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33 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.
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77 DetailInfoChapterChapter 9: The Sage of the DesertSub-ChapterEnlightenmentRegionSerpent MarshQuest TypeStory / CutscenePrerequisiteThe Cloister of EnlightenmentRewardsAbyss-enhanced abilities, critical story revelations
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1010 Approach the Sage's meditation chamber deep in the Serpent MarshListen to the Sage's teachings (extended cutscene)Receive the Abyss enhancement from the SageExit the meditation chamber
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1212 Walkthrough
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1414 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.
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1616 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.
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2020 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.
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2828 PropertyValueType CoreRegionCrimson DesertDescriptionA sage who preaches in the barren desert. One day, a goblin appeared and proclaimed his enlightenment, moving countless pilgrims. Some also approached with their eyes blinded by treasure, but after receiving a harsh awakening from the goblin sage, they came to realize that base desires are meaningless.
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3131 The Cloister of EnlightenmentNew Perspectives