Walkthrough for Pillars of Eternity's Memories of the Ancients quest, covering Burial Isle, Breith Eaman, and Sun in Shadow, including boss strategies and item locations.
This guide covers the Memories of the Ancients questline in Pillars of Eternity, detailing the areas of Burial Isle, Breith Eaman, and Sun in Shadow.
Walkthrough
- 1Burial Isle: Take the ferry from Oldsong to Burial Isle. North of the pier is the Blocked Passage, guarded by Pŵgras and a Mênpŵgra. It can serve as a shortcut to the upper terrace with high Might (19) and Constitution (17) checks. Head west through the Burial Grounds, fighting spirits and a Feral Druid. In the Grotto of Echoes, you'll meet Scâthden, who wants to kill Hiravias. You can avoid combat with Resolve (12) and Might, Dexterity, or Resolve (14) checks, or fight him and his four Ravenous Stelgaers to obtain the unique pollaxe, Traitors' Merit. Backtrack and go up the stairs to the next tier. Defeat spirits and a Swamp Lurker around a bier to find an Engwithan Adra Ban Amulet. Continue to the grand staircase, and at the top, proceed through the Pit (Athletics 7 or Resolve 16 to avoid injury) to unlock the Completed Act III trophy.
- 2Breith Eaman: This area has traps (level 9-11) and enemies like spirits and Animats. Head up the passageway to the central chamber, then take the bottom right passageway. Kill the Animats and search the trapped chest (level 9) for the Daybreak morning star. Return to the central area and take the top right passageway to meet the spirit of Iovara. She reveals the Engwithans created the gods and enforced worship. Answering her question about why you stayed with the Inquisition unlocks the Steps to the Wheel talent. Afterwards, head down the steps to Sun in Shadow.
- 3Sun in Shadow: Interact with petrified bodies for minor loot. Follow the passageway north to the Walk of Souls. Continue to the Guardians' Dome and destroy Engwithan Shades and a Shadow Drake. Head east to the Court and defeat more enemies. Go through the door and down the ramps to the Machine for a vision with Thaos. The present-day Thaos appears; exhaust his dialogue options to hear his justifications. He summons Woedica's Judge and Woedica's Headsman (Vessels). After defeating them, examine Thaos's soul for a vision of his atrocity. Skaen interrupts with an alternative proposal to strengthen Woedica. Your companions will want to speak with you. Approach the Machine again to make your choice, which affects the ending slides and the sequel. This point unlocks the Won the Game!!! trophy and potentially Super Murderer.
Tips
- Bring Hiravias for his companion quest on Burial Isle.
- Be prepared for traps in Breith Eaman.
- Make a hard save before entering the Pit in Burial Isle, as it's a point of no return.
- Breaking promises made to gods can have consequences.
- Unique weapon: Traitors' Merit (pollaxe)
- Unique weapon: Daybreak (morning star)
- Item: Engwithan Adra Ban Amulet
- Talent: Steps to the Wheel
- Trophy: Completed Act III
- Trophy: Won the Game!!!
- Trophy: Super Murderer (if thorough)
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