OVERVIEW
Chapter 1 takes place in Hernand, a castle town governed by House Celeste. You'll help local residents with various tasks that teach essential mechanics — from arm wrestling and chimney sweeping to exploring the Abyss and unlocking powerful traversal abilities.
CHAPTER 1 QUEST STRUCTURE
Trials of Kindness
├── Where Rumors Gather (Hernand Tavern, arm wrestling, merchants)
├── Mysterious Man (the beggar, sewer exploration)
├── True Wisdom in Kindness (sewer puzzle, noblewoman)
├── Heart Beyond Borders (Rulupee's cat Jiji)
└── Actions Speak Louder Than Words (chimney cleaning)
Traces
├── Mystical Key (Hernand Castle, Faded Abyss Artifact)
├── Polar Opposites (Axiom Force tutorial, tube puzzles)
├── Abyss Without Balance (skybridge puzzles, Force Palm)
└── Woman in White (Gliding ability unlocked)
KEY UNLOCKS IN THIS CHAPTER
- Axiom Force — telekinesis for moving and rotating objects
- Force Palm — concentrated energy blast
- Gliding — stamina-based aerial traversal
- Precision Jump — targeted landing for platforming
- Blinding Flash / Concentrating Light — light-based puzzle solving
After completing both quest lines, Chapter 2: Golden Greed begins immediately.
NEXT: Chapter 2 — Golden Greed