Ashes of Tuidhana (3/4) | Mission 1: The Other Elves - main quests Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Objective: Reach the portal to the Reliquary

It's time to find the passage to the Reliquary. After examining the area of the Fort, you can head to the underground descent (M2, 9). There will be only path available in the cave - leading west. In the middle of the corridor you will come across the Pillar of Eyes (M1, 10) connected with the previously activated mission "Eyes of Malassa". At this point you should already have 15 dragon blood crystals; after placing them in the pillar you will receive additional reinforcements: 25 Shadow Lurkers. They will come in handy in the upcoming battles; thanks to them you will not only be able to quickly deal with the neutral monster encampment without any loses but also deal with the Haven forces. If you don't have enough crystals, don't worry - you should obtain the missing resources right around the corner.

Move north and you will reach a fork in the road (M1, 11). Yrissa will inform you that the remains of the Lost Minotaur Legion ("Find the lost minotaur legion"). If you plan on using them, you should head left towards the exit (M1, 12); the road on the right leads to the Reliquary. I recommend using this chance to strengthen you forces as the additional 15 minotaurs will be very useful when fighting the enemy champions.

Use the exit (M1, 12) and you will find yourself in the north-west part of the map. Before speaking to Calistar, I'd recommend using the ghost gate (M5, P1), clearing the area and obtaining the last group of Stalkers (M2, 13) thanks to which you will end "Yriss's Finest").Now return to the minotaur (M2, 14) and head north. You will receive 5 new units which you will use during the fight with the inquisitor (M2, 15). Defeating the Haven's hero will end the "Lost Legion" mission - in return you will obtain 10 minotaurs and a dynasty weapon: Edge of Balance! Now just use the nearby ghost gate to return to the underground fork in the road (M1, 11).

Head right to the next cave exit (M1, 16). On the surface you will come across a Haven patrol in the form of two heroes: Lord Haart and Adelaide. You will also receive two excluding missions: "Infiltration" and "Elimination". If you've been following the tears path from the beginning, you should avoid fighting them. For that, you will have to keep an eye on the enemy and use the shelter in the middle of the map (M2, 17). Heroes following the blood path have an easier time here - just defeat both heroes and the reward for completing the mission will be in your hands. Regardless of the chosen method, you will have to move onwards to the west and eventually reach a closed portal (M2, 18). After the cutscene, you will be able to enter the Reliquary.