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Ascent to Power
Ascent to Power | |
| 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.
