Thanks to
@zeroIndex for helping me with finding some of the relics.
*This achievement guide won't be relevant until the Summerset Chapter is released on Live, but I will put it here for those interested in doing it on the PTS.*
Rewards for completing this achievement are:
- "
Finder of Lost Relics" title
- "
Fan of False-Face" furnishing piece
Possible bugs:
- There doesn't seem to be any change in the quest-giver after completing the achievement, although it could be that something more happens if you complete other quests/achievements, similar to the Museum in Orsinium requiring you to do the Hero of Wrothgar achievement to acquire the costumes. However, if this is not the case, then it's possibly bugged or unfinished.
Here are some hints (if you don't want a full guide):
- You start the quest that gives you the codex of clues in the College of Psijic Ruins in Artaeum (the college entrance is between the entrace to Artaeum and the crafting station).
- All relics are found in Summerset, outside (unlike the Wrothgar Relic Hunter, which had a mix of inside and outside locations).
- Most of the poems are very straight-forward references to the locations, based on the names of wayshrines, points of interest, etc. (there's very little trickery or puzzle solving to be had).
- For the "Pillow of Sweet Dreams" relic, disregard the "beneath purple leaves" clue (it's wrong and misleading).
- For the "Hourglass of Perceived Time" relic, disregard the "hidden within a forest of coral" clue (although it's near that area).
Picture of achievement:
Here is the entire text from the Psijic Codex Transcription (The Psijic mages may be smart, but they could use a few lessons in rhyming...):
The Psijic Codex: List of Dead Drops
Though they may be hidden well,
I see where these relics dwell.
In order to stop this shadowy theft,
One must go to Summerset.
The Lantern of Lies, with malicious glow,
Can be found by the rocks of Welenkin Cove.
Within the crevice of coral stone,
Where coral crabs have made their home.
The Heart of the Indrik, near water deep,
Lies behind the walls of Cey-Tarn Keep.
Behind trees numbered one and three,
One can find this relic easily.
The relic of compulsive note,
Sits next to a ready boat.
Search the Alinor Dock's rightmost pier,
For the Silver-Tongued Quill sits near.
In Rellenthil, home of players great,
The Unraveling Staff lies in wait.
Beneath a bridge, by gentle creek,
You'll find the relic that you seek.
Near the Rellenthil wayshrine,
Sits a skull without a spine.
The Skull of Minor Cursing hides,
On cliff's edge, near sinkhole wide.
The Shadowcutter Blade was hauled,
By jagged stone and waterfall.
East of the ruins of Ald Mora,
Hides this relic of deadly aura.
The Soulkeeper's Urn was laid to rest,
In town that's (n)either east nor west.
Behind Russafeld's grand estate,
You'll find this relic hides in wait.
The Chest of Condemnation overlooks,
One of Ebon Stadmont's burbling brooks.
Seek a broken archway there,
To find this cursed relic rare.
Near the Illumination Academy,
Hides another relic of tragedy.
You'll find the Never-Ending Scroll,
Besides the bridge that has no toll.
Within the ruins of Corgrad Wastes,
The Inescapable Helm awaits.
Look beneath a twisted tree,
Near water flowing from the sea.
Overlooking the coral queen,
In a small forest, so serene.
The Sticky-Fingered Lute shall be,
Hidden near a royal hatchery.
On Northern beach, by waterfall,
Placed against a stony wall.
Beyond where angry graphons pace,
Hides the Fan of False-Face.
Between a ruined Direnni home,
And a pass of past King's bold.
Near rock knoll, beneath purple leaves,
You'll find the Pillow of Sweet Dreams.
Watched by a harmonious monastery,
At the base of the tower, which sits by the sea.
At the end of a wall that holds back the tides,
The Mirror of Fatal Premonition hides.
Beyond the confines of Shimmerene's walls,
Where you can hear seabird calls.
Besides stacked stones with a mossy blush,
Awaits the Monochrome Paintbrush.
The Hourglass of Perceived Time,
Waits by Eastern water brine.
Hidden within the forest of coral,
You'll find this relic, so immoral.
Southeast of where a geyser spews,
By the shipwreck of a smuggling crew.
The Jaunt of the Jilted lies in wait,
This relic of horrific gait.
The Chestplace of Dessication awaits,
Left of Sunhold's mighty gates.
Where white wall meets mossy stone,
Sits this one relic, all alone.
Right outside Artaeum's door,
South of the temple where imps soar,
The Shattering Sword awaits you there,
This tricky relic of fight unfair.
Map of all locations:
Video guide:
Video showcasing the Furnishing Reward and its effect:
"Madness is a bitter mercy, perhaps, but a mercy nonetheless."
Fire and Ice