Footfalls in Ash

When you regain control of Clive, follow the linear path to the fortification of Wolfdarr.

Engage the various Akashic royalists and their beastman allies, such as Akashic Osfreyr, Akashic Folkstaf, Akashic Gandfreyr, Orcish Fodder, and Orcish Mesmerizers. Be aware of potential reinforcements near the northwestern gate.

Search the area for glowing item pickups and chests.

At the northwestern edge of Wolfdarr, you will find a fork. The southwest path leads to an elevated keep housing Pandemonium, an S-Rank Hunt. To progress, take the gate along the northwestern edge, pull a lever to open the portcullis, and proceed through a cave to trigger a scene.

After the scene, Gav, Clive, and Torgal will continue through swampy lowlands towards Eistla, passing through The Angry Gap.

The swamps are populated with enemies like Adamantitans, Blue Trifles, Mud Crabs, and Pyrolisks. The Blue Trifle and Adamantitan act as minibosses with a Will Gauge but no boss health bar.

In the western half of the swamp, explore the southern edge to find a slope leading uphill. Squeeze through a gap to discover a Chronolith Trial, The Hand of Rhea.

Also in the western swamp, find a chest containing the Masamune, an iconic sword.

Continue east across a long bridge leading to Eistla. Before entering, search to the right of the gate for a chest containing 20x Bloody Hides.

Enter Eistla and prepare to face multiple waves of Akashic royalists, including Akashic Mastiff and Akashic Sigfreyr enemies.

An Akashic War Aevis will appear after several waves, followed by an Akashic Sveithvaldr miniboss.

After defeating the enemies, a scene will play, and you will be trapped by a barrier.

Investigate the search area along the southeastern edge of Eistla.

Before heading to the search area, visit The Maudlin Mansion on the northern end of town. Enter the building to the left (west) of the road leading north towards the barrier. On the second floor, find a chest with Amber.

South of the mansion, ascend stairs, climb a ladder, and search a shed to find a chest containing the Indomitable Orchestrion Roll and an Empty Shard.

Proceed to the red search area on the southeastern edge of Eistla and make your way to the easternmost part of town to find a chest containing 20x Bloody Hides.

Claim the Eistla obelisk.

Enter a house opposite the obelisk to trigger a scene.

After the scene, Clive will part ways with Gav. Continue through the eastern gate leading to Halfcombe.

The next area is a mostly linear wilderness with Tarantulas as the main opposition. You may find some Lesser Lopros enemies.