Tainted Blood
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Overview
The player goes to the Phoenix base and meets Rena, the leader of the camp. She is suspicious of the player and mentions that recently the dark followers snuck into their camp and stole a very valuable herb. She is aware that they did so for good reason… However, the Phoenixes had their own good reason for needing the Nocen’s Bliss, as one of their members has a very dangerous curse. Help Rena find more Nocen’s Bliss so the Phoenixes can once again live in harmony!
Quest Progression
To begin the quest, speak to Rena in the Phoenix Camp within the Deep Forest.
Dialogue -
- [1/6] Hello there and welcome to the Phoenix Camp, my name is Rena and I'm in charge of things around here.
- [2/6] Please state your business. We have had Dark Followers inside our camp all too recently. I'm willing to let it slide this time though, there was a young girl that had gotten hurt in a previous fight and they just wanted our Nocen's Bliss to help her.
- [3/6] Unfortunately, that was the last of our supply and we had our own reasons for needing it. You see, one of our members is a Maledictus.
- [4/6] Her name is Ayla and she was born with a blood curse that causes her to transform into a snake against her will. We had hoped to use the Nocen's Bliss to cure her of this terrible curse. We can't seem to find more of the herb anywhere.
- [5/6] There is perhaps one individual that may be able to help. His name is Akeros and he is a centaur slightly more friendly to humans than his brethren. The centaurs know this forest more than anyone and could help if they decide they want to.
- [6/6] Centaurs are just confusing and I don't have the time to sort out Akeros's hidden messages with the Dark Follower threat. You can find Akeros near where the other Centaurs live, start by heading down the south path, and you should be able to find him. Do you think you could get help from the Centaurs to find the Nocen's Bliss and use it to cure Ayla?
Objective 1 - Speak to Akeros
Description -
Locate Akeros the Centaur in the Deep Forest and speak to him about where to find more Nocen's Bliss. You can find him by following the south path outside the Phoenix Camp, and he'll be near the other Centaurs.
Dialogue -
- [1/2] Behold, a visitor! Though I suspect you are another inquisitor in search of Nocen's Bliss to tame the mountain's hiss. Well, listen very close and I will sooth your woes.
- [2/2] If you seek to evade the grave, within the deep forest lies a hidden glade. Ensure to tread carefully or you may receive a bite quite harsh as it’s defended by the creatures that lurk in the marsh.
Objective 2 - Locate the Nocen's Bliss
Description -
"If you seek to evade the grave, within the deep forest lies a hidden glade. Ensure to tread carefully or you may receive a bite quite harsh as it’s defended by the creatures that lurk in the marsh."
Solve Akeros's Riddle and locate the Nocen's Bliss.
Objective 3 - Cure Ayla of her Blood Curse
Description -
Locate the cave Ayla is hiding out in northwest of the Phoenix Camp near the manticores, then battle her down until she is calm enough for you to use [1 Nocen's Bliss] to cure her of her blood curse.
Dialogue -
- [1/2] I'm sorry, I honestly thought you were here to hunt me. I can't control the transformations anymore and I'm better off out here on my own where I won't hurt anyone.
- [2/2] You have... a cure? That exists? I- thank you! Thank you so much!
Tips
- Akeros’s riddle may seem tricky, but look at it carefully, line by line. Look out for any landmarks that it may mention, as that is the key to solving the riddle.
- Moving around while fighting Ayla in snake form is a great way to make sure she doesn’t hit you with too many of her attacks. If you stay in one place, you might find yourself in a tricky situation!
