A Catalyzing Caper

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A Catalyzing Caper is a Main Quest given by Sifuu on behalf of Hassian, upon the completion of the quest Plumehound Pilgrimage.

Description

Meet Hassian, Sifuu, and Tau at the temple

Objectives

Part 1

You solved the mystery of where Tau was sneaking off to - and discovered another secret temple in the process. Meet Hassian, Sifuu, and Tau inside the mysterious temple door where you found the battery.

Part 2

Tau has run ahead alone! Figure out how to solve the puzzle to open the door and find him. Maybe some arrows will do the trick?

  • Solve the puzzle to open the door.

Part 3

Hassian is going to hang back and do one last sweep for Tau. Venture on ahead and explore the temple.

  • Explore the temple.

Part 4

Your spelunking through the temple has brought you to a mysterious door concealing a mysterious mural. Maybe Sifuu has an idea?

  • Investigate the mysterious room.

Part 5

The mural was hiding a maze behind it. It seems like the message on the plaque might be related - is there a story you need to piece together inside?

  • Complete the maze.

Part 6

With the maze completed, it's time to return to Hassian to figure out your next steps!

Part 7

With the maze completed, the group can make it to the final chamber - or can they? Meet Hassian in the main room to find out.

  • Meet Hassian near the final chamber.

Part 8

The door ahead is blocked, but something in the main chamber has changed! Maybe Sifuu has some thoughts on the mysterious murals that have appeared here... and the familiar symbols beneath them.

  • Figure out how to open the final chamber.

Part 9

With the puzzle solved, the path is clear! Meet Hassian and Sifuu in the final chamber, where hopefully Tau awaits!

  • Explore the final chamber.

Part 10

Tau awaits across a plane of lava, with no clear way across! How did he get over there - and how can you?

  • Find a way across the lava to Tau.

Part 11

You've finally been reunited with a familiar friend, near a familiar looking puzzle. Could this be what Tau has been after?

  • Solve the Mural Puzzle.

Part 12

With the puzzle solved and a family reunited, it's time to wrap up! Talk to Hassian in the final chamber and say your goodbyes.

Rewards

During Quest

Chest Rewards

From the entrance, walk down the stairs and turn left onto the outer circle.


From the first chest - walk down the broken end as it slants down and jump across to second chest on a cliff next to the wall.

In the maze towards the left side at a dead end.


At the top level climb sideways back over the maze - chest is across the room

Go right at the beginning and climb over the half wall.

Climb over the half wall next to the brazier and follow the path to a chest on a ledge.

Right of the entrance near the lava.

At Quest Completion

Walkthrough

1. Head to the Temple of the Flames, the place where you found the Flickering Flow Battery. This place is next to the Flooded Fortress.
2. Interact with the door to enter the Ruins. Talk to Hassian inside.

  • There's an Ancient Tome as soon as you enter.
  • Don't forget to talk to Sifuu and Hassian for additional dialogue!

3. Solve the first riddle!

  • Read the engraving on the door at the end of the corridor.
  • Hint: The engraving on the door at the end of the corridor has the solution to the puzzle in the first line.
  • Answer: To solve the first riddle, shoot an arrow into the three cauldrons which have their signs displayed above the corridor to light them up, starting with the one closest to Hassian and Sifuu. Any kind of arrow works.

4. Inform Hassian that the door opened and you can all move forward. Explore the temple.

  • Don't forget to explore well because there are 2 Treasure Chests in this map!
  • This room is known as the Foyer

5. Talk to Sifuu and don't forget to inspect all the murals.

  • There is an Ancient Tome next to the first mural.

6. Hassian will inform you that one of the doors are unlocked. Enter the Mysterious Chamber.
7. Read the plaque on the Phoenix statue.

  • Talk to Hassian for a hint as to what to do next!

8. Talk to Sifuu if she has any idea how to proceed forward. She will give you her torch after overhearing you read the plague.
9. Solve the Second riddle!

  • Hint: The riddle on the statue talks about the "light of flame"
  • Answer: Take the torch and light it from the cauldron. Take the lit torch and light the brazier.
  • Congratulations for discovering a hidden door! Bask in the glory of the sliding mural.
  • Remember this trick because you will need it!

10. Complete the maze.

  • There are 3 maze rooms. Each room has a flame cauldron.
Solving the Mazes
  • Climb up to reach the platform with the mural. Light the brazier with Sifuu's Torch and watch the mural slide open.
  • There are one Ancient Tome and two Treasure Chests in this room. You need to use your glider to go across for one of the chests.

  • Climb up to reach the platform with the mural. Light the brazier with Sifuu's Torch and watch the mural slide open.
  • There is an Ancient Tome to the left corner. You need to break the stone to reach it. There are two Treasure Chests in this room.

  • The third maze room is straight up parkour. Follow the path and don't forget to use your glider!
  • Use the flame cauldron to light your torch.
  • Climb up to reach the platform with the mural. Light the brazier with Sifuu's Torch in the middle of the room.
  • There is an Ancient Tome behind the brazier.
  • There is an Ancient Treasure Chest (Uncommon) to the right upon entering the room.

11. Congratulations for completing the maze! Go back to Hassian and Sifuu to update them. Talk to Hassian to see what he wants to do next.
12. Hassian asked you to meet him near the final chamber. Head back to the Foyer and take a right. Hassian will be waiting for you in front of the locked doors. Talk to him.

  • You will notice four brazier, two on each side, of the final chamber's door. Hassian wants you to figure out what they are for.

13. Talk to Sifuu to see if she remembers the story about the Kitsuu she used to tell Hassian. She will tell you the story.

  • Did you notice something? The story corresponds to the murals you saw!
  • Sifuu will repeat the story again as long as you have not completed this quest objective.

14. Open the door to the final chamber!

  • Take a good look at the murals. Under each one you will find a sign that corresponds to a brazier.
  • Shoot the braziers with an arrow in the same chronological order as the story displayed under by the murals.

15. Talk to Hassian and Sifuu before heading into the final chamber. See if they have anything to say. Once inside, you are met with another Phoenix Statue.

  • There is an Ancient Tome to the right.

16. Past the Phoenix Statue is... Is that Tau and a Kitsuu?! Talk to Hassian and Sifuu. Figure out a way to cross.

  • Take a leap of faith and walk straight into the lava, or jump and use your glider.

17. Before getting too close, admire the Kitsuu. Then talk to Tau to see how he is doing.
18. Walk over to the Mural Puzzle and interact with it to solve it.

  • You use W,A,S,D to solve the puzzle.

19. After completing the puzzle you will see a cinematic of the Night Sky Temple where the second pedestal lights up.

  • Jina will contact you via mail as soon as you complete the puzzle and unlock the second bundle.

20. Admire the Kitsuu puzzle and then talk to Hassian.

  • You can also ask Hassian to get you out of there.

Ancient Tomes

There are 7 Ancient Tomes scattered throughout the Temple of Flames

Tome Transcript
Weekly Update
 «  Flow Generator Division  » 

Bad news, everybody -

The King has decreed this space needs to be better defended from threats to our people. That means new security measures. You may have noticed the glowing, flow-infused "eye" above the entry space - it provides a vision of the room directly to our royal guards so they can respond to any sort of attack.

Word has it the west cooling channels will also be converted in some way. Expect some disruptions to your work schedule.

Changing Times

I have carved some beautiful things in oddest places before, but this may be the oddest. Murals of a children's tale, to be placed flanking a Flow generator? With the other changes they're making around here, chances are these will be consumed in a fiery explosion well before anyone can see them.

If I didn't know better, I would say the foreman was mad. Unfortunately, I know better.

A Collection of Selected Haikus

Grumbling discontent
The kitsuu sighs in his sleep
The light keeps shifting


Peaceful solitude
Jealously guarding his hoard
Rebuffing others


Self sacrificial
The Phoenix loves all life forms
But mostly Humans


Flashing begets us
And we beget the shadows
Does it ever end?

Demanding without Meaning

"Add to the west channels, remove the west channels! Make a maze out of the west channels!"

It seems like every day there is a new demand.

Do they realize that the eastern channels cannot possibly bring enough Flow down from the aqueduct to sustain the generator's balance?

Now they build statues covered in riddles. Preposterous. I might need to have a discussion with the foreman today about returning home.

Experiment Log
 «  Pyroflow  » 

Experiment 237:

I have often wondered about the Pyroflow coursing through the generator. I maintain it every day, and yet I have no idea how it works.

Today, I attempted to combine raw Flow from the wellspring with pure fire - that is to say, I burned it. It created a similar substance to what I see in the generator! Unfortunately, there was only a short amount of time before that exploded with a mighty force.

I need to be more careful. The foreman did not appreciate me showing up with a singed uniform.

Pieces Falling into Place

"The Kitsuu's Revival". This may be my best work yet. Such a simple story, and yet it is still moving to see it come to life in front of you.

I miss the simpler days when the Kitsuu played outside my childhood home, singeing mother's flower bushes. She claimed she hated them, but never really did anything to get rid of them. Even then, I could tell it was an act - her eyes lit up with hopeful fire every time she saw one.

It seems there are less and less Kitsuu around these days. Then again, that is part of the reason we are doing this. To give them a chance at a better future... one we may not be a part of.

Seeing a Kitsuu still reminds me of my mother, even now. I hope, in preserving this legacy, I can preserve a small bit of her too.

Forewarning

The workers here think I do not see how dissatisfied they are with these changes. To their credit, there has been no explanation, nor will there be. It would only stir chaos and sow fear.

They think that the danger Pyroflow poses to our people is the most pressing issue at the moment - if only they knew what was coming. The secret that these puzzles hide may be the only thing that can turn the tide.

Dialogue and Mail

Talking to Hassian and Sifuu inside the temple

Player
You ready to adventure?
Hassian
Hmph.
Player
Where's Tau?
Hassian
He ran ahead alone, and that door closed behind him.

Player
You ok?
Hassian
Tau ran ahead alone, and that door closed behind him.

Hassian
My mother and I can't get past.
Player
I'll solve the puzzle!
Hassian
This is why I chose you for this task.

Player
Tau can handle himself.
Hassian
I know.

Player
I wonder what he's looking for.
Hassian
Whatever it is... he can handle himself.

Player
Are Plumehounds fireproof?
Hassian
For your own sake, I'm going to pretend you didn't ask that.

Player
What's going on?
Sifuu
There's some kinda puzzle here...
It's a little above my paygrade. Taylin usually handled stuff like this...
The big news is that Tau ran ahead alone. Slipped right through that door before it sealed.
Tau will be ok, but Hassian isn't taking it well.
Think you can get us inside?

First Riddle

Firing a shot shall light the way,
You simply need the order engraved.
Above the gaze of your burning eye,
the code to entry you shall find.

Talking to Sifuu and Hassian after solving the riddle

Sifuu
How's the kid doing?
I tried to give him a pep talk, but he isn't always clear about his feelings...
Player
Angry!
Sifuu
Hah. Hard to tell if that's a good sign or a bad one with him.

Player
I think he's worried about Tau...
Sifuu
He'll never admit it, but I can tell he is.
That plumehound is his best friend.
Tau isn't a tough puppy, but it's just as tough not knowing what happened to someone...

Player
We can keep going!
Hassian
Obviously.
Head to the next room, we will meet you there.
I just want to do one last sweep here...

Talking to Sifuu and Hassian while exploring the temple

Player
I might need a break...
Sifuu
I have snacks!
Let's see what I have in my pockets...
Player
Check your left one!
Sifuu
Hmmm...
I think I have a few eggs in there.
Oh, and the heat boiled them!
Well... enjoy.

Receive: Egg.png Egg x2

Player
Check your right one!
Sifuu
It's uh...
A plumehound treat.
I was saving them for Tau.
You can have them, if you can digest them.

Receive: Chopped Chapaa Meat 1 Chopped Chapaa Meat

Player
Did you find Tau?
Hassian
Hmph.
Player
So now what?
Hassian
There are two doors we can reach.
I'd wager one is locked.
Try the other.

While investigating the mysterious mural: Before interacting with the Phoenix Statue

Hassian
Ugh. More mysterious writing.

Sifuu
Feel that breeze?
Player
Are you sure the heat isn't getting to you?
Sifuu
Ha! Great adventuring quip.
Now let me give you an adventuring tip

Player
From behind the mural?
Sifuu
You're a natural at this!

That air coming from behind the mural means there's something back there - this is probably a secret door!
We just need to figure out how to get it open...

Second Riddle

A tale like a maze, now hidden away,
Waits to be brought into the light of flame.

While investigating the mysterious mural

Player
What's with the plaque?
Hassian
Wordplay is not my specialty.
My mother has been staring intently at that carving...
Perhaps she will know.

Sifuu
So... you like mazes?
Heard you mumble about them when you read that plaque over there...
Player
Absolutely! Do you?
Sifuu
Oh, that isn't my speed at all.
Literally. I once got lost in a maze for 10 days.
I'm just lucky it was made of corn... had plenty to eat!
Gobbled down enough of it to make a way out.

Player
I'd rather be smashing stuff...
Sifuu
Don't go smashing stuff without me!
If this next challenge involves smashing, you call me in there, ok?

Sifuu
Speaking of which...
I think that's a Kitsuu carved on the mural.
It's like... uh... a little plumehound. One that's on fire.
Player
On fire!?
Sifuu
It likes that kind of thing! Kitsuu love hot areas and being on fire.
I always thought they were a myth from human times.
I even used to tell Hassian an old bedtime story about them...
How did it go?
Eh, I'm sure I'll remember.
Anyway, call me crazy, but between what I heard you mumbling and this carving, I think we need to set something on fire.
Take these torches - I never go adventuring without 'em.

Receive: Sifuu's Torch 1 Sifuu's Torch

Before entering the maze

Hassian
Talking to me won't get us any closer.

Sifuu
Guess that's the maze the riddle mentioned... good luck in there!
You probably need to find more of those cravings.
Player
How're you feeling about all this?
Sifuu
What, the crazy challenges? I used to do four of these kinda things before breakfast!
One piece of advice: never pick the wrong chalice.
Player
The wrong what?!
Sifuu
It was a whole thing. I even met a ghost!
I'll tell you about it back at the inn sometime.

Player
What types of challenges have you done?
Sifuu
Eh, plenty. A few dungeons, a few cursed tournaments. You know how it is...
You'd be surprised how many monsters have a whole trial set up to get to them.
Usually you can just punch your way through the entire trap and make your own shortcut!

Sifuu
Have you ever been in a temple with challenges like this before?
Player
I explored one with more riddles...
Sifuu
Taylin used to love riddles!
I just cracked jokes until she worked them out.
Can't solve them myself, but she always tried to include me.
Those memories always bring a smile to my face.

Player
I'll tell you over drinks.
Sifuu
Fine - but you're buying!

If Player needs another torch

Player
Can I have another torch?
Sifuu
Burned through it already, huh? Sure thing!

After completing the maze

Sifuu
You did it!
I think I would've gotten lost in there...

Sifuu
At least it isn't as hot in this room...

Hassian
You seem to have accomplished.... something.
I heard a noise back in the main room.
Player
I didn't find Tau...
Hassian
No matter. I am sure he is waiting at the final challenge.

Meeting Hassian near the final chamber

Player
What's wrong with the door?
Hassian
It won't open. There must be another puzzle.
There are more braziers here... but I do not see any hints about the order to shoot them in.
Player
Maybe something with the Kitsuu?!
Hassian
Hmmmm... yes. The murals all featured a Kitsuu.
They remind me of a story my mother used to tell.

Player
Maybe something with the murals?
Hassian
Murals? There do seem to be carvings that weren't around before.
That must be what my mother stopped to look at...

Player
I'll figure it out myself...
Hassian
Good.
We can talk when it's done.

While solving the final chamber's puzzle

Hassian
The braziers... the story... they must connect...

Sifuu
I know I can figure this out! With your help, of course.
Player
Are you thinking about the Kitsuu story?
Sifuu
Oh! Yeah... these murals jogged my memory.
Where'd they come from, anyway?
Player
How'd the story go?
Sifuu
Let's see...
One day, a young Kitsuu got separated from its parents.
It wandered high and low looking for them, until it got caught in the rain.
Right before the Kitsuu gave up hope, a Galdur found him.
The two became inseparable.
Whenever things got dark, they leaned on each other.
One day, the Kitsuu and the Galdur were out traveling, and the Galdur was hurt...
The Galdur was hurt so badly he... stopped responding.
The Kitsuu cried on his lost friend. Days went by, but he never gave up hope.
The Galdur had kept the Kitsuu's spark alive... and that spark endured. Hoping its friend would return.
The Kitsuu's tears pooled in the Galdur... and one day...
The Galdur woke up!
That's why they say the Kitsuu's tears are magical. Tehy represent pure love.
Let me know if you want to hear it again!

After opening the final chamber

Hassian
It's open. Let's go.

Sifuu
This really brings back memories...

After exploring the final chamber

Hassian
Tau is right there... with a Kitsuu?!
We just need to... figure out how to get to them.

Sifuu
I'll do anything to make Hassian happy, even if that means busting another disc in my back.
But lava... well... I can't swim in that.

Third Riddle

Our trust can only be passed to those who return it. Take a leap into the uknown and earn it.

Talking to Tau after crossing

Tau
(Tau wags his tail happily!)
Player
Someone has a crush on a Kitsuu...

Player
That Kitsuu is adorable!!

Player
Nice puzzle. Did you solve it yet?

Player
Did you find an extinct species?

Tau
Bark bark!
Player
Wow, everything makes sense now.
Tau
Bark bark bark!

Before solving the Mural Puzzle

This section is under construction. Dialogue transcript missing, if any.

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After solving the Mural Puzzle

Player
What's next, buddy?
Tau
(Tau seems to be following a new scent in the air.)

Player
All's well that ends well...
Sifuu
Honestly, I'm a little sad I didn't get to show off some of my moves!
I know I'm retired, but this little adventure has me rethinking that...
We'll see you back at the village, ok? I think we need a bit of family time.

Hassian
You did it.
I still wonder... why was the Kitsuu here?
Player
Maybe it's connected to the constellation puzzle?
Hassian
Those puzzles must be hiding something big...
Jina mentioned something about them to me, but I didn't take her seriously.
There is more to discover behind this mystery.

Player
Maybe it just loves the heat!
Hassian
That may be the last Kitsuu... the Humans must have left it here for a reason.
There is more to discover behind this mystery.

Player
It seemed pretty random.
Hassian
Random? Doubtful.
Jina told me about the other puzzle. There is more to discover behind this mystery.

Player
I wish I could've gotten a better look...
Hassian
Perhaps we shall meet it again one day.
There is more to discover behind this mystery.

Hassian
Still, you've helped me today. I won't forget it.
... you can leave now.

Asking Hassian to get you out

Player
Can you get me out of here?
Hassian
Fine. Where would you like to go?
Player
Back to Bahari!
Hassian
Sure.

Player
Nevermind.
Hassian
... okay then.

Notes

  • Players will automatically receive this quest upon the completion of the quest Plumehound Pilgrimage.
  • Dialogue may or may not be influenced by Friendship and/or Romance levels.
  • Some dialogues are organized from Sifuu to Hassian or vice versa to avoid completing the quest objective too soon! To not miss out on dialogue, it's best to speak to the non-quest objective villager first.
  • Players can receive another torch from Sifuu if they lost it or if they have a Lit Torch as long as they have not solved the maze. Players can also ask Sifuu to repeat the story again as long as they have not solved the puzzle.
  • Players will not receive Hassian's relationship improvement points if they already maxed his friendship level.
  • After completing the quest, you can talk to Hassian and ask him to teleport you back to Bahari Bay.
  • Upon solving the puzzle of the Kitsuu, Players will receive a letter from Jina by mail to start the next quest, Vault of the Flames.

Update History

Build 0.169:

  • Sifuu will now grant you a torch any time you talk to her during the questline.
  • Leaving and Entering the Fire Temple too quickly no longer causes a long period of a black screen.

Build 0.168:

  • Introduced.