Finding And Using A Gem Forge
The Alchemist sends you to a Gem Forge south of Wistful Fields and then into a Shroud Lair after a Fell Banshee. It's worth 150 XP and rewards Archaic Essence I and a Gem of Bleeding.
Steps
6- 1
Find The Gem Forge
AtThe Gem Forge is about 280 m south of Wistful Fields, 300 m north-east of the Hidden Tomb Entry and 330 m south-east of Hillock.
JournalWhile researching, the Alchemist discovered that the Ancients once used gemstones as a natural power source for augmentation. The gems originated below the earth and have mysterious properties that allow them to cling to surrounding energies.
To harness the power of a gemstone, you will first need to know the location of a Gem Forge. Thankfully, the Alchemist knows where to look.
Reach the location marked on your map to proceed.
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Clear And Investigate The Gem Forge
AtJournalYou've reached the location of the Gem Forge, but there are enemies nearby. Defeat the enemies inside the Gem Forge before taking a look around!
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Find Out Where The Intruders Came From
AtThe Shroud Lair marker is about 300 m west of the Dragon Cave and 350 m south of Wistful Fields.
JournalYou defeated the enemies inside the Gem Forge and discovered that they were holding onto
a resource called "Archaic Essence I".
While the Gem Forge is still intact, the rest of the little sanctum is ransacked. Perhaps the Fell came here to claim the Archaic Essence I used in weapon augmentation for themselves.
Follow the footsteps of the Fell and find out where they took the stashed energy resource!
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Explore The Shroud Lair
AtThe heart of the lair is about 230 m north-west of the Dragon Cave and 300 m south-east of Wistful Fields. Shroud Gazers drop more Archaic Essence I.
JournalThe Fell took the Archaic Essence I into a winding, enshrouded cave. What purpose are they after?
Explore the depths of the Shroud Lair to proceed! Consider gathering more Archaic Essence I as you go forth to reclaim it from the Shroud!
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Defeat And Loot The Fell Banshee
AtJournalThe heart of the Shroud Lair is haunted by a Fell Banshee. The Shroud will continue to spread here and steal resources to fuel their own brood unless the Banshee is destroyed!
Defeat the Fell Banshee and claim her loot!
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Use The Gem Forge
AtHead back to the Gem Forge, about 280 m south of Wistful Fields.
JournalYou've defeated the Fell Banshee and found a weapon gem!
Take your newly acquired gem, a suitable weapon, and the Archaic Essence I back to the Gem Forge.
Use these components to slot a gem into a weapon to empower it!