Events & Discoveries

**Events & Discoveries** refer to the scripted encounters or environmental images the player may happen upon when out exploring the world.

## Solara

### Preacher

Among the ruins of Hollowstag, the player can find a bloodied, wandering preacher, who mentions of a water well being “poisoned” and being the cause of the Black Malady.

When the player leaves Hollowstag and returns one day later, the preacher can be found dead with his corpse being eaten by a pack of wolves.

### Man of Many Poems

In south-western Solara, the player can find a man named Samuel sitting on a large rock. Upon speaking with him, he will openly tell poems of love, war, hope, death, light, and darkness.

### Upside Down Weeping Man/Slaughtered Goats

In northern Solara, the player may come across a barn with a painted depiction of an upside down Weeping Man. Inside, the player will discover six slaughtered goats all forming one circle.

### Blind Woman and her Dead Companion

Along the road in southern Solara, a blind woman can be found laying next to her dead companion, a horse, and mourns its loss. The woman becomes startled when confronted by the player and begs to be left unharmed. According to the woman, her horse has been sick for some time and has just recently succumbed to the suffering. She informs the player that the horse was her only means of transport; for she is unable to walk. Though the Eidolon offers his hand to help her, he is quick to retract his kindly gesture.

When the player returns to the scene one day later, the woman will be gone and a large amount of blood can be found in her spot instead.

### Tent Murder

Sitting under the Great Oak is a large tent. Inside, the player will discover a dead man with a tent peg in his skull and a mallet laying next to his corpse.

### Flagellant

Among the ruins of Cloakmaw, three Ravens can be found surrounding a man whipping himself on the back. The player has the option to intervene or not.

If the player decides to confront and slay the Ravens, the man will continue facing the wall while whipping his back in penance. When the player leaves and returns one day later, the man will be found dead, kneeling at the wall in a puddle of his own blood.

If the player decides against intervening, they will still find the man's corpse with the Ravens now gone.

### Fallen Family

In the village of Maye, a woman can be found digging a grave just behind her home. Though the woman is in distress, she continues to dig. After finishing, she pushes the blanket-wrapped body into the grave before burying it. After it's buried, the woman will say a short, but incomprehensible prayer. If the player remains at her side, she will question the Eidolon's reasons for staying. According to the woman, she has lost her family to the sickness and was forced to bury them all. The woman believes she is being punished by Valdraer, and is cursed to live on while burying her dead loved ones. The woman will remain at the grave lamenting until the player leaves the area.

The player can return to the home and find her in bed still lamenting. In the living area of the home are six beds with bloodied sheets. If the player returns one day later, they will find the woman hanging from a tree overlooking the seven graves behind the home.

### Shipwreck

Along the edge of Trident's Coast, a large, wrecked ship can be found crashed into the sides of the rock face. On the side of the ship is a large hole, allowing the player entrance into its ruined interior. Inside, many corpses can be found littered throughout the ship's cabin. A door to the ship's cargo hold can be found chained with "DO NOT OPEN" carved into the wood. The player can remove the wooden plank holding the door closed to enter the ship's cargo hold. Once inside, the player will discover the room is completely dark with no visibility. However, the sounds of skittering can be heard. If the player illuminates the lantern, they will be greeted by a horde of rats that will become aggressive and attack the player.

There are many half-eaten corpses of rats littered throughout the cargo hold.

### Endless Festivity

In Favneir, a band of musicians and villagers dance at the center of the village. The villagers dance continuously without rest.

If the player revisits after slaying seven dragons, all the villagers and musicians will be found dead.

### Son's Passage Massacre

In Son's Passage, many corpses can be found littered throughout the area. Next to each individual corpse are empty cups and a spilled red liquid (presumably red wine). The player will also discover a large statue of the Weeping Man with a large bowl of the red liquid at the foot of the statue. The player has the option to drink from the bowl.

If the player drinks from the bowl, the Eidolon will choke in agony and pass out. At this time, the screen will go completely white and a voice can be heard telling the Eidolon to "join them in the new world". The player will then get a game over.

When continuing the game from the game over, the player will wake up in the ocean just off the shores of the Trident's Coast. The bowl of the red liquid will no longer be there when revisiting Son's Passage.

### Beast of the Abyss

On Trident’s Coast, the player will come across a man praying toward the ocean. According to the man, he has seen a beast with seven heads wearing seven crowns rise from the sea. The beast apparently spoke with blasphemous words against Valdraer. The man believes it is a test of faith and continues to pray to the beast in hopes of saving himself from the calamity that has spread throughout the world.

## Baalfall

### Drowned Boars

In north-eastern Baalfall sits a waterfall. At the foot of the waterfall are seven dead boars floating in the lake.

### Angry Shepherd

In north-eastern Baalfall, a river leading to a waterfall can be found. When nearing the cliff of the waterfall, the player will be confronted by an angry shepherd, who accuses the player of scaring his boars off of the cliff and into the lake bellow. The shepherd orders the player to leave his sight at once and never return.

### Weeping Sacrifice

On the edge of a high cliff in central Baalfall, a hysterical man can be found bounded to a stake overlooking the valley beneath. The man continues to call out for Valdraer’s guidance and mercy.

When the player leaves and returns one day later, the man’s bounded corpse will be found engulfed in flames.

### Wooden Horse/LIAR

In the Church of Esther, the torturing device known as the wooden horse can be found atop the altar. Straddling on the wooden horse is a half-naked dead woman with her arms and legs bounded. The player may also notice the word “LIAR” written on the walls in blood.

### Sisters of Johtyr

When entering Feldawn Chasm, the laughter of women can be heard echoing throughout. While exploring the chasm, the player will discover three sisters who are supposed worshippers of Johtyr. According to the sisters, they frequently visit Johtyr at Mount Obsydion where they “please” and fulfill the dragon’s requests. In return, the ladies believe they will be granted beauty and immortality.

If the player returns to Feldawn Chasm after slaying Johtyr, the three sisters will be gone.

### Three Charred Corpses

After slaying Johtyr at Mount Obsydion, the player can leave and return to the volcano to find three charred corpses.

### Breaking Wheels

In northern Baalfall, five breaking wheels with victims strapped to the tops of them can be found standing tall along the roadside. A murder of crows can be found perched atop the breaking wheels feasting on the victims’ corpses. However, one of the victims appears to still be alive as their screams can be heard. They are screaming in pain as the crows eat at their flesh. After some time, the screaming will become silent. The victim has most likely succumbed to the feasting crows.

### Valdraer’s Sacrifice

In southern Baalfall, the player will discover a man lamenting on his hands and knees next to a burning corpse that lay on a rock. According to the man, he was ordered by Valdraer to prove his faith by sacrificing his own son. A goat will walk up to sit next to the lamenting man.

If the player returns to the site, the charred corpse can be found still lying on the rock. Next to the rock is the now slaughtered corpse of the goat, with the man no longer present.

### Hanging Heretic

In south-eastern Baalfall, a lone house can be found with the front door knocked down. In the basement of the home is the corpse of a man hanging from the ceiling by his crossed arms. On his bloodied neck appears to be a torture device similar to the heretic’s fork.

## Laewaes

### Shackled Woman

After entering Blackfeather Cavity, the player will encounter Ashens performing a ceremony. If the player is discovered, the Ashens will go into a rage and immediately attack. After defeating the Ashens, the player can discover a dirtied and shackled woman that lay in hay with her arms bound to the wall. Though the bottom half of her dress can be seen stained with blood, she shows no visible signs of an injury. The woman claims she has lost track of how long she has been down in the dungeon. According to the woman, the Ashens have been slowly torturing her and performing unspeakable acts. Moments after talking to her, the woman's life begins to slip away and she dies knowing she has been "saved".

### Silent Manor

Hidden among the overgrowth in the northern corner of Laewaes sits a large, abandoned home called Silent Manor. Inside, the player may notice some sections of the wallpaper have been cut and removed. There are a total of fourteen sections of missing wallpaper.

### Whispering in the Manor

After a few visits to Silent Manor, the player may begin to hear faint whispering throughout the manor.

### Battlefield

In the west of Laewaes, dead soldiers and horses can be found throughout the area. The player will encounter many wolves and rats feeding on the corpses.

### Red Markings/Scared Villagers

In Evermoor, red markings akin to blood can be found smeared on the doors of all the homes. As the player explores Evermoor, the villagers will flee to their homes and yell at the player to leave.

### Gibbetings

Many gibbets housing the corpses of victims can be found hanging throughout Laewaes.

### Tortured Corpse

In southern Laewaes, a headless corpse imbedded with arrows can be found strapped to a tree.

### Whispers in the Forest

While exploring Ghostwood, the player may hear whispers that repeat the words “over here”. If the player follows the whispering, it will begin to get louder and repeat more often. Eventually, the player will come across the Scarred Bear guarding an item. After defeating the beast, the player can loot the item Martyr’s Crown.

### Sufferer

Just north of Evermoor, an elderly man can be found sitting by a tree. The man has apparently lost everything he held dear and is even stricken with boils that he attempts to remove himself. He believes he is being tested by Valdraer and will soon get everything back that he once had and more.

If the player returns to the sight, a Raven can be found standing in front of the elderly man’s corpse.

### Piety Sevenfold statue

At the center of the city of Ashes of Duskmorne, the player will discover a large statue called Piety Sevenfold. The statue depicts a kneeling woman with six swords piercing her chest.

If the player visits the sight at night with the Relic, Sin of the Brother’s Keeper, in their inventory, they will encounter Wandering Firstborn sitting on horseback and admiring the statue.

## Albion Desert

### Wandering Soul

In western Albion Desert, an emaciated man can be found wandering the desert half-naked. When the player nears him, the man pleads for mercy before suddenly succumbing to exhaustion and dying.

### Corpses in the Desert

Many emaciated corpses can be found littered throughout the desert.

### Headless Corpse

In south-eastern Albion Desert hides a small cave called Magus’ Secret. Inside, the player will discover a decapitated corpse bent over with an item next to it. The item is revealed to be the Head of Gitah and appears to be the severed head of a black goat.

### Ruined Camp

In eastern Albion Desert sits a camp with the corpses of settlers scattered throughout. At the center of the camp is a large, deep pit surrounded by some burnt corpses. A man clinging to the edge of the pit calls out for help before falling to his death.

### Harpist

In the city of Valsalem, the player can a find a house where, upon entering, a harp can be heard playing. Scattered throughout the hallways and bedrooms of the house are corpses of men and half-naked women. Towards the rear of the home, the player will discover the bedroom where the harp is being played by a young woman. Next to the harpist is a dead Raven laying on the bed. The harpist greets the Eidolon and is pleased to have an additional person listen to her playing. According to the harpist, she has been stuck in the home for some time since before the Black Malady. The harpist had for the longest time only wanted to travel the world playing music for people, but lacked the needed Crismere to perform such things. The harpist will then offer to play the Eidolon a song.

After listening to the harpist's song, she will grow depressed and tell the Eidolon she needs some rest. When the Eidolon leaves the bedroom and reaches the end of the hall, the bedroom door can be heard closing. When nearing the bedroom door, the sounds of choking can be heard coming from the room. The player will not be able to enter the bedroom at this time due to the door now being locked.