Walkthrough · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Walkthrough

Into the Forsaken Tides. After placing the Burnmont fragments at the Shrine of Mysteries, the next pedestal activates. A fragment trail leads to a coastal island — investigate both timelines, traverse the sea cave network, and recover the next stone tablet pieces.

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Route summary

At a Glance

RouteCoastal Island (Past and Present Timelines)

Main ObjectiveRecover the coastal island fragments

Key LocationsOld Harbor Town, Sea Cave Network

Key TaskInvestigate both timelines and clear the sea cave route

Major FightsSea cave encounters

Platform NotesRoute progression shared across all platforms

Step by step

Coastal Island Route

1. Place the Burnmont Fragments at the Shrine

Return to the Shrine of Mysteries with the fragments recovered from Mt. Flame.
Approach the active pedestals and place the Burnmont fragments to trigger the next sequence.
A new pedestal activates, pointing toward a coastal island on the world map.

2. Reach the Coastal Island (Present Day)

Board your ship and sail to the newly revealed coastal island.
Explore the present-day settlement and speak with locals about the area's history.
Look for signs of a past crisis — collapsed structures, abandoned buildings, or residents who refer to an old disaster.

3. Find the Time Gateway and Enter the Past

Locate the temporal marker on the island — a monument, well, or sacred site connected to the past timeline.
Complete any conditions required to activate the gateway before entering.
Enter the past-timeline version of Old Harbor Town.

4. Navigate Old Harbor Town and the Sea Cave Network

Speak with past-timeline residents to understand the harbor town's original crisis.
Follow the route that leads to the sea cave entrance.
Work through the sea cave network toward the fragment chamber. Specific branching paths and chest locations are currently in active validation.

5. Recover Fragments and Return to the Shrine

Defeat the encounter guarding the fragment chamber in the sea caves. Boss identity and stats are currently in active validation.
Collect the stone tablet fragments from the chamber.
Exit the past timeline, return to your ship, and sail back to the Shrine of Mysteries.

Checklist

Place Burnmont fragments at the Shrine.
Sail to the coastal island.
Explore the present-day settlement.
Locate the time gateway.
Enter the past timeline.
Navigate the sea cave network.
Recover stone tablet fragments.
Return to the Shrine of Mysteries.

Tips / Watch For

Save before entering the sea caves.
Talk to all past-timeline NPCs — clues narrow the cave route.
Use your fragment detector near the harbor entrance to confirm proximity.

Route Planner Q&A

1. Where do I start?
Return to the Shrine of Mysteries and place the Burnmont fragments on the active pedestals.
2. What is the objective?
Follow the new pedestal trail to the coastal island and recover the stone tablet fragments from the sea cave network.
3. What do I do next?
Board your ship from the Shrine and sail to the newly revealed coastal island on the world map.
4. What are the key stops?
Shrine of Mysteries, Coastal Island (present), Old Harbor Town (past), Sea Cave Network.
5. What should I watch for?
The time gateway — it may require an item or NPC interaction before it activates.
6. What should I avoid?
Bypassing past-timeline NPC conversations — they often reveal the location of the cave entrance.
7. What should I collect before leaving?
Stone tablet fragments from the sea cave chamber. Check all branching paths before exiting the past timeline.
8. When am I done?
When the cave encounter is cleared and all required fragments are recovered.
9. Where do I go next?
Return to the Shrine of Mysteries to activate the next pedestal and reveal a new region.

Platform Notes

Core route steps apply across all platforms. If a platform-specific difference is found, this section will call it out. Confirm exact controls in the in-game settings menu on your platform.

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC / Steam PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X|S

Nintendo Switch Notes

This walkthrough uses controller-first language and avoids unverified platform button labels. Route progression is shared unless a platform-specific difference is verified. Confirm exact controls and button mappings in your in-game settings menu.

Nintendo Switch 2 Notes

This walkthrough uses controller-first language and avoids unverified platform button labels. Route progression is shared unless a platform-specific difference is verified. Confirm exact controls and button mappings in your in-game settings menu.

PC / Steam Notes

This walkthrough uses controller-first language. Keyboard and mouse bindings may differ from controller layouts. Confirm exact keybinds in the in-game settings menu. Route progression is shared unless a platform-specific difference is verified.

PlayStation 5 Notes

This walkthrough uses controller-first language and avoids unverified platform button labels. Route progression is shared unless a platform-specific difference is verified. Confirm exact controls and button mappings in your in-game settings menu.

Xbox Series X|S Notes

This walkthrough uses controller-first language and avoids unverified platform button labels. Route progression is shared unless a platform-specific difference is verified. Confirm exact controls and button mappings in your in-game settings menu.