Into Thin Air
| Xenith Coordinates: [-1609, 122, 17]
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[Xenith] If only we knew how dangerous this place was... Then, perhaps, I wouldn't be the only survivor... If only we were more careful... If only... [What happened? Can I help you?] [Xenith] I... I am sorry, I don't want to talk about it and I can't let another soul go to that wretched place, the damned Spire. Please, you should leave.
[Spire? Do you mean Cloud Piercer?] [Xenith] You... you know of it? You've been there?! But... you're still alive... [I am, and I know how dangerous it can be. Let me help you.] The man visibly hesitates, but after a few moments he decides to answer you. [Xenith] Can you go there once more, please? And... I... Oh, goodness, am I really asking this..? C-could you, perhaps, recover their bodes? The bodies of my team? Or... whatever's left of them...
[I will help you.] [Xenith] Really? You... you will? Oh, thank you! Thank you so much! Please, let me know when you're done, we... we can bury them together afterwards... |
If you talk to Xenith again:
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[Xenith] When I sailed away from the island, I noticed a strange cave beneath the Spire... They have to be there... Some where... Damn it. [What were you and your team doing there in the first place?] [Xenith] We... We were on a small expedition. A self-appointed expedition. We were foolish enough to think that the fortress was long abandoned. We... I... I paid the price for that mistake. And so did my crew... |
Search for Xenith's crew beneath the Cloud Piercer.
When you find their bodies:
[Nightseer] Just what do you think you're doing?
[Nightseer] You, peasant, dare to enter this sacred place! Just your presence is enough to desecrate it, fill it with filth. I can not allow you to leave, nor can I allow you to live. This was your last mistake!
[Nightseer] Accept death! Your body will server a great purpose. Stars! Lend me your strength, for your champion shall end this miserable soul!
After you beat Nightseer:
[Nightseer] I... am... Defeated by a mere peasant?.. But... How?.. Stars, have you... given up on me? Given up... on your loyal... servant...
It seems that you have fatally wounded him.
[Nightseer] Forgive me... Aurora... for I... have failed... you...
A moment later, he collapses to the ground, dead.
As you're about to exit the sacrificial chamber, a white flash blinds you...
[Andromeda] What a fool.. his blind... worship was his... downfall...
[Andromeda] They... tore me apart... Piece by piece... And you... did the same...
[Andromeda] Come find me... I... am dying beneath... the waves...
[Andromeda] Then... I shall.. grant you... enlightenment...
You've seen horrible things beneath the Spire. Xenith may not enjoy hearing about what you found...
C: Return to Xenith and tell him the news. He probably won't like it...
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[Xenith] Y-you came back! Did you find... did you find them? What's left... of them..? No matter how harsh your answer is, you are sure he will be strong enough to endure it.
[Xenith] W-what a fool I am... [Xenith] Please, tell me the whole story. I must know what happened. He opens his eyes, his gaze set directly at you. [(Tell him about Sacrificial Chamber, the battle with the Nightseer, and the visions of a comet.)] [Xenith] So that's it... Crazy lunar fanatics, sacrifices, stars... and for what? Why would they do that?.. [I don't know, Xenith, but I do hope we'll find answers soon.] [Xenith] You're right, I hope we will. You... you mentioned a comet, right? Like a fallen star? Before we ventured in that damnable place, my crew and I sailed south and saw a giant hole beneath the water... If the stories are true, something strange lies beneath Aphelion Isle. Perhaps, you should seek answers there? |
Find Andromeda in Cathedral of the Deep beneath Aphelion Isle.
After reaching the comet:
[Andromeda] Come... Talk... to me...
Talk with Andromeda.
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[Andromeda] Greetings... [Player]...
[So... Why am I here? You wanted us to talk?] [Andromeda] Us... there is... no us... Only... you... I am... on the verge... of oblivion... My light... is... fading... and so... does... my life... [There is absolutely nothing I can do?] [Andromeda] You... can... Find... her... the one... marked... by Stars... Let her... widen... the crack... in the sky... so my brethren can... feast... [I am not going to do that, Andromeda.] [Andromeda] You say this... but when the... time comes... will you think... the... same?... When... you took... a part of me... The last... of my... essence... I felt... hope... But... would... hope alone... be enough... Find her... See... for yourself... I shall... light... your way... for the last... time... Another vision flashes in your mind. You can see the door and the familiar face of Professor Marl. You instantly recognize this place. You've been there before. [This... door. I recalled it being on a small isle near Sierhaven... What would I find there?] [Andromeda] Time... will tell... you the... truth... of what she did... I shall... grant you... the knowledge... and break... the seal for you... now... I fade... [Thank you for helping me... even if I won't give you what you want.] [Andromeda] Remember... [Player]... Nothing... lasts forever... Even The Stars... can't be... eternal... |
A faint white light envelops you again, carrying you away from the Star...
C: Head towards the beacon island and talk with Professor Marl.
| Professor Marl Coordinates: [-1077, 83, -353]
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[Professor Marl] Ah, it is you again, young one. I'm afraid we've been here far too long... And still not achieved anything. I think it's time for us to depart and tell The King that our research failed. [Professor, I think... I think I can open the door. This time, for real.] [Professor Marl] Hm? Why would you be able to? We have been trying for weeks! [(Tell him about your conversation with Andromeda)] He listens to you carefully, hanging on to every detail. As you end your speech, he looks at the door and then at you. [Professor Marl] This is, for the lack of proper words, bizarre... Dying comet? The seal? I doubt anyone could make that up, even if they wanted. That changes things, young one. What do we do?
[I'm not sure, Professor, perhaps I should bring the Shard of Andromeda the-] You both hear a sound of circling gears coming from inside the door. The door opens before you. You can see a long staircase down. [Professor Marl] How... What happened? Is this... real? I can't believe my eyes! I don't know what you did, but we finally made progress! Quickly, let's head down and see what we can find there! [Maybe we should tell the others first? We don't know what to expect down there.] [Professor Marl] Ah, come on, I've waited long enough! I'm sure the others heard us and will follow us down there.
[If you say so...] [Professor Marl] Let's go! |
Talk with Professor Marl.
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[Professor Marl] This place is magnificent! I can't believe it has been under our noses for so many years! [Where are we?] [Professor Marl] If I had to guess, young one, I would say this is the tomb. Given your speech earlier, I assume this tomb belongs... to Aurora. There seems to be another door in this room. We should examine it... |
A loud voice echoes through the room. The air around you gets cold.
[Starseeker] ...Long time ago, a seal was created to contain what we thought was our greatest treasure. We fought so hard to keep it contained. Countless lives were lost, and a seemingly endless war grew fiercer...
[Starseeker] ...but we found our salvation in the hand s of our prophet - Aurora. She spoke to the stars themselves. No longer would we need to sacrifice our lives, sealed away from the world outside of time. She led us behind the seal, to a brighter future...
[Starseeker] ...We survived many hardships on our way home. Through the Jungle and Swamplands, through betrayal of our own kin. But in the end, we did what we must to ensure our safety...
[Professor Marl] [Player], hold them off while I go back to the surface for help!
[Starseeker] ...She claimed the shard of a fallen comet and soon it was time for us to depart. She picked the most devoted of us to follow her there, to her Tomb. Ever since then, we have guarded our prophet's resting place...
The air in the room gets even colder.
[Starseeker] ...Yet, as time goes on, people like you keep coming to this island. You can't just turn back, can you? Always so eager, always needing to seek the truth. Decide who's right and who's wrong...
[Starseeker] But right now, it doesn't matter. I can not allow you to disturb the plans of our prophet. I will cut down every living soul on this little island, just so her sleep remains undisturbed. This is the end of the line for all of you. Prepare to die.
After beating Starseeker the first time:
[Starseeker] ENOUGH!!! I will NOT allow you to go any further! YOU WILL DIE HERE! I swear on the name of OUR PROPHET! This is the last time you see the light of day! STARS! Lend me your strength and watch as I destroy this FOOL!
After beating Starseeker a second time:
He falls to the ground, blood trickling down his chest.
[Starseeker] Was this all for nothing?.. Aurora... I am sorry... I couldn't keep my promise... I am... Useless...
As the Starseeker's body is consumed by darkness, the vision dissipates around you and once again you find yourself in Aurora's Tomb.
[Starseeker] I... shall finally see... the... great... broken... beyond...
C: Examine the Tomb.
After grabbing the book from the chest:
INTO THIN AIR COMPLETE! Xenith may want to hear your revelations regarding the cult.
After leaving the tomb:
It seems that this nightmare is over. Now, you can return to Xenith and tell him everything you learned.
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[Xenith] Please, if you ever figure it out, let me know. I must know what my crew... my friends... died for. Until then, I'll remain here. [I've learned a lot about these fanatics actually.] [Xenith] You have? Please, do tell. [Let me start with the husk of a dead star beneath Aphelion Isle...] You tell him about your meeting with Andromeda, about a tomb, hidden behind the seal and Aurora herself. [Xenith] So this is it. My friends died because of some power hungry monster... [I am very sorry for your loss, Xenith. I can only hope they're at peace now.] [Xenith] *sigh* Thank you. I'm eternally grateful for your help. Please, take this. I know, it isn't much, but you went through a lot to help me... I know Meredith wouldn't object... That I know... |
You are given: Waterbound Medallion and 48 CXP.
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