Getting to Varlamore in OSRS starts with one short, free quest — after that you can fly there in seconds. Varlamore is the sun-soaked region in the far south-west of Gielinor, home to the city of Civitas illa Fortis, the Hunter Guild, and plenty of new content. This guide walks you through unlocking the area and every fast way to travel back and forth.
You can't simply walk to Varlamore: the region is locked behind a quick novice quest. The good news is that the quest is free-to-play, has no skill requirements, and takes only a few minutes. Once it's done, you'll have several repeatable travel options.
What you need
- A free OSRS account — Varlamore access is available on free worlds.
- The Children of the Sun quest — the only requirement to enter the region.
- A short trip to Varrock Square to begin, and the East Varrock gate for return trips.
- Optional: level 54 Magic and the Twilight's Promise quest for the teleport spell.
The quick answer
Complete Children of the Sun (start it by talking to Noah or Alina in Varrock Square). The quest flies you to Varlamore automatically. To return later, head to the East Varrock gate and ride Primio the Quetzal, or — once unlocked — cast the Civitas illa Fortis Teleport. The full steps are below.
How to get to Varlamore in OSRS
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Step 1: Start "Children of the Sun"
Travel to Varrock Square and speak to Noah or Alina, the delegation from Varlamore. They'll ask if you want to help welcome the visitors — say yes to begin the quest. Children of the Sun is a novice, free-to-play quest with no requirements, so any account can start it right away.
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Step 2: Finish the quest to unlock Varlamore
Follow the short questline through. Partway through, the story flies you across to Varlamore on a Quetzal — this is your first arrival in the region, landing near Civitas illa Fortis. Completing the quest permanently unlocks the area so you can come and go freely from then on.
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Step 3: Return any time via Primio at Varrock
For repeat trips, leave through the East Varrock gate and find Regulus Cento standing beside his Quetzal, Primio. Talk to him (or click the bird directly) and choose to fly to Varlamore. It's free and instant, making this the go-to route for getting back to the region from mainland Gielinor.
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Step 4: Teleport straight there with a spell
If you want a one-click option, the standard spellbook includes the Civitas illa Fortis Teleport, which drops you at the Sunrise Palace in the heart of Varlamore. This spell requires level 54 Magic and completion of the Twilight's Promise quest, plus Law, Soul, and Fire runes to cast.
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Step 5: Fly around Varlamore with your Quetzal
Inside the region, the Quetzal Transport System is your fast-travel network. During Twilight's Promise you're gifted your own Quetzal, Renu, which you summon with a quetzal whistle to hop between landing sites like the Hunter Guild, Tal Teklan, and Civitas illa Fortis. You can even build extra landing sites to expand the network.
Use Renu and the Quetzal network to zip between Varlamore's landing sites.
Handy tips
- Do the quest first, always. There's no back door into Varlamore — Children of the Sun is the gate, so finish it before planning any trips.
- Primio is the cheapest return route. No runes, no levels, no cost — just walk to the East Varrock gate whenever you need to head back.
- Bank a quetzal whistle. Keeping a whistle handy means Renu is always one click away once you're in the region.
- Push toward Twilight's Promise. Finishing it unlocks both the teleport spell and the full Quetzal network, which together make Varlamore far quicker to navigate.
Troubleshooting
I can't find the Quetzal at Varrock
Primio and Regulus Cento are just outside the East Varrock gate, not inside the city. Walk east out of Varrock until you reach the gate and look to the side of the path.
The travel option won't appear
You must have completed Children of the Sun first. If you've only started it, finish the questline, then the Quetzal will offer the trip.
My teleport spell is greyed out
The Civitas illa Fortis Teleport needs 54 Magic, the Twilight's Promise quest, and the right runes. Check all three before trying to cast.
Frequently asked questions
How do you unlock Varlamore in OSRS?
Complete the Children of the Sun quest. It's a free-to-play novice quest with no requirements, started by talking to Noah or Alina in Varrock Square, and it flies you to the region as part of the story.
Is Varlamore free-to-play?
Yes. The unlock quest is free-to-play, and Varlamore's introductory content is accessible on free worlds, though much of the wider region's content is for members.
What is the fastest way to get back to Varlamore?
The fastest free way is riding Primio the Quetzal at the East Varrock gate. If you've unlocked it, the Civitas illa Fortis Teleport spell is even quicker.
What is the main city in Varlamore?
Civitas illa Fortis is the region's main city and home to the Sunrise Palace, the destination of the standard-spellbook teleport.
How do I travel around Varlamore once I'm there?
Use the Quetzal Transport System. After Twilight's Promise you receive your own Quetzal, Renu, summoned with a quetzal whistle to fly between landing sites.
Final thoughts
Reaching Varlamore comes down to one easy step: finish Children of the Sun, and the region opens up for good. After that, Primio at the East Varrock gate handles your return trips for free, the Civitas illa Fortis Teleport gives you an instant shortcut, and Renu's Quetzal network makes exploring the region a breeze. For the official patch notes and region details, see the Old School RuneScape website.
