Land Of The Sky Islands
The Flame's quest into Cinder's Cradle: pass the Ancient gate, reach Cinder's Ascent and wake Loraine Crim, the Ancient Researcher. It pays 3,200 XP.
Steps
4- 1
Reach The Ancient Gate
AtThe Ancient Gate is about 610 m north of the Drak'Dal Temple.
JournalThe Flame has instructed you to apprehend the great evil which it senses is approaching. To face this adversary, you must enter the cradle of the Ancients.
The ideal entry point, an Ancient gate, is marked on your map.
Reach the Ancient gate to proceed.
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Reach The Heart Of Cinders
AtCinder's Ascent is the platform at the centre of the region.
JournalYou've reached the gate and are now able to proceed into the land of the Ancients.
The Flame mentioned a "heart of cinders", presumably a central point of great significance.
Reach the centre of the Ancient kingdom to proceed.
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Look Around Cinder's Ascent
AtJournalYou've reached a platform in the midst of Cinder's Cradle called "Cinder's Ascent".
The platform seems rather empty and inactive. There must be a way to reactivate it to reach the floating isles above. Thankfully, you sense the echo of a lost soul nearby. Perhaps they could be of help.
Look around Cinder's Ascent to proceed!
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Summon The Ancient Researcher And Speak To Them
Place her in your base with the Summoning Staff, then talk to her.
JournalYou've discovered the soul of an ancient researcher! Perhaps they will be able to shed light on the situation.
Summon them and speak to them to plan your next moves!