The Sacred Ashes (Death's Vigil)

The Sacred Ashes is an Act 3 side quest offered by The Keeper of Tomes in the Bastion of the Order, after completing A Catalyst.

Objectives

 * Slay the Chosen guarding the Ashes (0/1)
 * Gather the Desecrated Ashes
 * Deliver the Ashes to the Keeper of Tomes at Sorrow's Bastion

Guide
The Tomb of Archon Barthollem is located near Fort Ikon. At the end of the second level of the Tomb can be found the spirit of Archon Barthollem, who will drop the Desecrated Ashes of Empyrion when defeated. Return the Ashes to the Keeper of Tomes for the reward.

Rewards
The Keeper of Tomes will then offer the Service Beyond Death quest.

Dialogue
(Before accepting the quest)

The Keeper of Tomes

Master Varuuk speaks highly of your contributions. The Order values the Legion's assistance, and yours.

But by now I am sure you are eager to see the culmination of your efforts. However, one last thing remains before we can return Malkadarr to us.

What is it?


 * Underneath Fort Ikon to the north, there is a crypt dedicated to an ancient faith. Therein lies the Tomb of Archon Barthollem, a once powerful priest. The Archon was cremated upon death, his ashes stored within a sacred urn. In order to bring back Malkadarr, we must gather these ashes. They will serve as the core of his revenant body.


 * Unfortunately, Kymon's Chosen have already moved in on the crypt, declaring its contents sacred to their misguided faith.


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 * We will have to take the ashes from them by force.


 * The Order is already advancing on the crypt as we speak. I need you to spearhead the attack. Wipe them out and claim the ashes for the Order!


 * [[File:Dialogue icon accept quest.png]] I will gather the ashes.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon decline quest.png]] I will not take part in this slaughter.

(After gathering the Ashes)

The Keeper of Tomes

Have you vanquished our foes and claimed the ashes?

Yes, I have them here. (Completes quest)

Excellent! With these ashes, Malkadarr shall once again take form in the physical realm.

I hope many Chosen died trying to stop you from claiming them.

Can we perform the ritual now? (Leads to the quest Service Beyond Death)

They were of no consequence.

They fought fanatically to defend them.