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Ancient Shrines

A quest from Anthropologist in 6 steps. It begins at Bellian Moor.

Before you start

Walkthrough(6)

Steps marked “one of” have alternative entries: which one you get depends on your choices.

  1. I met an anthropologist working to restore and study an ancient shrine. She asked me to restore others around the island and gave me a spell to do so.

    Talk to Anthropologist at Bellian Moor.

    Answer I can try!

    Rewards
    Restoration RoundSong
    Show dialogue (4 lines)
    You

    I can try!

    Anthropologist

    To fully restore such an intricate structure takes slow and careful spellwork. It will be a long time before it's fully repaired.

    Anthropologist

    But in the meantime, I worry for the safety of other shrines on the island. Have you studied magic? Could you help me restore the rest to a stable state?

    Anthropologist

    It shouldn't be too tricky at all. I appreciate your help, and all the followers of the Six will as well.

  2. One of 2

    A Silencer is attempting to destroy the ancient shrines. He doesn't seem to like what he's doing though.

    Talk to Gary at Ochre Woods.Show on map

    Answer Guess you're out of luck!

    Show dialogue (4 lines)
    You

    Guess you're out of luck!

    Gary

    We commit evil to destroy greater evil! The fewer people making music, the better for everyone!

    Gary

    There can be no true Silence if others are still fooling around with music!

    Gary

    You know what - I dont need to bring myself down to your level with spells. I'll find another way to get rid of this wretched thing.

    A Silencer is attempting to destroy the ancient shrines. He doesn't seem to like what he's doing though. I offered to destroy them with his spell.

    Talk to Gary at Ochre Woods.Show on map

    Answer Don't question me!

    Rewards
    Desolation DirgeSong
    Show dialogue (4 lines)
    You

    Don't question me!

    Gary

    You are suspicious. But I suppose that's what comes of practicing evil.

    Gary

    I cannot bring myself to your level - but I have nothing against letting you continue to destroy your own soul.

    Gary

    This spell is sanctioned for safely destroying false idols. Take it. For the greater Silence.

  3. One of 3

    Time to restore some shrines.

    Talk to Gary at Ochre Woods.Show on map

    Answer Guess you're out of luck!

    You'll need
    5 shrines
    Show dialogue (4 lines)
    You

    Guess you're out of luck!

    Gary

    We commit evil to destroy greater evil! The fewer people making music, the better for everyone!

    Gary

    There can be no true Silence if others are still fooling around with music!

    Gary

    You know what - I dont need to bring myself down to your level with spells. I'll find another way to get rid of this wretched thing.

    I need to decide what to do with the shrines.

    Talk to Gary at Ochre Woods.Show on map

    Answer Don't question me!

    You'll need
    5 shrines
    Rewards
    Desolation DirgeSong
    Show dialogue (4 lines)
    You

    Don't question me!

    Gary

    You are suspicious. But I suppose that's what comes of practicing evil.

    Gary

    I cannot bring myself to your level - but I have nothing against letting you continue to destroy your own soul.

    Gary

    This spell is sanctioned for safely destroying false idols. Take it. For the greater Silence.

    I got more information about the locations of the shrines. 'There's one on a beach, one in the mountains, one in the Nocturne Forest. One along the bluffs, and another along the lake deep in the Ochre Woods.'

    Talk to Anthropologist at Bellian Moor.

    Answer Where are these other shrines?

    Show dialogue (4 lines)
    You

    Where are these other shrines?

    Anthropologist

    I hope it's going well!

    Anthropologist

    I'm making slow progress on this shrine - but there are others needing a quick fix to protect them from further damage!

    Anthropologist

    Let's see - there's one on a beach, one in the mountains, one in the Nocturne Forest. One along the bluffs, and another along the lake deep in the Ochre Woods.

  4. One of 4

    I've repaired the shrines! I should go see the anthropologist on the moor.

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    I've decimated the ancient shrines. Better speak to that Silencer up at the Temple in the mountains.

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    I've repaired most of the shrines! I should go see the anthropologist on the moor.

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    I've decimated most of the ancient shrines. Better speak to that Silencer up at the Temple in the mountains.

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  5. The anthropologist was very grateful and gave me a whirlwind spell in honor of the Witch of Harvest.

    Talk to Anthropologist at Bellian Moor.

    Rewards
    Whirlwind AriaSong
    Show dialogue (3 lines)
    Anthropologist

    Welcome back. I've heard you've made great progress on restoring the magnificent shrines.

    Anthropologist

    Thank you - your work has bought me time to complete research on these important structures.

    Anthropologist

    I want to gift you a spell written by the witch this shrine is dedicated to. It's a powerful harvesting spell. I've never been able to play it - but I'm sure you can.

  6. One of 2

    There has been a lot of drama at the Temple of Silence. Silencer Gary has left the order and he gave me some Moss to destroy the Seventh Shrine. I decided not to.

    Completion

    This entry is added automatically when the story moves on.

    There has been a lot of drama at the Temple of Silence. Silencer Gary has left the order and he gave me some Moss to destroy the Seventh Shrine. I planted it... we'll see what happens.

    Completion

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Choices(3)

Spoilers: the answers you can pick and where they lead.

Gary: “I took an oath of pure silence and I strive to maintain it everyday until I can reach a…”
Gary

I took an oath of pure silence and I strive to maintain it everyday until I can reach a higher Soundlessness. And here I am torn - do I commit the ultimate sin in the name of destroying my enemies?

  • Sounds hypocritical.leads to step 2, 3
  • But why?leads to step 2, 3
  • I can do it.no quest progress
Gary: “We commit evil to destroy greater evil! The fewer people making music, the better for…”
Gary

We commit evil to destroy greater evil! The fewer people making music, the better for everyone!

  • Seems unreasonable.leads to step 2, 3
  • Why not just ignore them?leads to step 2, 3
  • I understand.no quest progress
Gary: “There can be no true Silence if others are still fooling around with music!”
Gary

There can be no true Silence if others are still fooling around with music!

  • Guess you're out of luck!leads to step 2, 3
  • Time to leave.leads to step 2, 3
  • I'll do it.leads to step 2, 3Rewards: Desolation DirgeSong

Rewards(5)

Some rewards depend on the branch you take.