Getting Into Creiston Mines

[Vomaxx]

What has to happen before you're admitted to the mines? The guard there will not let me in; I've tried all possible conversations. Do you first have to bring the King the maps?

[Sneaksie]

Yes.

[Vomaxx]

And visit Mr. Hake, too, it turns out. I made it through the Mines and am exploring Upper Hadar.