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{{Quest
{{Quest
|name = Ascent to Power
|name = Ascent to Power
|required = yes
|required = No
|start = Search [[Traitor's Passage]]
|start = Search [[Traitor's Passage]]
|objective = Complete the [[Trial of the Sekhemas]]
|objective = Complete the [[Trial of the Sekhemas]]
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'''Ascent to Power''' is a [[quest]] in [[act 2]].
'''Ascent to Power''' is a [[quest]] in [[act 2]].


==Walkthrough==
==Quest logs==
This quest is obtained after picking up {{il|Balbala's Barya}}.


===Assist Asala in opening the Gates===
''The Ardura Maraketh have run into some trouble. Assist Sekhema Asala in fighting the enemy and opening the Gates.''


===[[File:Quest Notification.png|30px]] Search Traitor's Passage===
* Find a way to open the Gates with Asala
Search [[Traitor's Passage]] for more information on the Barya you found.


===[[File:Quest Notification.png|30px]] Return to the Ardura Caravan===
Shambrin: {{quote|So, you released Balbala from her prison, and she fought well. Good. She may now earn her redemption, if the ancient places still hold power. Her ''barya'' contains her soul. She will tell you what to do next.}}
 
(Sorceress only) {{quote|So, you released Balbala from her prison, and she fought well. Good. I'm sure you know what to do next, but touch the ''barya''u and ask her, if your time away from the Maraketh has faded your knowledge of the tales.}}
 
===Return to the Ardura Caravan===
Return to [[The Ardura Caravan]] and speak to [[Zarka]] about what you have just found.
Return to [[The Ardura Caravan]] and speak to [[Zarka]] about what you have just found.


===[[File:Quest Notification.png|30px]] Use the Desert Map to travel to the Trial of the Sekhemas===
* Return to the Ardura Caravan and speak to Zarka
Use the Desert Map to travel to the [[Trial of the Sekhemas]]
 
Zarka: {{quote|Ah, you released Balbala, the Traitor? Then it is your duty to redeem her soul, by allowing her to serve as a mentor Djinn during your dance with the scorpion. In modern times, we give aspiring ''dekharas'' a straightforward test. For ''this'' task, however, the old ways are required. You will have to face a much deadlier trial. Speak to Asala. The original trial is not far from here, and the caravan is duty-bound to carry you there.


===[[File:Quest Notification.png|30px]] Find a Relic Altar===
(Sorceress only) {{quote|Ah, you released Balbala, the Traitor? Then it is your duty to redeem her soul, by allowing her to serve as a mentor Djinn during your dance with the scorpion. This will not be a simple matter, the old ways are required. Speak to Asala. The ancient trial is not far from here, and the caravan is duty-bound to carry you there.}}
Find a [[Relic Altar]] in the Trial of the Sekhemas to place your Barya into.


===[[File:Quest Notification.png|30px]] Place your Barya into the Relic Altar===
===Use the Desert Map to travel to the Trial of the Sekhemas===
You have found the [[Relic Altar]]. Place your Barya into it.
''Use the Desert Map to travel to the [[Trial of the Sekhemas]].''


===[[File:Quest Notification.png|30px]] Speak to Balbala===
* Use the Desert Map to travel to the Trial of the Sekhemas
Speak to [[Balbala, the Released]].


===[[File:Quest Notification.png|30px]] Use the Relic Altar===
===Find a Relic Altar===
Place your Key into the Relic Altar to begin the Trial of the Sekhemas.
''Find a [[Relic Altar]] in the Trial of the Sekhemas to place your Barya into.''


===[[File:Quest Notification.png|30px]] Begin your Test of Strength===
* Find a Relic Altar in the Trial of the Sekhemas to place your Barya into
Begin your Test of Strength.


===[[File:Quest Notification.png|30px]] Complete the Trial of the Sekhemas===
===Place your Barya into the Relic Altar===
Complete the Trial of the Sekhemas.
''You have found the [[Relic Altar]]. Place your Barya into it.''


===[[File:Quest Notification.png|30px]] Defeat Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker===
* Place your Barya into the Relic Altar
Defeat [[Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker]].


===[[File:Quest Notification.png|30px]] Use the Altar of Ascendancy to choose your Ascendancy===
===Speak to Balbala===
Use the [[Altar of Ascendancy]] to choose your [[Ascendancy]].
''Speak to [[Balbala, the Released]].''


===[[File:Quest Notification.png|30px]] Quest complete===
* Speak to Balbala, the Released
Quest Complete - You have completed the Trial of the Sekhemas and have chosen an [[Ascendancy]] as a reward.


==Trivia==
Balbala rewards you with a magic {{il|Urn Relic}}.


===Use the Relic Altar===
''Place your Key into the Relic Altar to begin the Trial of the Sekhemas.''
* Use the Relic Altar to start the Trial
===Begin your Test of Strength===
''Begin your Test of Strength.''
* Begin your Test of Strength
===Complete the Trial of the Sekhemas===
''Complete the Trial of the Sekhemas.''
* Complete the Trial of the Sekhemas
===Defeat Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker===
''Defeat [[Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker]].''
* Defeat Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker
===Use the Altar of Ascendancy to choose your Ascendancy===
''Use the [[Altar of Ascendancy]] to choose your [[Ascendancy]].''
* Use the Altar of Ascendancy to choose your Ascendancy
===Quest complete===
''Quest Complete - You have completed the Trial of the Sekhemas and have chosen an [[Ascendancy]] as a reward.''


==Version history==
==Version history==
{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table row|0.2.0|
* You now must open The Halani Gates before you can advance the Ascent to Power quest to the point of being able to travel to the Trial of the Sekhemas.
}}
{{Version history table row|0.1.0|
{{Version history table row|0.1.0|
* Introduced to the game.
* Introduced to the game.
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{{Navbox Quests}}
{{Navbox Quests}}


[[Category:act 2 quests]]
[[Category:Ascension trials]]
[[Category:Ascension trials]]

Latest revision as of 08:55, 8 April 2025

Ascent to Power
Ascent to Power quest icon.png
Required No
Start Search Traitor's Passage
Objective Complete the Trial of the Sekhemas
Completion Use the Altar of Ascendancy to obtain Ascendancy Passive Skill Points
Boss Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker
Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker

Ascent to Power is a quest in act 2.

Quest logs

This quest is obtained after picking up Balbala's Barya.

Assist Asala in opening the Gates

The Ardura Maraketh have run into some trouble. Assist Sekhema Asala in fighting the enemy and opening the Gates.

  • Find a way to open the Gates with Asala

Shambrin:

So, you released Balbala from her prison, and she fought well. Good. She may now earn her redemption, if the ancient places still hold power. Her barya contains her soul. She will tell you what to do next.

(Sorceress only)

So, you released Balbala from her prison, and she fought well. Good. I'm sure you know what to do next, but touch the baryau and ask her, if your time away from the Maraketh has faded your knowledge of the tales.

Return to the Ardura Caravan

Return to The Ardura Caravan and speak to Zarka about what you have just found.

  • Return to the Ardura Caravan and speak to Zarka

Zarka: {{quote|Ah, you released Balbala, the Traitor? Then it is your duty to redeem her soul, by allowing her to serve as a mentor Djinn during your dance with the scorpion. In modern times, we give aspiring dekharas a straightforward test. For this task, however, the old ways are required. You will have to face a much deadlier trial. Speak to Asala. The original trial is not far from here, and the caravan is duty-bound to carry you there.

(Sorceress only)

Ah, you released Balbala, the Traitor? Then it is your duty to redeem her soul, by allowing her to serve as a mentor Djinn during your dance with the scorpion. This will not be a simple matter, the old ways are required. Speak to Asala. The ancient trial is not far from here, and the caravan is duty-bound to carry you there.

Use the Desert Map to travel to the Trial of the Sekhemas

Use the Desert Map to travel to the Trial of the Sekhemas.

  • Use the Desert Map to travel to the Trial of the Sekhemas

Find a Relic Altar

Find a Relic Altar in the Trial of the Sekhemas to place your Barya into.

  • Find a Relic Altar in the Trial of the Sekhemas to place your Barya into

Place your Barya into the Relic Altar

You have found the Relic Altar. Place your Barya into it.

  • Place your Barya into the Relic Altar

Speak to Balbala

Speak to Balbala, the Released.

  • Speak to Balbala, the Released

Balbala rewards you with a magic Urn Relic.

Use the Relic Altar

Place your Key into the Relic Altar to begin the Trial of the Sekhemas.

  • Use the Relic Altar to start the Trial

Begin your Test of Strength

Begin your Test of Strength.

  • Begin your Test of Strength

Complete the Trial of the Sekhemas

Complete the Trial of the Sekhemas.

  • Complete the Trial of the Sekhemas

Defeat Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker

Defeat Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker.

  • Defeat Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker

Use the Altar of Ascendancy to choose your Ascendancy

Use the Altar of Ascendancy to choose your Ascendancy.

  • Use the Altar of Ascendancy to choose your Ascendancy

Quest complete

Quest Complete - You have completed the Trial of the Sekhemas and have chosen an Ascendancy as a reward.

Version history

Version Changes
0.2.0
  • You now must open The Halani Gates before you can advance the Ascent to Power quest to the point of being able to travel to the Trial of the Sekhemas.
0.1.0
  • Introduced to the game.