Return to Telema

Return to Telema is one of the main quests in the Palace of Ice DLC.

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## How to obtain the quest

You get it automatically after completing An Old Acquaintance quest.

## Objectives and quest log entries

**Travel to Telema**

* The ruins of Telema are in the Badlands. There is no shortcut - you must travel to the Scavenger outpost nearby. You can also take a long rest at Violet's house if you like.

* You reached the Scavengers' outpost near Telema.

**Talk to Rhuad**

* Look for Violet's friend Rhuad in the Scavenger outpost.

* You spoke to Rhuad and Lena about the ruins of Telema.

**What Happened to Hector?**

* A few years back, Vigdis, Violet, and Rhuad explored the ruins of Telema, looking for a Scavenger named Hector. They never found him but were attacked by Soraks. Find out what really happened to Hector.

* You found the remains of a medium-sized Sorak, and an encrypted book that seemed important to him. He also has certain equipment that proves he was Hector.

**Find traces of Exonaika**

* Explore the ruins of Telema and find anything related to Exonaika the Traveler.

* In the ruins of Telema, you found a Minor Gate linked to what seem to be magical keys.

**Decipher the Diary**

* You finally deciphered the diary. It was indeed Hector's, and he was indeed a Sorak infiltrator. His task was to spy on the Scavengers and ensure they stayed away from Sorak outposts in the Badlands. He also apparently had a number of sleeper agents in various places across the Marches.

**Tell Rhuad and Lena about Hector (optional)**

* Return to the Scavenger outpost and tell Rhuad and Lena what you found.

* You told Rhuad and Lena what you found. At least it allowed Lena some closure over the demise of her former mentor.

**Use the Minor Gate**

* You found an old, custom-looking Minor Gate. Use it and see where it leads.

* You activated the Minor Gate and found yourself in a magic laboratory that seemed intact.

**Search the Place**

* Find information about Exonaika: anything that could have a link to demons.

* You found a book containing notes by Exonaika herself, explaining how she modified a Major Gate to explore other planes.

**Return to the Custom Minor Gate**

* You have returned from the laboratory.

**Activate Another Destination**

* The book you found shows how to use the Custom Minor Gate to reach another destination. Insert the magical key you found in the right slot, and use the buttons to activate the right destination.

* You successfully set the Custom Minor Gate to another destination.

**Go to the Hidden Lab**

* You found access to the Hidden Lab.

**Fight!**

* This place is a trap! Fight the demons!

* You were transported to another version of the lab - a hellish place full of demons!

**Find More Information**

* You discovered another magical key, and a document that seems to explain how Exonaïka first made contact with the demons.

**Return Using the Minor Gate**

* This Minor Gate clearly isn't like the ones you've seen before. Go back!
* You took the Minor Gate again, and apparently you returned to Solasta!

**Decipher the Report**

* You found a book by Exonaika herself called Report of Interplanar Experiments. It certainly contains critical information, but you must be able to read its draconic content to get a sense of what happened here. The Scavengers may have scrolls or potions to help you read draconic, if needed.

* Exonaïka's notes mention a weapon that is powerful against demons, which can be found in a treasure room nearby. Use the magical key you found and open it.

**Insert the Triangular Key**

* Use the second magical key to activate more functionalities of the Custom Minor Gate.

* You inserted the key.

**Free Exonaika's Soul (optional)**

* You returned to the lab and found Exonaika's soul trapped in the body of an undead dragon! You granted her eternal rest by destroying this abhorrent monster!

**Enter the Treasure Room**

* Use the Custom Minor Gate to gain access to the treasure room.

* You entered Exonaika's treasure room!

**Search the Treasure Room**

* You found the secret weapon: a powerful shortsword named Sovereign.

**Configure the Custom Gate**

* You did it! In this configuration, you can use the Custom Minor Gate as a Major Gate, which means you can teleport directly to Violet's, since you already know her Major Gate's codeword.

**Return to Violet's**

* You have a lot of information to share with Violet. See what she can make of all this.

* You returned to Violet's house.

**Talk to Violet**

* Violet is busy as always, but she'd love to know what you found in Telema, so talk to her.

* Violet asked you to check on an old friend called Garrad Miles, commander of a nearby outpost called Highrock. Apparently, Hector's diary shows that this garrison might have been infiltrated by Soraks!