The Magic of the Ancients is a side quest that can be found within the Arlathan Forest during the Signs and Portents Main Quest. It’ll require you to track down crystals to charge an artifact and this page will provide you their locations!

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The artifact seems to be lacking power.

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The Magic of the Ancients Starting Location¶

Once you’ve reached the main quest Signs and Portents, head over to the Jagged Ruins which is located in the northwest portion of the Arlathan Forest and then investigate the artifact as soon as you enter to get this quest underway.

Find Crystals to Charge The Artifact¶

The artifact seems to be lacking sufficient charge so you’ll need to hunt down crystals which are scattered around the nearby area to charge it. There are three in total, so to begin you’ll want to head left from the artifact and climb up onto the rock near the cart, then look up and use Bellara’s expertise to tinker with it. You’ll now want to drop down and head up the slope, then follow the path all the way around (avoid the stairs) to find the second artifact.

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(1 of 3) the first crystal can be found to the left of the artifact.

Next up, you’ll want to backtrack and take the stairs, then take the zipline across to find the third and final malfunction crystal. Head back down to the artifact and get Bellara to repair to bring the quest to a close. There is a chest up for grabs in this area and we recommend that you hunt them down before leaving the area, as the item could give you a much needed advantage for the upcoming quests! It can be found by heading up to the location of the final crystal and then interacting with the laser and pointing it at the device to the northeast to reveal a hidden platform.

The Magic of the Ancients Quest Rewards¶

For completing the quest, you’ll get 500 XP,Companion Bond Increase, +100 Veil Jumpers Strength, +5 Venadahl’s Tears and 200 Gold.