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Find Ketheric Thorm's Relic

An Act Two quest that leads through the Thorm Mausoleum and the Gauntlet of Shar to the Nightsong, whose fate determines whether Ketheric Thorm remains invulnerable.

RoleMain-story quest and major Act Two turning point
StatusAvailable in Act Two
Importancemajor
RewardProgress toward the confrontation with Ketheric Thorm and a decision concerning the Nightsong.
TimeVariable; includes exploration, trials and combat.
  • ActAct Two
  • TypeMain-story sub-quest
  • Primary areaThorm Mausoleum and Gauntlet of Shar
  • Core objectiveUncover the source of Ketheric Thorm's immortality
  • Required progression itemFour Umbral Gemstones
  • Major encounterYurgir
  • Decision pointThe fate of the Nightsong
  • RiskOther Moonrise Towers tasks can become unavailable

This overview uses descriptive values rather than unverified numerical statistics.

Key takeawaysSpoilers

Keep these points in mind before entering the deepest part of the quest.

  • The target is not a conventional relic The investigation ultimately identifies the Nightsong as the source connected to Ketheric Thorm's immortality.
  • Four Umbral Gemstones are central The Gauntlet of Shar route requires four Umbral Gemstones, collected through its trials and the confrontation with Yurgir.
  • Plan around the point of no return Going too far can make unfinished tasks at Moonrise Towers unavailable, so resolve important business before committing to the deepest progression.
  • The ending is a decision Reaching the Nightsong forces a choice about its fate, with consequences for Ketheric Thorm's invulnerability and Shadowheart's personal quest.

Find Ketheric Thorm's Relic overviewSpoilers

Find Ketheric Thorm's Relic is an Act Two investigation into the source of Ketheric Thorm's immortality, culminating in the Nightsong's imprisonment in the Shadowfell.

This sub-quest begins when the party starts connecting Ketheric Thorm's apparent invulnerability with a hidden relic. The investigation can be advanced through conversations with Disciple Z'rell or Thisobald Thorm, or by reading Balthazar's diary. These entry points point toward the Thorm Mausoleum rather than resolving the mystery immediately.

The route continues into the Gauntlet of Shar, where the party must overcome its trials and gather four Umbral Gemstones. The gemstones are needed to reach the deeper part of the complex, and one is obtained by defeating the demon Yurgir. The area combines traversal, puzzle-solving and combat, so rushing directly toward the quest marker can leave essential progress incomplete.

At the end of the path, the supposed relic is revealed to be the Nightsong, a being imprisoned in the Shadowfell. Balthazar has been sent to secure it for Ketheric Thorm, while Shadowheart has her own reason for reaching the Nightsong and may seek the chance to become a Dark Justiciar. The quest therefore ends in a consequential decision rather than a simple item recovery.

This decision is a major turning point for Act Two. The fate of the Nightsong determines whether Ketheric Thorm remains invincible or becomes vulnerable for the final confrontation, and progressing beyond the relevant point can close off or alter unfinished activity at Moonrise Towers.

Where this sits

InvestigationLearn that Ketheric Thorm's power has a hidden source.
MausoleumReach the Thorm Mausoleum and locate the entrance to the deeper complex.
TrialsComplete the Gauntlet of Shar challenges and gather the Umbral Gemstones.
ShadowfellReach the imprisoned Nightsong and make the central decision.
  1. 1Learn about the relicquestSpeak with relevant NPCs or inspect Balthazar's diary.
  2. 2Enter the Thorm MausoleumlocationFollow the investigation to the mausoleum.
  3. 3Complete the Gauntlet of ShardungeonFinish the trials and defeat Yurgir for the required gemstones.
  4. ●Reach the Nightsongmajor decisionProceed into the Shadowfell.

The quest moves from investigation to dungeon traversal, then into a major Act Two decision.

Requirements

The quest requires access to Act Two and a way to investigate the source of Ketheric Thorm's immortality.

  • RequiredAct Two accessThe quest is an Act Two sub-quest and cannot be pursued as an early-game objective.
  • RequiredA lead about the relicAdvance the investigation by speaking with Disciple Z'rell or Thisobald Thorm, or by reading Balthazar's diary.
  • RecommendedPreparation for the Gauntlet of SharBring a party prepared for trials, exploration and combat; the route includes a confrontation with Yurgir.
  • RecommendedResolve important Moonrise Towers businessComplete activities you do not want to lose before advancing too far into the quest.
  • OptionalShadowheart considerationIf Shadowheart is part of the party, account for her personal interest in reaching the Nightsong and the possibility that she seeks to become a Dark Justiciar.

Objectives

  1. Investigate the source of Ketheric Thorm's immortality.Use the available dialogue or written lead to establish where the relic is being kept.
  2. Reach the Thorm Mausoleum.Travel to the mausoleum identified by the investigation and begin the route into the Gauntlet of Shar.
  3. Complete the Gauntlet of Shar challenges.Progress through the trials and secure the Umbral Gemstones needed to open the way forward.
  4. Defeat Yurgir.Obtain one of the four Umbral Gemstones by overcoming the demon in the Gauntlet of Shar.
  5. Reach the Nightsong in the Shadowfell.Continue past the Gauntlet's final access point to find the being connected to Ketheric Thorm's invulnerability.
  6. Decide the fate of the Nightsong.Make the central choice that determines the next stage of Ketheric Thorm's storyline.

WalkthroughSpoilers

  1. 01

    Investigate the source of Ketheric Thorm's immortality.

    Establish the immortality investigation

    Begin by speaking with Disciple Z'rell or Thisobald Thorm, or by reading Balthazar's diary. These are alternative ways to uncover the lead that Ketheric Thorm's immortality is tied to a hidden relic rather than an ordinary source of power.

    TipIf one dialogue route is unavailable, look for Balthazar's diary instead of abandoning the investigation.

  2. 02

    Reach the Thorm Mausoleum.

    Travel to the Thorm Mausoleum

    Follow the investigation to the Thorm Mausoleum. Treat the mausoleum as the entrance to the larger sequence: the quest does not end when you arrive, because the route to the relic continues into the Gauntlet of Shar.

    Location: Thorm Mausoleum

    Watch outDo not assume that reaching the mausoleum completes the objective; the required progression lies farther inside the Gauntlet of Shar.

  3. 03

    Complete the Gauntlet of Shar challenges.

    Enter the Gauntlet of Shar

    Proceed from the mausoleum into the Gauntlet of Shar and prepare for a mixture of trials, traversal and combat. Search the area methodically, because the final route depends on collecting the Umbral Gemstones rather than simply following the most direct path.

    Location: Gauntlet of Shar

    TipKeep track of each Umbral Gemstone as you progress so that you can identify whether a trial or the Yurgir encounter remains unresolved.

  4. 04

    Collect the Umbral Gemstones from the trials.

    Complete the Gauntlet's trials

    Work through the challenges inside the Gauntlet of Shar and collect the gemstones they provide. The trials are part of the route's progression, so solving them is more reliable than attempting to bypass the dungeon's intended sequence.

    Location: Gauntlet of Shar

    Watch outLeaving trial areas unfinished can prevent you from having the four gemstones required for the final chamber.

  5. 05

    Defeat Yurgir and obtain his Umbral Gemstone.

    Confront Yurgir

    Locate and defeat the demon Yurgir within the Gauntlet of Shar. This encounter supplies another required Umbral Gemstone, making it a progression objective rather than a disposable side battle.

    Location: Gauntlet of Shar

    TipTreat Yurgir as part of the gemstone route even if you entered the Gauntlet primarily to complete the trials.

  6. 06

    Acquire four Umbral Gemstones.

    Gather all four Umbral Gemstones

    Before attempting to reach the final chamber, confirm that the party has collected four Umbral Gemstones from the completed trials and the Yurgir encounter. The gemstones are the key requirement for opening the way to the quest's deepest area.

    Location: Gauntlet of Shar

    Watch outDo not commit to the final approach until the gemstone requirement is satisfied; missing one means returning to the Gauntlet's unfinished challenges.

  7. 07

    Reach the final chamber.

    Reach the final chamber

    Use the collected Umbral Gemstones to progress through the Gauntlet toward its final chamber. This marks the transition from dungeon exploration to the part of the quest where the relic's true identity and the consequences of the investigation become clear.

    Location: Gauntlet of Shar

  8. 08

    Reach the imprisoned Nightsong.

    Enter the Shadowfell

    Continue beyond the Gauntlet's final access point and enter the Shadowfell. The quest's target is found here, and the next scenes should be treated as major story content rather than a routine loot stop.

    Location: Shadowfell

    Watch outThis progression can affect unfinished tasks at Moonrise Towers, so pause beforehand if there are activities there you still intend to complete.

  9. 09

    Uncover the relic's true identity.

    Find the Nightsong

    Locate the Nightsong in the Shadowfell and learn how her imprisonment is connected to Ketheric Thorm's invulnerability. Balthazar's mission to secure her for Ketheric explains why this discovery is central to the Act Two conflict.

    Location: Shadowfell

    Missable
  10. 10

    Decide the fate of the Nightsong.

    Make the Nightsong decision

    Choose what will happen to the Nightsong after reaching her. The decision determines whether Ketheric Thorm retains his invulnerability or becomes vulnerable for the final confrontation, and it is also deeply connected to Shadowheart's ambitions.

    Location: Shadowfell

    Watch outThis is the quest's major spoiler decision and can reshape later story content; make a separate save if you want to explore different outcomes.

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

The quest is structured as an investigation followed by a dungeon sequence. Its early triggers are flexible: Disciple Z'rell, Thisobald Thorm and Balthazar's diary can each provide a route into the mystery. Once the lead is established, the objective becomes geographic, moving from the Thorm Mausoleum into the Gauntlet of Shar.

The Gauntlet combines two kinds of progress. The party must solve or complete its trials, but it must also handle the separate encounter with Yurgir. Together these activities provide the four Umbral Gemstones needed to access the final chamber, so exploration and combat are both tied to the main objective.

The final section changes the quest from recovery to judgment. The Nightsong is not an inert object but a being whose imprisonment in the Shadowfell sustains the connection to Ketheric Thorm's invulnerability. The party's decision therefore changes the political and combat situation of the rest of Act Two rather than merely awarding a quest item.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The quest gives several ways to uncover the initial lead, allowing dialogue or written investigation to start the sequence.
  • The Gauntlet of Shar ties exploration, trials and combat to a clear progression goal through the Umbral Gemstones.
  • Its final decision has direct consequences for Ketheric Thorm's vulnerability and the wider Act Two story.

Weaknesses

  • The quest's interconnected objectives make it easy to overlook a gemstone if the Gauntlet is explored hastily.
  • Progressing too far can make other activities at Moonrise Towers unavailable.
  • The Nightsong decision is closely tied to Shadowheart's personal goals, which can create party conflict if her interests are not considered.

Best uses

  • Complete the investigation before committing to the deepest Gauntlet progression.
  • Use the gemstone requirement as a checklist while exploring the trials.
  • Treat the Shadowfell approach as a major save point before making the final decision.

Encounter phasesSpoilers

  1. 1

    Investigation phase

    Starts: Learn about the relic through Disciple Z'rell, Thisobald Thorm or Balthazar's diary.

    The party identifies the connection between Ketheric Thorm's immortality and a hidden relic.

    • Record the lead before moving on to the mausoleum.
    • If one NPC route is unavailable, use another supported investigation route.
  2. 2

    Gauntlet progression phase

    Starts: Enter the Gauntlet of Shar from the Thorm Mausoleum.

    Complete the Gauntlet's trials and collect the required Umbral Gemstones.

    • Explore the trial areas fully rather than relying only on the quest marker.
    • Confirm that the four-gemstone requirement is met before seeking the final chamber.
  3. 3

    Yurgir encounter

    Starts: Reach the demon's location inside the Gauntlet of Shar.

    Defeat Yurgir to secure one of the Umbral Gemstones needed for progression.

    • Do not treat this encounter as unrelated optional content; its gemstone is part of the route.
  4. 4

    Shadowfell decision phase

    Starts: Reach the Nightsong after opening the route beyond the Gauntlet.

    Discover the identity of the relic and decide the Nightsong's fate.

    • Make a save before the decision.
    • Consider Shadowheart's personal objective before choosing.

Yurgir encounterSpoilers

  • Location
    Gauntlet of Shar
  • Health
    Not specified in the supplied source material

Yurgir is a required major encounter for this quest because defeating the demon provides one of the four Umbral Gemstones. Prepare for the fight as part of the Gauntlet's progression, then verify that the gemstone has been secured before continuing toward the final chamber.

Rewards

  • One Umbral Gemstone

Choices and consequencesEnding spoilers

  • Choose the fate of the Nightsong in the Shadowfell.

    This determines whether Ketheric Thorm remains invincible or becomes vulnerable for the final confrontation.

    Spoiler
  • Pursue the Nightsong while considering Shadowheart's goal.

    The decision is intertwined with Shadowheart's desire to potentially become a Dark Justiciar, making the outcome significant for her personal quest as well as the main story.

    Spoiler

Quest checklist

  • Learn about the relic through an available investigation route.Use Disciple Z'rell, Thisobald Thorm or Balthazar's diary.
  • Reach the Thorm Mausoleum.This is the route into the Gauntlet of Shar.
  • Complete the Gauntlet of Shar trials.Do not leave the trial objectives unresolved.
  • Defeat Yurgir.His Umbral Gemstone contributes to the four required for progression.
  • Collect four Umbral Gemstones.Check the inventory before attempting the final chamber.
  • Finish important Moonrise Towers tasks first.Progressing too far can make them unavailable.Optional
  • Bring Shadowheart if you want to account for her personal quest.Her ambitions are closely linked to the Nightsong sequence.Optional
  • Save before the Nightsong decision.The choice has major story consequences.Optional

Failure conditions and lockoutsSpoilers

  • Advance too far before finishing Moonrise Towers activitiesThe supplied source warns that progressing deeply into this quest can make other tasks at Moonrise Towers unavailable.
  • Attempt the final route without four Umbral GemstonesThe Gauntlet's final progression requires four Umbral Gemstones, including the one obtained through the Yurgir encounter.
  • Make the Nightsong decision without considering its consequencesThe choice affects Ketheric Thorm's invulnerability and Shadowheart's intertwined personal storyline.

On failure

Create a manual save before entering the final part of the Shadowfell sequence. The precise lockout boundaries and outcome variations are not fully specified in the supplied material.

Rewards and progression resultsSpoilers

  • Progress toward Ketheric Thorm's final confrontation
    The Nightsong decision determines whether Ketheric Thorm remains invincible or becomes vulnerable.
  • Access to the Nightsong decision
    Reaching the Shadowfell produces the central story choice concerning the Nightsong's fate.
  • Umbral Gemstones
    Four Umbral Gemstones are required to reach the final chamber; one comes from defeating Yurgir.

Characters in this mission

AftermathEnding spoilers

The relic changes the Act Two endgame

The Nightsong's fate directly changes Ketheric Thorm's status for the final confrontation. It also affects Shadowheart's personal storyline, so the choice should be treated as a major party and narrative decision rather than a routine quest conclusion.

Trivia and context

  • The quest title describes the target as a relic, but the target is ultimately revealed to be the Nightsong, a being rather than an ordinary object.
  • The investigation can begin through multiple sources: NPC conversations or Balthazar's diary.
  • The Umbral Gemstone requirement makes the Yurgir encounter part of the main route to the relic.
  • The quest connects the main story, Shadowheart's personal quest and the fate of Ketheric Thorm in one sequence.

Sources

Relationships

story

  • Ketheric ThormImmortality sourceThe quest investigates the source of Ketheric Thorm's immortality.
  • NightsongThe relicThe Nightsong is revealed as the being connected to Ketheric Thorm's invulnerability.

locations

  • Thorm MausoleumStarting locationThe mausoleum leads into the quest's dungeon sequence.
  • Gauntlet of SharTrial complexThe party completes trials and gathers Umbral Gemstones here.
  • Moonrise TowersPotential lockoutDeep progression can make other tasks at Moonrise Towers unavailable.

characters

  • YurgirRequired encounterDefeating Yurgir provides one of the required Umbral Gemstones.