The Trail of Corruption (Act 2)
The Trail of Corruption | |
| Required | Yes |
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| Start | Enter the Ardura Caravan |
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| Completion | |
The Trail of Corruption is a quest in act 2.
Rewards
- Defeat Jamanra at the Halani Gates: Level 7
Uncut Skill GemUncut Skill GemCreates a Skill Gem or Level an existing gem to level #Right Click to engrave a Skill Gem.
- Recreate the Horn of the Vastiri: Level 2
Uncut Support GemUncut Support GemCreates a Support GemRight Click to engrave a Support Gem.
Quest log
Speak to the Hooded One
You have boarded the Ardura Caravan. Speak to the Hooded One for information on what your next move should be.
- Speak to the Hooded One
The Hooded One:
The Beast is on the move, twisting the desert as it goes, waking ancient dead and unknown horrors alike. The Countess brought it here as part of some nefarious plan. I assume she has allies here. We must track them down and convince them to give up this madness.
Speak to the Sekhema
The Hooded One believes the ardura will aid in the pursuit of the Seed of Corruption. Speak with the Sekhema to request their support.
- Talk to the Sekhema of the Ardura
Sekhema Asala (Sorceress only):
I am Asala, the Sekhema of the Ardura. I have heard of you, of course, but Zarka assures me you have almost served your time of banishment. Time will tell.
Sekhema Asala (other characters):
I am Asala, the Sekhema of the Ardura. I care not where you came from, nor what caste you might have been there. All that matters is that you have shown yourself capable in battle, jingakh. Remain a friend to the Ardura, and you shall have nothing but respect from us.
(Sorceress only)
Consult with Asala
Consult with Asala to learn more about the Beast.
- Consult with Asala
Sekhema Asala:
So, the Beast has entered the world once more. We were following a trail of corruption before we were waylaid, and now we shall resume the hunt. We Maraketh are honor bound to seek and contain Corruption wherever it may be found. It seems this sacred duty falls on us once more. The trail connects to two locations, but we don't know where the Beast currently resides. I am willing to begin wherever you and your Shade think is wisest.
Investigate areas of Corruption
Scouts have reported Corruption in two areas. Use the Desert Map to travel to either in search of the Beast.
- Travel with the Ardura Caravan to areas of reported Corruption
Talk to Asala
The Halani Gates are unexpectedly closed. Ask Asala what to do next.
- Talk to Asala about the closed Gates
Sekhema Asala (The Halani Gates first):
The Halani Gates are closed for the first time in one thousand years! This can only be related to the Beast. We should investigate the Faridun camp and demand answers.
Sekhema Asala (Mawdun Quarry first):
The Halani Gates are closed, and the Faridun hold them in defense of the Beast. We will have to find another way.
Use the Desert Map to travel to Mawdun Quarry
Use the Desert Map to travel to Mawdun Quarry in search of the Faridun, who may have closed the Halani Gates.
- Use the Desert Map to travel to Mawdun Quarry
Explore the area
Explore Mawdun Quarry in your search for the Beast.
- Explore Mawdun Quarry
Enter Mawdun Mine
Enter Mawdun Mine and continue your search for the Beast.
- Enter Mawdun Mine
Investigate Mawdun Mine
You have discovered a foundry run by the Faridun, which now seems to be abandoned. Investigate it.
- Investigate Mawdun Mine
Defeat Rudja, Dread Engineer
Defeat Rudja, Dread Engineer.
- Defeat Rudja, Dread Engineer
Talk to the Defector
You have found a Faridun defector. Question her.
- Question the Faridun Defector
Risu:
One thousand praises, my friend! I thought I would die here. Please, take me back to your caravan and I will tell you everything you want to know.
Return to the Caravan with the Defector
Return to town and find Asala at the lead cart to question the Defector about Jamanra, the Risen King's destinations.
- Return to the Caravan's lead cart to question the Defector there
Risu:
I know what Jamanra intends. Atop the burial spires of Deshar lie the Maraketh's most honoured dead. The King has become driven by madness to seek any trace of ancient flesh from those of renown or power in life. He intends to feed their bodies to the horrific creature he keeps in a cage behind his throne. They call it the Beast. I have seen it, and the sight haunts my nightmares...
Talk to Risu about the closed Gates
Return to town and talk to Risu about the locked Halani Gates.
- Return to the Caravan and talk to Risu about the closed Gates
Risu:
The Halani Gates are closed! Then Jamanra must have succeeded in capturing them. He planned to close the gates to prevent the Maraketh from interrupting his... harvest. A siege from the front would be impossible now. But there is another way. An ancient passage lost to time. It was used by the traitor Balbala. I can show you where it is, if you will use it to stop Jamanra before it is too late.
Talk to Asala about Risu's information
Talk to Asala about Risu's information.
- Talk to Asala about Risu's information
Sekhema Asala:
So, the outcasts have raised their new 'King' from the grave, and he seeks to violate Deshar— to feed our honoured dead to the Beast. Such a transgression... those vile dogs! Our city of the dead lies beyond the Halani Gates—we should move to crush the Faridun immediately. Let us see if this defector's information is truthful. Infiltrate this supposed passage, find your way to the top of the Gates without being detected, and then call for aid. I shall answer.
Shambrin (Sorceress only):
If you are traveling through Traitor's Passage, there is something I wish to ask of you. Did your akhara keep the tale of the Traitor, Balbala? She is still sealed there, somewhere along the tunnel as an undying Djinn. She served her sentence long ago, but knowledge of the location was lost. It is long past time to release her.
Shambrin (other characters):
If you are traveling through Traitor's Passage, there is something I wish to ask of you. The Traitor, Balbala. According to the tales, she is still sealed there, somewhere along the tunnel, as an undying Djinn. She served her sentence long ago, but knowledge of the location was lost. It is long past time to release her. I will tell you her story, if you wish, but I doubt it will mean much to a jingakh.
Use the Desert Map to travel to Traitor's Passage
Use the Desert Map to travel to Traitor's Passage.
- Use the Desert Map to travel to Traitor's Passage
Ascend Traitor's Passage
Risu, a defector of the Faridun, has informed you of a way to the top of the gates. Ascend Traitor's Passage to reach them.
- Ascend Traitor's Passage to reach the top of the Gates
Assist Asala in opening the Gates
The Ardura Maraketh have run into some trouble. Assist Sekhema Asala in fighting the enemy and opening the Gates.
- Find a way to open the Gates with Asala
Open the second Gate
The Ardura Maraketh have run into some trouble. Assist Sekhema Asala in fighting the enemy and opening the Gates.
- Fight your way to the second Gate and open it
Open the third Gate
The Ardura Maraketh have run into some trouble. Assist Sekhema Asala in fighting the enemy and opening the Gates.
- Fight your way to the third Gate and open it
Press on with Asala
The third Gate mechanism has been destroyed. Fight your way forward.
- Fight your way forward
Defeat Jamanra, the Risen King
A Corrupted leader known as Jamanra, the Risen King has united the Faridun and attacked the Maraketh. Help Asala defeat him.
- Help Asala slay the Corrupted leader of the Faridun
Return to the Caravan
You have found a desert sandstorm that is blocking the path forward. Return to the caravan and speak to Zarka to find out how to proceed.
- Return to the Ardura Caravan and speak to Zarka
Zarka:
Jamanra can control the sands? This was not an ability he had in life. It must be born of Corruption. There is something in the tales that could help us overcome such a power. It was said that the Horn of the Vastiri could control the winds. I believe the Horn's location has been lost to time... but... perhaps it is possible that we can reconstruct it. We would have to retrace the steps of our greatest heroine, Orbala, on her final adventure. Speak to Asala. She knows the tale, and where it might take us. Let her know how you wish to begin. Or, you may seek my wisdom if you have further questions.
Zarka rewards you with a Level 7 Uncut Skill GemUncut Skill GemCreates a Skill Gem or Level an existing gem to level #Right Click to engrave a Skill Gem..
Speak to Asala
Zarka has determined that only recreating the Horn of the Vastiri will serve to dispel Jamanra, the Risen King's sandstorm. Speak to Asala to learn about Orbala's footsteps.
- Speak to Asala to learn about Orbala's footsteps
Sekhema Asala:
Ah, yes, the Horn of the Vastiri... I know the tale. The ancient city of Keth, the Badlands, and the Valley of the Titans... We can retrace Orbala's steps in any order.
Recreate the Horn of the Vastiri
Zarka has determined that only recreating the Horn of the Vastiri will serve to dispel Jamanra, the Risen King's sandstorm. Retrace the legendary Orbala's footsteps to make a Horn of your own.
- Retrace the legendary Orbala's path to recreate the Horn of the Vastiri
Complete the following quests in order to progress:
Zarka:
Impressive, young one! Now we have everything we need to recreate the Horn of the Vastiri. It'll take a bit of carving... hmm, I think the Flame Ruby goes here... imbue the essence of water with the proper motions... maybe I'll just tighten that there... snap that off... oh! I hope that wasn't important... alright. It's a bit like the original Horn. If my fingers were more nimble, I could have done better. This won't blow a gale across the entire Vastiri, but it will serve our purpose. Here. Take it. You retraced Orbala's journey, so you should be the one to sound the Horn.
Asala rewards you with a Level 2 Uncut Support GemUncut Support GemCreates a Support GemRight Click to engrave a Support Gem..
Take the Horn of the Vastiri
You have provided everything required to recreate the Horn of the Vastiri. Speak to Zarka to obtain it.
- Return to Zarka to obtain the Horn of the Vastiri
Sekhema Asala:
It is time to use the reforged Horn of the Vastiri to open the way through. Prepare yourself. War is nigh.
Use the Desert Map to return to the Sandstorm
You and Zarka have recreated the Horn of the Vastiri. Use the Desert Map to return to the Sandstorm to dispel it.
- Use the Desert Map to return to the Sandstorm at the Halani Gates
Use the Horn of the Vastiri
You have returned to the Sandstorm. Use the Horn of the Vastiri to dispel it.
- Use the Horn of the Vastiri to clear the Sandstorm
Head to the front of the caravan to sound the horn.
Speak to Asala
You have sounded the Horn of the Vastiri and dispelled Jamanra, the Risen King's sandstorm. Speak to Asala.
- Speak to Asala
Sekhema Asala:
I am hesitant to allow you access to sacred Deshar, but better a single jingakh than an army of spiteful enemies. Our city of the dead must be protected, no matter the cost.
Use the Desert Map to travel to Deshar
The Faridun may already be feeding the Honoured Dead at the Maraketh Burial Spires to the Beast. Use the Desert Map to travel there and confront them.
- Use the Desert Map to travel to Deshar
Ascend Deshar
The Faridun may already be feeding the Honoured Dead to the Beast. Ascend Deshar and confront them.
- Ascend Deshar
Travel through the Path of Mourning
The Faridun may already be feeding the Honoured Dead to the Beast. Travel through the Path of Mourning and confront them.
- Travel through the Path of Mourning
Defeat Jamanra, the Abomination
The Faridun are atop Deshar. Find their King and confront him.
- Defeat Jamanra, the Abomination
Defeat Tor Gul, the Defiler
The Faridun have escaped with the Beast. Defeat Tor Gul, the Defiler, so that you may continue pursuing them.
- Defeat Tor Gul, the Defiler
Speak to Asala
The Ardura have finally caught up to the Faridun. Speak to Asala to learn about the final battle.
- Speak to Asala
Sekhema Asala:
The Faridun have assembled a tremendous Dreadnought, a war caravan larger than we have ever seen. As we speak, it is barreling through the heart of the Vastiri, leaving devastation in its wake.
We have their trail now. They will not escape!
Use the Desert Map to travel to the Dreadnought
Use the Desert Map to travel to the Dreadnought.
- Use the Desert Map to travel to the Dreadnought
Sekhema Asala:
The Faridun have assembled a tremendous Dreadnought, a war caravan larger than we have ever seen. As we speak, it is barreling through the heart of the Vastiri, leaving devastation in its wake.
Fight your way forward
According to Risu, the Beast is kept in a cage behind Jamanra, the Abomination's throne. Fight your way there.
- Fight your way through the Faridun
Fight your way to the the Throne
According to Risu, the Beast is kept in a cage behind Jamanra, the Abomination's throne. Fight your way there.
- Fight your way to Jamanra, the Abomination's throne
The Countess: You again! The fool under the Hooded One's sway. Do you even know what he is? No matter. You'll find my King far more capable than Count Geonor. My King-take the power you were promised. Put an end to this nuisance!
Jamanra, the Abomination: Ahh.. the Sekhema of the Ardura. Bow before your King!
Sekhema Asala: The Maraketh do not bow to kings. We skin them.
Defeat Jamanra, the Abomination
Defeat Jamanra, the Abomination in combat.
- Defeat Jamanra, the Abomination
Reduce Jamanra's life to 50%, which will cause him to partially recover and cause a cutscene to occur.
Sekhema Asala: Submit! You are finished!
Jamanra, the Abomination: We will have what is ours! For my people!
The Countess: We're running out of time. End this!
Sekhema Asala: What are you doing?!
Jamanra, the Abomination: Nothing matters now but the Beast. Go! I don't have time for this. Sands, bend to my will! Impede my enemies!
Jamanra will sever the part of the Dreadnought holding the Beast, allowing the Countess to escape.
In Phase 2, after reducing Jamanra to 1 life, interact with Sekhema Asala to have her behead him.
Jamanra, the Abomination: You have accomplished... Nothing. Oriana will prevail... And the Faridun will rule the Vastiri.
Sekhema Asala: This is not over. Not yet. Jamanra! I return you to the embrace of death! It is done.
Sekhema Asala:
The war is over. I have given him an honourable death. This may prove to heal the wound between the Faridun and the Maraketh. Return with me. I must address my people.
Speak to the Hooded One in the Shrine to the Northwest
The Countess escaped with the Beast once again. Speak to the Hooded One for further clarity on what to do next. He can be found in a shrine to the northwest of the caravan, that you must travel to on foot.
- Speak to the Hooded One in the Shrine to the Northwest of the Caravan
The Hooded One:
My worst fears have been realised. The Beast is beyond our means now.
You're right. I have not been entirely forthcoming ... it is time I told you who I truly am.
I am... a god. I am the Thief of Virtue. I am Sin. And I have failed once again. It was I who created the Beast... the Seed of Corruption that now threatens to grow anew, and it is my responsibility. As it is my creation that once again threatens all of Wraeclast, it is by my hand that it must be contained. All I can ask is that, knowing who I am, you still see the importance of our task.
The Beast has grown beyond our ability to contain it. We must search for something greater than we currently possess, something that can drain its power and bring it back to a more manageable form. While I slumbered under the numbing effects of Corruption, there was an empire that mastered the use of that deadly energy. We must go to the jungles of the long-ago Vaal. Their ruins may yet hold the secrets we need. That is where we must go, to the sunken city of Utzaal. It is our only hope.
Speak to the Hooded One in the Shrine to the Northwest
The Countess escaped with the Beast once again. Speak to the Hooded One for further clarity on what to do next. He can be found in a shrine to the northwest of the caravan, that you must travel to on foot.
- Speak to the Hooded One in the Shrine to the Northwest of the Caravan
Talk to Asala to travel south to the Sandswept Marsh
The lost empire of the Vaal may hold ancient knowledge that will aid in containing the Beast. Talk to Asala to travel south. The Maraketh will bring you to the Sandswept Marsh.
- Talk to Asala to travel south to the Sandswept Marsh
Sekhema Asala:
Yes, we can take you to the edge of the desert. Then, we will continue to track the Beast. You {must} find a way to contain it. When we find out where it is being taken, we will seek you out. Until then, may the winds ever be calm on your path.
Quest Complete
Quest Complete - You have pursued the Beast across the Vastiri Outskirts and defeated Jamanra, the Abomination in combat.
Walkthrough
This quest spans through the whole Act 2. At first the player have to gain access to the Act 2 town The Ardura Caravan (by doing the sub-quest 
Earning Passage), and then reach The Halani Gates. Found out that the main door of the Gates is locked, the player have to reach the Gates via Traitor's Passage. However, Countess the antagonist escaped from the Gates by the aid of Jamanra, the Risen King, and a sandstorm blocked the player to chase the antagonist .
So that the player have to recreate 
The Horn of the VastiriThe Horn of the VastiriWhen Orbala drew in a mighty breath and sounded the Horn,
every tent in the whole of the Plains blew wildly open.Travel to the Sandstorm and sound this Horn to open the way.
by finishing three sub quests: 
A Theft of Ivory, 
The City of Seven Waters and 
A Crown of Stone.
The sandstorm disappeared after the player used the horn, and the player chase the Countess by reaching The Spires of Deshar. However, Countess, boarding Jamanra and their Dreadnought once again escaped. So that the player made a boarding attack to The Dreadnought.
After a boss fight with the Act boss Jamanra, the Abomination, the Countess once again escaped. The Hooded One asked the player to travel to Vaal ruin.
This storyline main quest is followed by 
Legacy of the Vaal.
Version history
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