
Polar Opposites
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Discover the contrast between two opposing forces in Hernand.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Trace
Chapter
Chapter 1
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
10-15 min
Location
Axiom Archive (Abyss)
Prerequisites
Complete Mystical Key
Walkthrough
- 1Step on the glowing pressure platform directly in front of you upon entering the Abyss
- 2Wait for the Abyss Nexus to activate — a cutscene will play explaining fast travel
- 3Follow the cobbled path straight ahead toward the white building structure
- 4Approach the building's main entrance to trigger the Axiom Force acquisition cutscene
- 5After gaining Axiom Force, look to your right for two circular floor plates with yellow outlines
- 6Use Axiom Force to grab the first floor plate (left one) and rotate it clockwise
- 7Rotate the second floor plate (right one) to align the yellow patterns with nearby energy wires
- 8Once both plates are correctly aligned, the building doors will automatically open
- 9Enter the building and proceed down the hallway
- 10Speak with Alustin the Alchemist when you meet him
- 11Watch the cutscene — Alustin teleports you to the skybridge, starting Abyss Without Balance
Tips
- Axiom Force is learned in this quest — it's essential for all future Abyss puzzles
- The two floor plates must have their yellow outlines aligned with the energy wires to unlock the door
- Use your map to orient yourself — the building entrance is always ahead on the cobbled path
- Alustin's cutscene is mandatory — you cannot skip it without triggering the next quest
- This is the first puzzle using Axiom Force — future puzzles will be more complex but follow similar logic
NPCs Involved
- Alustin
- Narrator
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Last updated: March 2026