The Sage of the Desert

Overview

The Sage of the Desert is the namesake quest of Chapter 9. The Sage is a legendary figure who has lived for centuries, drawing wisdom from the convergence of the physical world and The Abyss. This encounter is largely story-driven, revealing critical information about the nature of the Abyss, Kliff's connection to it, and the larger threat facing the continent of Pywel.

Quest Details

Objectives

1. Approach the Sage's meditation chamber deep in the Serpent Marsh

2. Listen to the Sage's teachings (extended cutscene)

3. Receive the Abyss enhancement from the Sage

4. Exit the meditation chamber

Walkthrough

Follow the quest marker from the Cloister to a secluded meditation chamber in the deepest part of the Serpent Marsh. The Sage is an elderly figure seated in a glowing meditation circle. An extended cutscene plays during which the Sage explains the true nature of the Abyss: it is not merely a source of power but a parallel dimension that mirrors and amplifies the physical world's emotions and conflicts.

The Sage reveals that Kliff's unique connection to the Abyss is both a gift and a danger. He grants Kliff enhanced Abyss abilities that will be essential for the battles ahead. After the dialogue, Kliff exits the chamber with a visible change in his Axiom Force aura.

Key Story Revelations

• The Abyss is a parallel dimension that responds to human emotion and conflict. War and suffering strengthen its influence on the physical world.

• Kliff's connection to the Abyss is rare and allows him to channel its power without losing himself. This ability is what the various factions are seeking to exploit.

• A faction within Delesyia has been deliberately engineering conflicts across Pywel to weaken the barrier between the physical world and the Abyss.

• The Sage warns that without intervention, the Abyss will consume Pywel entirely.

Faction Crest

Faction Details

Related Quests

• The Cloister of Enlightenment

• New Perspectives