The Ancient Seal
| Exiled Kingdoms: Quests |
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| Story ♦ Companion ♦ Guild ♦ Side ♦ Town Hall |
| Companion Quest: The Ancient Seal |
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| Starting Location |
| Sanctuary Peak |
| Given By |
| Hirge |
| Rewards |
| Defeat Brother Tarlus and return to Mantros: Hirge becomes capable of learning Advanced Skills ♦ Spirit Breaker ♦ Potion of Epic Death Ward |
| Related Quests |
| None |
The Ancient Seal is a quest given to you by Hirge at Sanctuary Peak.
Quest Overview
Quest #: 86 - Completable
Hirge has been having nightmares about her mentor, in the far north, and the security of a magical seal holding back evil from Mount Orogg. She will have to reveal her true background to you, and be prepared for great sacrifice, in order to ensure that seal endures.
Quest Steps
Quest steps needed...
Path
Sanctuary Peak ➔ Sanctuary of Irossia ➔ Forbidden Pit ➔ Sanctuary of Irossia
Detailed Walkthrough
1. Your first time visiting Sanctuary of Irossia, a room to the West will be gated. Once you are level 13, and visit Fögas, Freetown, Icemist, New Garand, Nivarian, or Tower of Tremadan with Hirge as a companion, she will start a dialogue and tell you to go there.
2. Once at the Sanctuary, talk to Mantros, who will reveal that he was Hirge's mentor. The "seal" in Forbidden Pit that prevents most shadow enemies from escaping is losing its power.
3. At the entrance to Forbidden Pit, Brother Tarlus will confirm the seal is fading. Hirge will reveal that she is a princess and the daughter of Simarie, Queen of Nivarian and descendant of Nivaria. Hirge needs to sacrifice herself to renew the seal.
4. After going further into the Pit, and this will be a truly long, long path, you will find a room with Brother Tarlus, four monks (13), and a ranged witch (14). Once you go within range of Tarlus, a barrier will appear, preventing you from leaving the room. Teleportation is also disabled in the Forbidden Pit, so make sure you're ready for the fight.
5. You will be dealt heavy poison damage unless you pass a Personality 3 check, which will negate some of the damage; or an Awareness 4 check, which negates all of the damage. Though the monks are essentially on opposite sides of the room, if you are not careful, they will swarm and stun you quickly, so Stun Immunity is useful.
6. Return to Mantros, who will give you experience. Since the monks lied and the seal was intact, Hirge will not die. Hirge will also be able to train Duel, Heavyhand, Retribution, Spiritual Ward, and Death Ward.
7. This quest will allow access to the rest of the Forbidden Pit.
Trait Checks
The following Trait checks are associated with this quest. Those marked with 
are mandatory for achieving certain outcomes or rewards which can not be accomplished otherwise.
| Trait Requirement | NPC / Object | Area | Description | |
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| Awareness 4 | Brother Tarlus | Forbidden Pit | Required to become aware of the monks' ambush and avoid taking 90 Toxic damage. Alternative: Personality 3. | |
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Intellect 5 | Brother Tarlus | Forbidden Pit | Mandatory for learning some important things about the Three, thus gaining 500 XP. |
| Personality 3 | Brother Tarlus | Forbidden Pit | Required to become aware of the monks' ambush and reduce the Toxic damage from 90 to 45. Alternative: Awareness 4. |
Quest Rewards
Defeat Brother Tarlus and return to Mantros:
Reward
- Hirge becomes capable of learning Advanced Skills
- Spirit Breaker
- Potion of Epic Death Ward
Reputation
Related Quests
No directly related quests are currently known.
Notes
You must have Hirge as your companion in order to progress through this quest: i.e. receive the quest, speak to Mantros, Gain entrance to Forbidden Pit, etc. Once you have completed the quest (and gone as far as the Seal within the Pit), you can come back to the Pit with any companion in order to delve further into its depths - if you dare.
