Legacy of the Vaal
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Legacy of the Vaal is a quest in Act 3.
Rewards
Walkthrough
This quest spawns through the whole Act 3.
At first, The Hooded One asked the player to lower the water level of Utzaal. So that the player travelled to Infested Barrens via Jungle Ruins. Over there, Alva told the player to find a large Soul Core in Jiquani's Sanctum (via Chimeral Wetlands and Jiquani's Machinarium), in order to activate the access to The Matlan Waterways.
The way to the Jiquani's Machinarium is guarded by a unique monster Xyclucian, the Chimera, which also drops 
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Quest logs
Speak to the Hooded One
Speak to the Hooded One about what do to next.
- Speak to the Hooded One about what do to next
The Hooded One:
Utzaal is close. Be careful. The Vaal heavily relied on the use of Corruption. Their lands may still be dangerous.
Find the Ziggurat
Only one seat of Vaal civilisation remains unlooted: the Sunken City of Utzaal. Explore the Sandswept Marsh in search of its most prominent Ziggurat.
- Cross the Sandswept Marsh in search of a Ziggurat
Explore Ziggurat Encampment
You have found a group of treasure hunters already camped on a ziggurat in the middle of a lake. Explore their camp to find out more.
- Meet the treasure hunters
Oswald:
What kind of stunt was that, traversing the Marsh? Have to be smarter if you're to survive. As Quartermaster, I'll do my best to keep you alive. I can buy what equipment you find, or sell you what others have unearthed before we ship it back to Kingsmarch. If you disappear in the jungle, I'll also be the one to note your death in our logs. You're welcome.
Alva:
Hello there, I'm Alva Valai. Sorry about Oswald... He can be a bit... rough with newcomers. But he's really not a bad sort. In any case, we can always use another pair of hands around here. Welcome!
Talk to the Hooded One
The Sunken City of Utzaal appears to live up to its name. Ask the Hooded One about potentially lowering the water to reveal the city.
- Ask the Hooded One about lowering the water level
The Hooded One:
Somewhere in this region, there were sophisticated canals and waterways. We might be able to use them to drain this lake. We must hope that the mechanisms are still functioning, despite their age. It is the only way to reverse the drowning of this once thriving city... the first step in our search for the secret knowledge of the Vaal.
Search for The Matlan Waterways
Somewhere in the region are canals that could potentially be used to lower the water and reveal the city. Find The Matlan Waterways.
- Enter the Jungle Ruins to search for The Matlan Waterways
- Explore beyond the Jungle Ruins in search of The Matlan Waterways
Follow the canals
Ancient ruined canals lead into the jungle. Follow them in search of The Matlan Waterways.
- Follow the canals in search of The Matlan Waterways
Ask Alva for advice
You have discovered a stone altar that seems to be a control mechanism for a canal. Summon Alva to ask her for advice on this ancient mechanism.
- Summon Alva to ask her for advice
Alva:
The Vaal used this device to operate the mechanisms in the canal, but we would need a special artifact to power it. From the translations I've made, I believe they were called 'Soul Cores'. I've never even seen an intact Soul Core large enough for something like this though... I suppose if you want to try and find one you could ask our guide, Servi.
Talk to Servi
The stone altar in Infested Barrens requires a large Soul Core for power. Ask Servi if she or her tribe know where one might be found.
- Ask Servi for more information about Soul Cores
Servi:
Ah, so you after blood crystals - the thing Alva call Soul Cores. I knew you were going to be trouble! Out there in the dark, there's an ancient ruin - very old indeed. My tribe has spoke of it for generations. We seen strange creatures there - made of stone, unnatural, with unblinkin' eyes. That place? It is forsaken. I would warn you not to go there. But if it's Soul Cores you seek, then take the risk you must.
Find the Chimeral Wetlands
Servi has told you the tale of a ruin where a large Soul Core might be found. Find the Chimeral Wetlands, and cross it in search of the Machinarium.
- Explore Infested Barrens in search of the Chimeral Wetlands
Search for the Machinarium
Servi has told you the tale of a ruin where a large Soul Core might be found. Search for the Machinarium within the Chimeral Wetlands.
- Traverse the Chimeral Wetlands in search of the ancient Machinarium
Defeat Xyclucian, the Chimera
A massive beast seems to be guarding the entrance to the Machinarium. Defeat it.
- Defeat Xyclucian, the Chimera
Enter Jiquani's Machinarium
You have defeated the Machinarium's guardian chimera. Enter the facility.
- Enter Jiquani's Machinarium
Search for a large Soul Core
You have found an ancient Vaal facility. Search within for a large Soul Core.
- Search the Machinarium for a large Soul Core
Ask Alva for advice
You have discovered another stone altar. Summon Alva for advice about how to activate it.
- Summon Alva to ask her for advice
Ask Alva for advice
You have discovered another stone altar. Ask Alva for advice about how to activate it.
- Ask Alva for advice
Alva:
Now this is a find! A Vaal ruin that hasn't been looted. No one from camp has managed to make it to this part of the jungle and survive... Until now!
This mechanism... if powered with a small Soul Core, it could open that door. There should definitely be Soul Cores somewhere around here. They had to power these constructs somehow!
Search for a small Soul Core
Your way is blocked by a massive stone door. The operating mechanism requires a small Soul Core. Find one in the vicinity.
- Search Jiquani's Machinarium for a small Soul Core to open the Door
Activate the Stone Altar
You have found a small Soul Core. Take it to the Stone Altar to proceed deeper into the ruin.
- Place the small Soul Core into the Stone Altar
Find Jiquani's Sanctum
You have found a small Soul Core and opened the door of the Machinarium. Proceed deeper into the ruin.
- Proceed deeper into the Machinarium
Explore Jiquani's Sanctum
You have found Jiquani's Sanctum. Explore it in search of the large Soul Core.
- Proceed deeper into the Machinarium
Summon Alva
You've found a mysterious symbol on the floor. Summon Alva to learn more about what is going on here.
- Summon Alva and speak to her
Speak to Alva
You've found a mysterious symbol on the floor. Summon Alva to learn more about what is going on here.
- Summon Alva and speak to her
Alva:
This is the largest Soul Core I've ever seen! With this we could power the mechanism in the waterways. But it isn't charged...
There is still latent energy residing here... From what I can gather, these lines in the stonework should lead to generators. You might need to find some more Soul Cores to spin them up, but everything looks to be in surprisingly decent condition. Maybe the constructs have been maintaining all this... In any case, let's hope it still functions. We'll then have to remove that large Soul Core from the wall of course, but that shouldn't be a problem.
Activate two Generators
To retrieve the large Soul Core you need, Alva has advised you that you must find two medium Soul Cores and use them to activate two Generators in Jiquani's Sanctum.
- Search Jiquani's Sanctum for two medium Soul Cores and use them to activate two Generators
Retrieve the Large Soul Core
The Large Soul Core near Alva is now retrievable. Collect it.
- Retrieve the Large Soul Core near Alva
Alva:
The Soul Core is charged! Why don't you do the honours?
Oh dear. Now we just have to remove it from the giant construct... Good luck!
Defeat Zicoatl
Defeat Zicoatl, Warden of the Core to obtain the Large Soul Core.
- Defeat Zicoatl, Warden of the Core
Pick up the Large Soul Core
You have defeated Zicoatl, Warden of the Core. Pick up the Large Soul Core.
- Pick up the Large Soul Core
Return to Infested Barrens
You have retrieved the large Soul Core. Return to Infested Barrens and activate the Stone Altar to gain passage to The Matlan Waterways.
- Return to Infested Barrens and activate the Stone Altar
Enter The Matlan Waterways
You have gained access to The Matlan Waterways. Enter the area, find the control mechanisms and drain the area. Area: Infested Barrens.
- Enter the Matlan Waterways and find the control mechanism
Activate The Matlan Waterways
You have gained access to The Matlan Waterways. Find the control mechanisms and drain the area.
- Find the control mechanism and activate The Matlan Waterways to drain the area
Talk to Alva
You have lowered the water and revealed the Sunken City of Utzaal. Return to town and go down the southwestern stairs to enter it.
- Return to the Encampment and find Alva at the base of the Ziggurat
Alva:
Beyond this sealed door is the Temple of the Sun God, Kopec. I've seen writings by a fellow named Ketzuli that mention his research in this temple, but I can't quite make sense of what the device was or how it functioned. Unfortunately we can't use Kalguuran explosives without risking whatever's inside. However... there's a piece missing from the door. Knowing the Vaal, it'll be made of gold, of course! I recommend heading into the city to search for it. Try looking around the Aggorat area, as that was well known for its opulence and golden tributes, especially at the main temple's apex. Hurry back if you find it!
Enter The Drowned City
The entrance to the Temple of the Sun God is locked. Search for a key in the Aggorat beyond The Drowned City.
- Enter The Drowned City and search for Aggorat
Explore The Drowned City
The entrance to the Temple of the Sun God is locked. Search for a key in the Aggorat beyond The Drowned City.
- Explore The Drowned City and search for Aggorat
Enter the Apex of Filth
You have found the entrance to Aggorat. Enter it and seek out a key to unlock the entrance to the Temple of the Sun God.
- Enter the Apex of Filth and search for a key
Explore the Apex of Filth
Explore Aggorat in search of a key to unlock the entrance to the Temple of the Sun God.
- Explore the Apex of Filth and search for a key
Defeat the Queen of Filth
You have found the Queen of Filth. Defeat her as she may contain the key you are looking for.
- Defeat the Queen of Filth
Pick up the Temple Door Idol
You have defeated the Queen of Filth and she has dropped a Temple Door Idol. It looks like it would fit into the door to the Temple of the Sun God. Pick it up.
- Pick up the Temple Door Idol
Return to Alva with the Temple Door Idol
You have found a key to the Temple of Kopec underneath the treasure hunter encampment. Open the door and enter it.
- Return to Alva with the Temple Door Idol
Return to Alva with the Temple Door Idol
You have found a key to the Temple of Kopec underneath the treasure hunter encampment. Open the door and enter it.
- Return to Alva with the Temple Door Idol
Alva:
You found it! Try placing the idol in the door... Maybe we'll get lucky!
Open the door to the Temple of Kopec
You have shown the Temple Door Idol to Alva. She wants you to open the door to the Temple of Kopec.
- Open the door to the Temple of Kopec
Note: it is possible for a non-party player in the same instance to advance/skip this step without you interacting with Alva/ the door if you have the Temple Door Idol in your inventory.
Enter the Temple of Kopec
You have used the key to open the entrance to the Temple of Kopec. Enter it and seek out the Vaal repository of knowledge.
- Enter the Temple of Kopec underneath the treasure hunter encampment
Explore the Temple of Kopec
You have finally gained access to the Temple of Kopec. Explore it in search of the Vaal repository of knowledge.
- Explore the Temple of Kopec in search of the Vaal repository of knowledge
Defeat Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun
Defeat Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun.
- Defeat Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun
Summon Alva
Alva may have an interest in what happened in the Temple of Kopec. Summon her and let her know.
- Summon Alva and tell her what happened
Speak to Alva
Speak to Alva about the significance of this chamber.
- Speak to Alva
Alva:
Vaal ingenuity never ceases to amaze me... These runes... I can make out symbols for 'blood' and 'offering'... Wait, no... It's not 'a blood offering,' it's 'someone of Vaal blood'... perhaps if I... Agh! It.. worked!? Ooh! Now this is truly something!
Ride the Elevator
Alva has activated an elevator that appears to go up into Ziggurat Encampment. Ride it up.
- Ride the Elevator
Alva:
The apex - It's opening! Goodness me!
Alva:
We're back in the Encampment? I can't believe it... We were right on top of this device the entire time! It's some sort of... gateway... oh, how incredible!
Enter the Time Portal
Enter the Time Portal to go back in time to the past.
- Enter the Gateway
Enter Utzaal in the past
You have entered the Time Portal and have been taken back in time. Enter Utzaal.
- Enter Utzaal in the past
Doryani:
It begins...
Alva:
Are these... living Vaal? In the flesh?! ... Hello! My name is Alva Valai! It was I who-... No - no, don't run away! Ugh, they think we pose a threat, let's go after them! Just look at that view! To see this city in its prime, this is a dream come true!
Enter Utzaal in the past
You have entered the Time Portal and have been taken back in time. Enter Utzaal.
- Enter Utzaal in the past
Alva:
There they are! What are you doing? Don't touch me! We mean no harm! Ugh! I was hoping to avoid conflict...
Explore Utzaal in the past
You have somehow traveled to the past! You are no longer looking for an ancient repository. Search for knowledge about the Beast from the living Vaal themselves.
- Search Utzaal for knowledge about the Beast
Viper Napuatzi:
Halt! Your rampage ends here!
Alva:
Don't worry, I can solve this. This is all just a misunderstanding!
Viper Napuatzi:
Which one of you activated the gate? Which one of you is of Vaal blood?
Alva:
Why, that was me, of course! I am Alva Valai, treasure hunter extraordinaire-
Viper Napuatzi:
Take her! Bring her to Doryani! As for you, I will pay back every drop of Vaal Blood you have spilled.
Defeat Viper Napuatzi
Viper Napuatzi has had Alva taken to Doryani. Defeat Viper Napuatzi to open the path forward and free Alva.
- Defeat Viper Napuatzi
Rescue Alva
Alva has been taken to Aggorat. Find her before it's too late.
- Rescue Alva from Doryani
Enter Aggorat
You have found Aggorat. Enter it and seek out the Black Chambers to free Alva.
- Enter Aggorat and search for the Black Chambers
Fight through Aggorat
Fight your way through Aggorat and find the Black Chambers to free Alva.
- Fight through Aggorat and search for the Black Chambers
Find Doryani in the Black Chambers
Doryani was the Vaal's foremost expert on the Beast and corruption. Find him and free Alva.
- Find Doryani in the Black Chambers
Doryani:
The intruder is here? What of Napuatzi...? I see. No mercy then! Kill her on sight!
Alva:
Help me-
Doryani:
Fool! There's no time for this! Atziri will soon commune with the Beast! Cease your assault!
Doryani:
Stop this at once! I take no pleasure in harming one of my own, but if you persist, I will do with her what I must.
Alva:
Hurry! I'm being held in the farthest chamber-
Capture Doryani
Doryani was the Vaal's foremost expert on the Beast and corruption. Capture him, so that you may interrogate him.
- Capture Doryani for his knowledge of the Beast
Doryani:
So... at the eve of the end, the demon of Atzoatl has finally come for me!
Doryani:
Gah! No! Do not fail me... Not now! Ugh... how could this happen...? All I have done. All that I sacrificed...
Alva:
Your people cannot be saved. History is already written. You can stay here and die... or come with us and help save the future.
Doryani:
Hmm... the legacy of the Vaal must be protected... I do know of a way to contain the Beast.
Alva:
Best you start talking then. My friend here isn't exactly the peacemaking type...
Doryani:
If only I had more time... There is an ancient weapon. A weapon that was used against Corruption, from a civilization lost to the ages. I have one piece of it. Three others were scattered... I have been searching for them, but the Karui have interfered at every turn.
Alva:
So you will help us?
Doryani:
I suppose I must... It is too late for us here. This era is over. I pleaded with Atziri for her patience... but she would not abide me. She will attempt her communion with the Beast, and utter devastation will ravage our people. But... the fact that you are here... a living descendant of our people... it gives me some hope for our future. I will come to your era. Perhaps there is still time.
Alva:
It's settled then. Let's hurry back to the time portal.
Speak to Doryani in Ziggurat Encampment
Speak to Doryani in Ziggurat Encampment.
- Speak to Doryani in Ziggurat Encampment
Doryani:
Now then-it is time we departed. Activate the portal, and we will see about the-
Alva:
What is happening?!
Doryani:
It begins...
Alva:
What do we do?!
Alva:
Help me get (him/her) through the gate!
Use the Gateway
Use the Gateway in the Ziggurat Encampment to travel to the Past.
- Use the Gateway
Survive the Cataclysm
Survive the Cataclysm.
- Survive the Cataclysm
Speak to Doryani
Speak to Doryani.
- Speak to Doryani
Doryani:
Utzaal... my people... they're all long dead. It is one thing to hear it, but... another to see it. This city is nothing but a grave. I can't change their fate, but the Vaal are not entirely gone. Alva—and her Vaal ancestry—is proof of that. I will do what I must to protect what remains, and perhaps one day we can rebuild. For that to happen, we need the Weapon. We must travel to the archipelago the Karui call Ngamakanui. If the pieces still exist, that is where they will be found.
Speak to Alva
Speak to Alva.
- Speak to Alva
Alva:
Oh good, you're alive! Well... that was quite the adventure, wasn't it?
The Hooded One:
Have you learned the location of the Weapon?
- Ranger: He has told me the Weapon is in pieces. One is around his neck. The others are scattered in a Karui archipelago.
- Huntress: Aye. He mentioned the Weapon's in pieces. One piece is on him. The others, scattered around a Karui archipelago.
- Monk: He has revealed the truth. The Weapon is in pieces. He retains one of them. The others are somewhere to be found in a Karui archipelago.
- Witch: I have. But it has been split into pieces. The Royal Thaumaturge has one and claims the others are scattered around a Karui archipelago.
- Sorceress: Doryani has informed me the Weapon is in pieces. He safeguards one piece, but the others are scattered around a Karui archipelago.
- Warrior: Doryani claims it is in pieces. He holds one. But there are three others he says are scattered in a Karui archipelago.
- Mercenary: Yep. The weapon ain't whole no more. Doryani's got a piece of it. The rest are scattered around some Karui archipelago.
The Hooded One:
Ngamakanui. Interesting... We must make haste.
Alva:
Well then... how about I take you and your merry friends to Kingsmarch? The port town is within the area of Ngamakanui. From there you can charter a ship from my contact and begin your search. We've quite a haul of treasure we've borrowed from Utzaal... It will more than cover the charter cost.
The Hooded One:
Hmm. Kingsmarch would indeed be a wise location from which to base ourselves.
Alva:
Great! We can leave whenever you're ready, just let me know.
The Hooded One:
Returning with Doryani was an inspired move. As the foremost expert on the Beast that ever lived, he is exactly the man we need. I doubt we can trust him in a broader sense, but, for the moment, our goals are aligned. He wishes to contain the Beast, and so do we. If he thinks we should travel south to Ngamakanui, then so we shall. This weapon of the Precursors... it may just be our best hope...
Travel to Kingsmarch
You have captured the foremost Vaal expert on the Beast, and brought him to the present to aid you now. Speak to Alva to travel with her and Doryani to Kingsmarch.
- Speak to Alva to travel to Kingsmarch
Alva:
It's a long overland journey to Kingsmarch, but there shouldn't be too much danger once we leave the jungle. The Kalguurans keep the road reasonably secure. Shall we?
Quest Complete
Quest Complete - You have captured the foremost Vaal expert on the Beast, and brought him to the present to aid you now.
Version history
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