Certain aspects were described in dedicated sections.
The quest will be updated in your journal only if you decided to investigateBurning Libraryonce you returnedSentinel Stand.
it’s crucial that you travel toEffigyand rescue one of the Oath Bound -Maric.
Effigy is a small village near theBurning Library.
You will quickly notice that the majority of locals consists ofSage’s Guild members.
Speak with Renata - leader of theGuildinEffigy.
This will be a challenging task as most enemies can cast area spells.
Apart fromBeastmenthat accompany them, they are not characterized by high endurance.
Set him free and two more scouts will reveal themselves.
The scout will instruct you on how to reach theBurning Library, and can give youTies that Bind.
Your task would be to finishMaric’swork and destroy the source of knowledge in theBurning Library.
Head for the north-east part of the location.
There, you will findThe Censor, who will react if you take a stab at enter theBurning Library.
As soon as you enter theLibraryyou will notice abarrier that will prevent you from moving forward.
Stick to the available chambers and head east.
Soon, you will come across one of theSages.
Your task is to find the remaining parts of the code, and thus reachThe Silent Archive.
No sooner than you pass the barrier, will you come acrossScarlet Chorus.
you might useSubterfugeto eliminate their leader.
If you head north, you will come across another group led by Gaptooth.
Use the only available path to reach the lower part of the ruins.
ReachBurning Library - Lower Ruinsand you shall encounterGaptoothand her companions, surrounded by corpses of otherScarlet Chorus soldiers.
Move north and use the stairs to reach the elevation with the statue.
Head south along the only available path on this level.
Watch out for traps on your way (46Subterfuge required).
Cross the stone bridge to get to the south part of the location.
There you will find theOath BoundMaricwas talking about.
Defeat theChorus(the character is immortal, so don’t pay attention to his health).
Reach the most southern part of the location.
You will come across another tome witha piece of the codeinside (28Lore required).
In contrast to the previous tome, this one is guarded by banes.
Use the only available path and soon you will encounterBone Whittler.
You will lose theincomplete codeand earncomplete codethat grants access toThe Silent Archive.
Defeat them and return to theOath Bound.
Head west and reach the edge of this upper level of the ruins.
You will find a rope that can be used to get to the barrier blocking access toThe Silent Archive.
There you will come acrossa group of banes, andGaptooth’s gang.
As soon as you give a shot to reach it,The Censorand her groupwill approach you.
Regardless of the dialogue options, you will have to fight her to complete the quest.
nudge the vellum and try all the dialogue options (optional).
Regardless of your decision, theArchiveshall be destroyed and once you leave theBurning Library,EdictofFirewill end.
Before you head for theIronhaul Trail,Mariccongratulate you on your progress and suggest to contactArchon of War.
If you want, you could talk with him before you leave and completeThe Ties That Bind.
You won’t face any consequences.
If you destroyed the vellum,Ashewill be glad.
Regardless of your decision, inform him about your last mission andExtinguishing the Flameswill be completed.
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