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Mirri remains concerned about her mother's obsession with finding her father's stolen puzzle box. Mirri believes it's only a matter of time before Irenni goes searching again, so she wants to take up the search herself.
Quick Walkthrough[edit]
- Talk to Mirri Elendis.
- Travel to Othrenis and find the Elendis Family Plot.
- Summon Mirri's Ancestor and speak to him.
- Travel to Vulkhel Guard.
- Talk to Takaano and catch the Mopey Chicken.
- Travel to the location in Auridon that Takaano mentioned and looks for clues.
- Go to Avanchnzel and search for the Puzzle Box.
- Talk to Mirri outside the ruin.
- Travel back to Othrenis and place the relic on Elendis Family Plot.
- Talk to Bralen and then Mirri.
Detailed Walkthrough[edit]
Speaking with Mirri, she'll want to visit her grandfather's resting place in Othrenis. She means to summon her ancestor and ask him for information, so she can take up the search for the lost Puzzle Box.
Once at Othrenis, fight your way through the undead until you reach the Elendis family tomb. Mirri will ask you to light the votive candles while she summons her ancestor.
After you light the candles, Mirri will recite the incantation:
- Mirri Elendis: "Grandfather, house of my house, blood of my blood. The daughter of your daughter summons you. Come forth and share your wisdom."
- <There is a golden beam of light and Bralen Elendis appears.>
- Bralen Elendis: "Daughter of my daughter? Bah. Strangers both. I have nothing to say to the likes of you."
After this unfriendly greeting, talk with Bralen and explain the situation to him:
Quest Stages[edit]
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Mirri suggests we speak with her grandfather's ancestor spirit and see if he knows something that can aid in our search.
Objective: Find the Elendis Family Plot in Othrenis
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Mirri asked me to light the candles at the shrine while she tries to summon her ancestor's spirit.
Objective: Light the Votive Candles
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Mirri is attempting to call upon her ancestor's spirit. I should wait to see if she's successful.
Objective: Watch Mirri Summon Her Ancestor
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Mirri's grandfather has appeared, but he's not happy to see her. I might have better luck as a neutral party.
Objective: Talk to Bralen Elendis
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Mirri's grandfather claimed that he was murdered by a friend who stole his prized possession. I should speak to Mirri about this.
Objective: Talk to Mirri Elendis
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Mirri suggests we pay a visit to the Vulkhel Guard Mages Guild and search for her late grandfather's former friend, Onimiril.
Objective: Go to the Vulkhel Guard Mages Guild
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We arrived at the Mages Guild Hall where Onimiril was a member. We should look around for someone who knows him.
Objective: Ask About Onimiril
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We met one of Onimiril's apprentices, Takaano, who said he can help us find his former instructor, but he needs our help first. Takaano accidentally turned one of Onimiril's other apprentices into a chicken and she ran off. We need to bring her back.
Objective: Find Arelette the Chicken
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We found a dejected looking chicken that matched the description that Takaano gave us. We should bring it to him.
Objective: Talk to Takaano
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According to Takaano, Onimiril has some sort of getaway in Auridon, north and west of Skywatch, and that's likely where he retreated after his expulsion from the Mages Guild.
Objective: Find Onimiril's Retreat
Hidden Objective: Kill Onimiril
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We found Onimiril's little escape in the wilderness. We should search his camp for some clue of where the puzzle box may be.
Objective: Search Onimiril's Retreat
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Some of Onimiril's writings spoke of taking the puzzle box to Avanchnzel, a Dwarven ruin in the Rift. We should head there and see if we can find it.
Objective: Go to Avanchnzel
Optional Step: Talk to Mirri
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We know Onimiril brought the Dwarven puzzle box to this ruin for some sort of experiment. Hopefully it's still here to be found.
Objective: Find the Dwarven Puzzle Box
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We found the puzzle box amidst what remained of Onimiril's experiment and his assistants. We should get to safety and discuss what to do with it.
Objective: Talk to Mirri Elendis Outside Avanchnzel
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Mirri wants to meet her mother, Irenni, at her family plot in Othrenis, so she can deliver the puzzle box and free her mother from her filial duty. We should head there now.
Objective: Return the Puzzle Box to Mirri's Ancestor
Hidden Objective: Place the Puzzle Box on Bralen Elendis's Shrine
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Mirri's grandfather accepted the return of the puzzle box, but it seems neither he nor his descendants are willing to forgive each other's insults. He might be willing to speak with me again.
Objective: Talk to Bralen Elendis
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Mirri's grandfather considers Irenni's obligation fulfilled, but doesn't believe it even begins to make up for the many wrongs done to him. I should talk to Mirri about this.
Objective: Talk to Mirri Elendis
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While it wasn't the reunion they might have hoped, Mirri is content with the outcome. I should see what she wants to do now that the matter is concluded.
Objective: Talk to Mirri Elendis
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Notes
* Any text displayed in angle brackets (e.g.,
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- Not all Journal Entries may appear in your journal; which entries appear and which entries do not depends on the manner in which the quest is done.
- Stages are not always in order of progress. This is usually the case with quests that have multiple possible outcomes or quests where certain tasks may be done in any order. Some stages may therefore repeat objectives seen in other stages.