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Follow the trail of the mysterious key to Hernand Castle and enter the Abyss. Meet Alustin the Alchemist, solve Axiom Force puzzles, and gain the power of Flight from the Woman in White.
Type
Main Story
Chapter
Chapter 1
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
20-30 minutes
Location
Hernand / Hernand Castle / Abyss Dimension
Prerequisites
Complete Trials of Kindness
Walkthrough
- 1Examine the Mystical Key in your inventory using Space (keyboard) or Square/X (controller)
- 2Travel to Hernand Castle and speak with guards to gain entry
- 3Navigate to the second floor: turn right at the entrance, then go up stairs
- 4Turn right again and unlock the first door on the left with the mystical key
- 5Collect loot from the chest in the alchemist's chamber
- 6Enter the shining gate portal to the Abyss dimension
- 7Activate the Abyss Nexus by stepping on the pressure platform
- 8Follow the path to a white building entrance
- 9Use Axiom Force power to rotate circles and direct energy to unlock the door
- 10Speak with Alustin the Alchemist inside
- 11Cross the skybridge by rotating the Axiom Force circle until you hear an audio cue
- 12Activate the Abyss Nexus at the skybridge's end
- 13Use Axiom Force to move floating cube and remove an invisible wall
- 14Synthesize the Abyss Cell using Force Palm skill
- 15Activate the 8-point wheel power supply
- 16Meet the Woman in White and receive Flight ability
- 17Use flight to safely descend back to Hernand
Tips
- This quest combines exploration, puzzle solving, and Axiom Force mechanics
- The Mystical Key is crucial — examine it carefully to gain clues about your next destination
- Axiom Force power is essential for solving environmental puzzles and unlocking doors
- Use the audio cues from Axiom Force rotations as guides for puzzle solutions
- The Flight ability gained from the Woman in White unlocks new exploration options
NPCs Involved
- Alustin
- Woman in White
Rewards
Faded Abyss Artifact
Palmar Pill
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Last updated: March 2026