Gem Quest: The Cradle of Fire |
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| Type | Main Quest |
| Act | Path to Glory |
| Location | Cradle of Fire |
| Reward/s | Gem of Evocation |
Gem Quest: The Cradle of Fire is a Main Quest in Solasta: Crown of the Magister. Quests are different tasks and missions that a player can acquire and partake in throughout the game, quests are usually unlocked through the main campaign, during a series of events, or are given by certain NPCs. Completing a quest also grants various rewards that can aid the player throughout their journey.
Gem Quest: The Cradle of Fire Objectives
Reach the Volcano
- The Crown has granted a vision of a large volcano in the middle of the Badlands. It will be a long and dangerous journey, but it will probably lead to one of the Crown's gems.
Explore the Volcano's Srurroundings
- Description
Talk to the Orc Shaman
Free Brok
Get Past Arbal
Free Brok
- You reached the market area where Brok was being kept prisoner
Kill Redscar Orcs
Free Brok
- You can now free Brok for good. No one is going to stop you.
Get Past Arbal
Choice: Visit the Bloodspear / Sandraven / Bladefang Tribe
Find the Old Queen
Return the Holy Axe
Go through the Redscar Gate
Explore the Necropolis
Choice: Steal the Key /Choice: Use the Minor Gate
Return to Urka
Defeat Urka
Join Brok behind the Redscar Gate
Face Arrok /Defeat Arrok
Escape from the Erupting Volcano
Gem Quest: The Cradle of Fire Walkthrough
Reach the Volcano
Travel to the closest unlocked destination in order to make the shortest journey towards the Volcano. This location will be later unlocked as Cradle of Fire. Suggested: Coparann. Once at the Volcano, travel north.
Explore the Volcano's Surroundings
Loot the crates in the area shown by the revealed map while progressing north towards the blinking quest marker indicated on the compass. There are plenty of Lava Stones that can be found in the area used for Crafting fire items. Another crate will contain a Scroll of Darkness, Longsword +1, Arrow x5 and a Brother Letter. Upon reaching the quest destination. You will come across an area full of bodies and an Orc Shaman.
Talk to the Orc Shaman
Approach the Orc Shaman to trigger a cutscene with Kebra. She talks about the conflicts of the tribes and how Arrok had harnessed the power of fire and imprisoned Brok, the chiefton of Suncloud when he refused to bend the knee. He then burned everyone else. She mentioned that he found the power of the Cradle of Fire in the heart of the mountain. This led the characters to believe that he has obtained the Gem of Evocation.
Free Brok
Before exiting the area. Loot the crates in your surroundings for some coins, Torches, Ration Pouches and more Ingredients. Double check the map for any unopened bootable areas then proceed through the interactable area to move on. Continue north until a cutscene is triggered.
Get Past Arbal
Your options are to talk, fight or sneak past him. Approach Arbal in Cautious Mode. You will have an opportunity to talk to him and decide your next move. Ask him to step aside and attack first to initiate a Surprise Attack. Continue North until you reach another Battle Sequence. Use the environment to your advantage by shooting down any hanging objects when enemies area underneath, and prioritize killing the archers first. Complete the battle to continue. Loot the and as a precaution, explore the area in Cautious Mode to locate any traps nearby. Reach the next interactive area above to free Brok and trigger a cutscene with Brok. He will mention the sunken Elf Empire inside the volcano.
Take the Elevator
Loot the area before you continue. There will also be a campfire available to take a rest if needed. Proceed to the interactable area and leave to continue.
Choice: Visit the Bloodspear Tribe
Choice: Visit the Sandraven Tribe
Choice: Visit the Bladefang Tribe
- Bloodspear Tribe
Continue forward until you reach the line up of flags to trigger the next cutscene revealing the Bloodspear symbol, representing the Bloodspear chief Edrof, a champion who only respects strength. End the cutscene and you will still have the option to choose which tribe to challenge. Once you challenge a tribe, you must now choose a challenger amongst your party members. Prepare your character for battle, choose your weapon from the weapon rack then approach the center of the combat ring to initiate the combat sequence. Complete the sequence to trigger the next cutscene. The defeat of the tribe leader will result in election of Brok as chief of that tribe.
- Bladefang Tribe
After the defeat of the first tribe warrior, you will be asked to confront the rest and gain their allegiance. There will be two other blinking quest markers available on your compassThere will be a Merchant and a Campfire in the area to stock up and rejuvinate before the next battle. Check your map for the next approachable area and travel to the next destination to reach the next tribe. Approach the burrows down the west side of the bridge and proceed to start another battle against some Pilgrims and other unknown creatures. Head through the doors north to reach the Bladefang tribe. Radulf of the Bladefang will tasks the adventurers to bring back the holy axe of the ancients. Kralshe-Renn 'Old Queen' has the holy axe in the lair. You will then need to locate her and defeat her in battle.
Find the Old Queen
There will be a mother Campire resting spot here if needed. Proceed through the original set of doors on the west to continue. You will need a light source to observe the area. The adventurers will notice the webs in the area. When the clip concludes, continue towards the darkened areas and locate the fire pits in order to light the areas. Once you reach the separated platforms, prepare for a battle against Fire Spiders. Complete the battle then continue west. A clip will reveal the Old Queen. Tactically approach the area with Caution. Attempt to light the area as the Spider Queen hates light. Also be aware of the Spiderlings in the area.
Return the Holy Axe
Once the queen is defeated search the area for loot and Ingredients, you should be able to take more Lava Stones and Spider Queen Venom, a valuable ingredient used to craft an enchanted weapon, Black Viper. When you are done with the area return to the Bladefanng Tribe and return the Hole Axe to gain their loyalty.
- Sandraven Tribe
The Sandraven Tribe will be back through the southern doors. Follow the Quest marker through the undiscovered areas till you reach a fence and an Orc Shaman named Ukra. Kebra will mention that he likes to read and collect old Elf antiques. He will ask you to bring back the Emperor's Key from Sentharyllian down in the Cradle of Fire.
Go Through the Redscar Gate
Keep an eye the new blinking questmarker and check your map for the location of the Redscar Gate. Head through the unlocked doors and continue through the hall to the next set of doors.
Explore the Necropolis
Once you go through the doors with the stairs heading down approach with caution as there are a few enemies in the area. Initiate the attack first before being spotted to start with a Surprise attack. Complete the battle to continue. Loot the area before you move on. Just above the stairs on the east side, there will be an interactable wall. Open it to reveal a lootable tomb. The tomb will contain a Gear-Shaped Shield, Chain Mail, Elven Shortsword, Arrows, and a Shortbow. Continue towards the questmarker until you reach the tomb in the center. This will trigger a cutscene with Emperor Laethar. Kill the emperor to steal the Key.
Choice: Steal the Key
Choice: Use the Minor Gate (See below)
This will trigger a cutscene with Emperor Laethar. Fail the check and it will immediately trigger a battle sequence. Kill the emperor to steal the Key.
Return to Urka
Before you exit the area, prepare for another battle. Once you exit the area, Urka will be waiting for you and a cutscene will begin. Urka's initial motive was to send the adventurers on the quest for the key in order to weaken them for battle against Urka and the Orcs as since wants the crown for himself. Be aware that this battle will have a lot of invisible creatures. Defeat Urka to continue.
Join Brok behind the Redscar Gate / Face Arrok
Return to Brok to trigger a cutscene and prepare for the next battle against Arrok. Take a long rest if needed. Head through the doors when you are ready. Immediately after the cutscene, a battle will ensure. Be prepared to face the different fire creatures. Deafeat them to continue
Escape from the Erupting Volcano
You will still have time to loot the surrounding area before you go. You will be able to find Primordial Lava Stones, Beautiful Boots, and a Magnificent Quarterstaff. When you are ready, head west then north across the lava pit. There will be an interacable space for you to enter to the next area. Exit the area to complete the quest.
Completing quests and locating both gems fromGem Quest: The Mind of the Master and Gem Quest: The Cradle of Fire will complete Path to Glory as well.
If both are completed, the Quest, The Missing Piece will then be initiated
*Alternate - Take the Minor Gate - If you take the Minor gate instead you will find yourself behind Arok's Throne room and will be able to surprise and ambush him. Going this route will end up Killing all the Orcs in the Mountain. You will miss out on some loot and you will skip two Boss fights this way.
How to obtain Gem Quest: The Cradle of Fire
- Progress in Path to Glory to eventually trigger the Gem Quests.
Gem Quest: The Cradle of Fire Rewards and Loot
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