Use:

  · Up arrow → speed up

  · Down arrow → slow down

4. Follow closely without losing track

Once the duck reaches the island and stops:

  · Click it to retrieve it

Completing the Quest

Finally:

· Sail back to Arhine

· Choose the second dialogue option

Quest complete!

Final Thoughts

Current Affairs is a straightforward quest but introduces light Sailing interaction, making it a nice break from traditional fetch or combat quests in Old School RuneScape. The dialogue-heavy sections can be sped up significantly by using keyboard shortcuts, and the sailing portion is simple once you understand the duck-following mechanic.

If you’re progressing through newer OSRS content or working toward Sailing-related unlocks, this quest is a quick and worthwhile stop.