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Arboria
March 24, 2026 at 09:01 AM
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Arboria is an abandoned village that once stood alongside Arboria Castle in the Hernand region. As the castle fell into decline, the villagers began to leave one by one. Today the settlement is a ruin where only thieves prowl, and its crumbling structures serve as a reminder of its former prosperity.
Arboria sits near the Arboria Forest in the northern reaches of the Hernand region, not far from the Hills of No Return. The village is accessible from the roads leading out of the City of Hernand, and Arboria Castle stands directly adjacent to the settlement. The area is positioned west of the Hills of No Return and north of the main city.
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The central landmark of the settlement. Once a seat of regional authority, the castle has fallen into disrepair. Its interior is partially collapsed but still explorable, with rooms containing loot and environmental storytelling. | |
A craftable goods establishment that can still be found among the ruins. Players can interact with crafting stations here for basic gear production. | |
The dense forest bordering the village contains enemies, gathering materials, and paths leading deeper into the wilderness. It also houses the ancient fountain puzzle. |
Thieves and hostile bandits have taken up residence in the Arboria ruins. Players should come prepared for combat when exploring the area, especially around the castle grounds. The bandits are mid-level enemies who attack on sight and can appear in groups.
The surrounding Arboria Forest also contains hostile creatures and additional bandit camps scattered among the trees.
Deep within Arboria Forest, players can find an ancient structure marked as a Mysterious Zone (question mark icon on the map). This structure contains the Fountain Puzzle, one of the Abyss Cresset challenges.
The ancient structure features three pillars with water bowls on top. The goal is to rotate all three pillars so that water collects in the central basin rather than spilling outward.
To rotate each pillar, execute a Stab move targeting the square-shaped slits in each pillar. Push directional inputs while stabbing to rotate the pillar to the correct orientation. Repeat for all three pillars.
Controls: PC (Hold Left Shift + Right Mouse Button), Xbox (Hold RB + Press Y), PlayStation (Hold R1 + Press Triangle).
A holographic hint near the structure depicts an NPC shoving its sword into one of the pillars, providing a visual clue for the Stab mechanic.
Completing the fountain puzzle activates an Abyss Cresset fast travel point and rewards an Abyss Artifact.
Gathering materials including herbs and timber are found throughout Arboria Forest.
Loot from bandit enemies includes weapons, armor, and crafting components.
Chests within Arboria Castle contain various consumables and equipment.
Abyss Artifact from the fountain puzzle completion.
