Into the Obscure
Into the Obscure
- Year
- 1336 AE
- Storyline
- Secrets of the Obscure
- Chapter
- Into the Obscure
- Location
- Amnytas
(Horn of Maguuma) - Level
- 80
- Preceded by
- Mabon's Fate
- Followed by
- The World Spire
- API
- 696
Into the Obscure is the eighth chapter of the Secrets of the Obscure story.
Objectives[edit]
- Regroup with your allies to determine next steps.
- Return to the Wizard's Tower.
- Speak with your allies.
- Check on Zojja's state of mind.
- Enter Mabon's quarters to speak with Zojja.
- Check on Zojja.
- Safeguard Amnytas before the final assault on the World Spire.
- Return to Amnytas.
- Speak with Rian.
- Speak with Kamilla.
- Take the motivation from Kamilla.
- Use the motivation to enhance the Heart to locate a higher-tier target.
- Scan for rifts while the Heart is enhanced.
- Complete a tier 1, 2, or 3 hunt in Amnytas.
- Help the Rift Hunters push back kryptis incursions.
- (Continue tracking and closing rifts with the Heart of the Obscure throughout Tyria.)
- Help the Astral Ward by completing events in Amnytas or closing rifts throughout Tyria.
- Listen to Zizel's call.
- Investigate the strange circumstances at the Bastion of the Obscure.
- Meet your allies at the Bastion of the Obscure.
- Explore the halls of the bastion.
- Follow Gladium as she tracks the mystery "something."
- Investigate the strewn debris and rubble.
- (Hold out against the Kryptis ambush.)
- Kryptis Remaining
- Investigate the artifact housing.
- Pick up the artifact.
- Relive the memory of Mabon and Isgarren.
- (Defeat the new wave of Kryptis.)
- Kryptis Remaining
- Regroup with your companions.
Rewards[edit]
Walkthrough[edit]
In The Wizard's Tower, first head to The Wizard's Court at the top of the tower and speak with the gathered wizards, then head down a floor and to the right to find Zojja in a room and talk to her.
Find Rian and Kamilla in Bastion of the Natural and get an Masterwork Rift Motivation. Use it and then use the Heart of the Obscure to find a tier 2 Kryptis rift (be aware that the final Kryptis will be a champion and as such you will most likely require assistance to kill it). Finally, seal 2 more Kryptis rifts (it may be necessary to complete 3 rifts if the tier 2 rift doesn't succeed).
At The Riftworks R'tchikk and Gladium will be waiting for you. After entering the heavily darkness-obscured hall, head right, then left and then left again before walking to the end of the corridor to find the dead body of a Kryptis. The exit will now be visible behind you and to the side, though there is a Kryptis ambush waiting outside. Grab the artifact Gladium points out and use it outside to see a conversation between Mabon and Isgarren and then defeat a second Kryptis ambush to finish the mission.
Achievements[edit]
Into the Obscure | Secrets of the Obscure: Act 3 | 1 | 1
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Explore Amnytas and continue helping the Rift Hunters secure the bastions.Journal: Into the Obscure
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Completed "Into the Obscure" | 1 |
- Complete the story mission.
Securing the Bastions | Secrets of the Obscure: Act 3 | 3 |
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Help the Astral Ward by completing events at each of the six bastions across Amnytas.Journal: Into the Obscure | Helped the Astral Ward at One of the Bastions | 3 |
- Simply complete 1 event at each of the 6 bastions: Bastion of the Celestial, Bastion of Balance, Bastion of Strength, Bastion of the Obscure, Bastion of the Natural, and Bastion of Knowledge.
- This does not have to accomplished during the story chapter itself. It can be completed after, as long as the effect Achievement Eligibility: Securing the Bastions remains.
Tracking with Gladium | Secrets of the Obscure: Act 3 | 1 |
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Help Gladium search the halls in the Bastion of the Obscure.Journal: Into the Obscure | Helped Gladium Search the Halls in the Bastion of the Obscure | 1 |
- Achievement qualification may be tracked via the Achievement Eligibility: Tracking with Gladium effect.
- The first object is the corpse of a Brown Cow, found by heading to the right when entering the dark area in the Bastion of the Obscure until the corridor ends. The second object is a collection of rats found from the cow by turning around, taking a right and then turning right again. Finally, the third step will be earned on the way to the next story step by simply turning around from the rats and walking straight ahead to a collection of bodies in the middle of a corridor.
Going the Extra Mile | Secrets of the Obscure: Act 3 | 1 |
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Complete a tier 3 hunt in Amnytas instead of a tier 2 hunt.Journal: Into the Obscure | Completed a Tier 3 Hunt in Amnytas Instead of a Tier 2 Hunt | 1 |
- Players will first have to activate the Masterwork Rift Motivation they get from Kamilla and use the Scan for Rift action while the Tier 2 Rift Hunt Tracking buff is active.
- Complete a tier 3 rift hunt during the "Complete a tier 1, 2, or 3 hunt in Amnytas" story step. If tracking a tier 3 rift yourself, you will need a Rare Rift Motivation.
NPCs[edit]
Allies[edit]
- Sunspear Ghost (appears after kneeling in front of the coffin in the north corridor at the entrance)
Foes[edit]
- Incarnation of Terror
- The Corrupted
- The Craven
- The Cursed
- Veteran Avatar of Despair
- Veteran Avatar of Envy
- Veteran Avatar of Gluttony
- Veteran Avatar of Rage
Objects[edit]
Dialogue[edit]
- At the Wizard's Court
- Frode: Wayfinder.
- <Character name>: I'm... I'm so sorry about Mabon.
- Frode: He was kinder than we deserved.
- Frode: If we didn't have the Kryptis at our door, I'd light a fire in our hearth. We'd sing. Drink in his name.
- Frode: But, instead we fight. The Astral Ward is holding the front line at the Bastion of Strength.
- Galrath the Undying: When Mabon made his final journey, the Kryptis fell back. Got that going for us, at least.
- Frode: Eh. The bastion is presently secure, but when the next push begins...
- Zizel: The air is different. They're plotting something.
- Frode: Then we'd better be at full strength when that happens.
- Galrath the Undying: We haven't seen Isgarren since the Bastion of the Celestial was overrun.
- Frode: I assume he's near the spire, if not inside. What he's up to... Could be good or bad.
- Frode: Wayfinder, I need you out on the bastions. We could use a victory today.
- <Character name>: I'll make sure the Kryptis feel our pain firsthand.
- <Character name>: Where's Zojja?
- Frode: In the barracks, I think. Seems to be taking this the hardest.
Wizard's Tower instance[edit]
- Listening to Zojja in Mabon's Quarters
- Zojja: Get it together, Zojja... Get it together.
- Zojja: I'm one of the most awarded scholars in the colleges! I killed an Elder Dragon!
- Zojja: And who wouldn't want to be a wizard? Right?
- Zojja: I'm done. Nobody cares... Sorry to disappoint, Snaff. Mabon...
- Zojja: I'm going to be on "wizard probation" for two days before they decide to kick me to Rata Sum's retirement facility...
- Approaching Zojja in Mabon's Quarters
- <Character name>: Not that I entirely understand this whole "wizard" thing, but I think you'd be a great one.
- Zojja: Did you hear all that?
- <Character name>: I can pretend I didn't.
- Zojja: (deep sigh)
- Zojja: I'd be able to let go of all this... grief. Mabon, Maguuma... But I'd leave almost everything of merit I've ever achieved.
- Zojja: But c'mon! Make a life-changing decision just after Mabon died? If it came from anyone but Dagda, it'd be emotional warfare.
- Zojja: I used to be so mad at everyone. You have no idea.
- <Character name>: At me?
- Zojja: At the world. You didn't do anything. But...
- Zojja: When I left Rata Sum, all I wanted was for you or Logan or Taimi to come looking for me.
- Zojja: But... I didn't want to be found. You guys were off saving the world, and I just wasn't ready for that again.
- If asura:
- <Character name>: I figured you were buried in research and wanted to be left alone...after Mordremoth. I should have come.
- Otherwise(?):
- <Character name>: I figured you would have called if you needed us. I'm so sorry, Zojja. We would have come. I know I would've.
- Zojja: I know, I do. And I could have just have easily asked. I just wanted to feel...wanted, you know? I was embarrassed to ask.
- Zojja: You can't know what I need unless I tell you.
- <Character name>: What do you want to do?
- Zojja: I feel selfish for even humoring the idea.
- <Character name>: You're happy here.
- Zojja: Rata Sum hasn't felt like home in years. Another researcher past her prime. They stopped asking me to speak at the colleges...
- Zojja: But here? They know me. Even without Mabon... This feels like home. Especially with you here.
- <Character name>: Then I'll support whatever you decide.
- Zojja: Yeah?
- Zojja: How is Taimi doing, anyway? Behaving?
- <Character name>: Absolutely not, but she's as bright as ever. And dating, if you can believe it.
- Zojja: Alchemy. Nothing stops the march of time, does it?
- <Character name>: I'll leave you to it. Frode needs me to...you know what? It's not important. Good luck, Zojja. I'm here, no matter what.
- On leaving the instance
Dagda About Zojja Wayfinder, I do not mean to bother you, but... When you are able, please check in on Zojja. Im worried that Mabon's... Can you just make sure she'll be okay? You know her better than any of us. I do not want to scare her away.—Dagda |
In Amnytas[edit]
- On entering Amnytas
- Frode: Wayfinder, Rian asked for you to check in with him once you've spoken to Zojia.
- <Character name>: We talked. She's...
- Frode: Got a lot to think about. We'll let her grieve...and reflect.
- Frode: In the meantime, while you're assisting Rian, the rest of the Astral Ward could use your help clearing the bastions.
- Zizel: And help raise morale. Many will be devastated when they hear the news.
- Zizel: Give them hope.
- Peitha: I can...hear them.
- <Character name>: Who?
- Peitha: Isgarren, and...
- Peitha: Do not let your focus slip. The ends are threading together.
- Talking to First Hunter Rian
- First Hunter Rian: I've heard of your feats since we last spoke, Wayfinder.
- First Hunter Rian: A title for the ages, I think. And well deserved.
- First Hunter Rian: As we approach the World Spire, the Kryptis grow more and more ravenous...but calculated. The bastions need you.
- Second Hunter Kamilla: Aren't you just seeping with adoration.
- First Hunter Rian: Ah, I've yet to introduce you to Kamilla—my smile.
- Second Hunter Kamilla: It's a pleasure, Wayfinder. Congratulations.
- <Character name>: Hands full?
- Second Hunter Kamilla: Very, but not without reward. Think I've discovered a way to help the Heart home in on our unwanted visitors.
- Second Hunter Kamilla: When Rian mentioned he was meeting with you again, I asked to join. I could use someone in the field for more hands-on research...
- First Hunter Rian: Well, the wayfinder has been instrumental in aiding our hunters and the Astral Ward....
- <Character name>: Anything to give us the upper hand.
- Second Hunter Kamilla: Let's talk, then. This could be mutually beneficial.
- Talking to Second Hunter Kamilla
- Second Hunter Kamilla: When I first handled the device, I felt a yearning in it. It had curiosity for me, perhaps. As I, it.
- Second Hunter Kamilla: I followed this "pull" and melded a spell—a charm, of sorts, that would strengthen the connection between wielder and the Heart.
- Second Hunter Kamilla: I've taken to calling them "motivations." They should enable the Heart to attune to even stronger emotions, hidden within you.
- Second Hunter Kamilla: I've got one for you here.
- Talking to Second Hunter Kamilla again
- (UI hint appears for the inventory)
- Tier 2 Rift Hunts
You've received a motivation in your inventory. Use the motivation to enhance the Heart of the Obscure to track higher tier targets using the Scan for Rift ability.
- Using the motivation from the inventory
- You have begun tracking tier 2 rifts.
- (UI hint appears for the Tier 2 Rift Hunt Tracking effect)
- Heart of the Obscure Enhanced
You've applied the motivation ot the Heart of the Obscure. This motivation will enhance the Heart's Scan for Rift ability to locate more dangerous targets and lead you to them.
- Using the Scan for Rift ability
- <Character name>: I can't... There it is. A rush of cold air...turning to...warmth? Joy, and then anxiety...
- Second Hunter Kamilla: It's working. Follow where it guides you.
- After completing a tier 2 rift hunting event
- Second Hunter Kamilla: So?
- <Character name>: That was overwhelming, but also...
- Second Hunter Kamilla: Exhilarating? The Heart is a peculiar device, but I thank whatever spirit you bend to that you've got it in your pocket.
- Second Hunter Kamilla: If you ever want more, come see me; I've crafted some even more potent than what I gave you.
- Second Hunter Kamilla: Hunt swiftly and with empathy.
- After filling the progress bar
- Zizel: Hello, Wayfinder...?
- Zizel: While we search for Isgarren, I have a...hunch that I'd like you to follow.
- Zizel: The Bastion of the Obscure. I can hear...whispers. Not Kryptis. Not Isgarren. A pull...?
- Zizel: I don't think it's malevolent, but...I think it's looking for you.
Into the Obscure: Bastion of the Obscure instance[edit]
- Talking to R'tchikk
- R'tchikk: Wayfinder! Zizel called on R'tchikk and Glade to assist you in the Bastion of the Obscure.
- <Character name>: I'm not sure what we're even looking for.
- Gladium: (gestures)
- R'tchikk: Oh? What does Glade mean by that?
- Gladium: (gestures)
- R'tchikk: Glade can sense something. She's not sure what, but...
- Gladium: (gestures)
- R'tchikk: She thinks it's Mabon. I don't know what it is, but I trust her. Always.
- <Character name>: Let's see what we can find.
- Entering the halls
- R'tchikk: Skritt is saddened to see these halls empty. No Astral Ward, only the smells of fighting and fear.
- Exploring the halls
- R'tchikk: Glade's found something!
- R'tchikk: Quickly, quickly!
- Investigating the debris
- R'tchikk: Oh, tragedy... Skritt hates to see so many good friends lost. Hates it.
- <Character name>: It never gets easier, I know.
- R'tchikk: R'tchikk doesn't smell anything besides death, Glade. Let's continue the search.
- Leaving the hall
- Gladium: (gestures)
- <Character name>: Kryptis?
- R'tchikk: (gasp) Is the commander learning to read Gladium's gestures?
- <Character name>: Or the Kryptis's "tactics," but Glade is a good leader.
- After clearing the Kryptis
- R'tchikk: Skritt recognizes this! It's one of the housings that Mabon used for his most valued artifacts.
- <Character name>: But no artifact. Do you think the Kryptis got to it?
- Gladium: (gestures)
- R'tchikk: No, this way! Glade says it's nearby.
- Finding the artifact
- Gladium: (gestures)
- R'tchikk: She wants you to pick it up, Wayfinder. It wants you.
- Examine the artifact
- (The visions of Isgarren and Mabon appear)
- Isgarren: (snarls) Why have you stopped fighting back?
- Mabon: It's not worth it. Killing you.
- Isgarren: A mursaat without bloodlust? How humble you are.
- Mabon: I'm honest. I don't blame you for hating me. I don't blame your fear.
- Mabon: My kind has killed for less. I...am as ashamed.
- Isgarren: I...
- R'tchikk: Wayfinder! Skritt needs you to open your eyes!
- After clearing the Kryptis
- R'tchikk: Are you okay? Commander?
- <Character name>: I'm fine, but I heard...Mabon. Isgarren was...
- <Character name>: I don't know what it means... They were fighting.
- Gladium: (gestures)
- R'tchikk: Who was fighting?
- <Character name>: Mabon and Isgarren. Mabon sounded different? Maybe he hadn't ascended yet; I'm not sure.
- R'tchikk: R'tchikk has heard of stranger things in the Bastion of the Obscure.
- R'tchikk: Glade and skritt will return to Zizel, let him know what we discovered.
- <Character name>: All right. I'm going to rest for a moment.
- After completing the instance
- Peitha: I've only heard Isgarren's voice once before, when I was very little...
- Peitha: Curious to see what a pinch of Kryptis possession has done to his mind.
- <Character name>: I don't think I'm looking forward to it.
- Peitha: Watching you fumble your way through things is exciting, but...
- Peitha: I should at least prepare the meat for slaughter.
- <Character name>: Not worried, are you?
- Peitha: Only for myself. I'd be missing out on the feast of the decade, should my brother put you down.
- <Character name>: Your...brother?
- Peitha: Cerus never knew how to play nicely. I worry that all he'll leave behind are blood and scraps of your flesh.
- <Character name>: Seems like a detail you could have shared sooner.
- Peitha: What difference would that have made, other than to elicit a little more fear...?
- Peitha: Cerus is no Eparch, but he's terrifying in his own, special way.
- Peitha: He's circled you this whole time. Watching. Waiting. As soon as his task is complete, you'll be next.
- <Character name>: And what is that task?
- Peitha: You're on the right path, don't fret.
My story[edit]
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