The First Vision

The First Vision

Year

1329 AE

Storyline

Heart of Thorns

Chapter

Knight of the Thorn

Location

Lychcroft Mere
(Kessex Hills)

Level

80

Preceded by

Hearts and Minds

Followed by

The Second Vision

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The First Vision is the first instance that is part of the side story Knight of the Thorn to heal Caladbolg.

Objectives

Events

Defeat the vision of Riannoc.

• Remnant of a Warrior
  

Win against the first bearer of Caladbolg, Riannoc.

• Riannoc
  

Walkthrough

After entering the instance you can talk to Ridhais for some background information.

When you interact with the Vision Crystal, you experience a vision of Riannoc, the first bearer of Caladbolg. First you engage a fight with the Remnant of a Warrior (the darker side of Riannoc). After defeating him and talking to Riannoc, you have a second fight, this time with Riannoc in his "normal" form.

After winning the two fights the vision will end and you can talk to Ridhais for some final thoughts or just leave the instance.

NPCs

Allies

Sylvari

• Riannoc
• Ridhais

Foes

Risen

• Risen Thrall

Sylvari

• Remnant of a Warrior

Objects

• Vision Crystal
• Mote of Friendship (Only if in a party)

Dialogue

Talking to Ridhais:

Ridhais: Firstborn Riannoc was the first hero of the sylvari, undone by betrayal. I don't know what you'll experience in the vision, but keep your guard up.

Everything is ready then?

Yes, the vision crystal will let you see into Caladbolg's memory. Just focus your mind on it when you're ready.

All right, I'm almost prepared.

You'll be here to help me, right?

The vision crystal will pull your mind alone into Caladbolg's dream. Don't worry; I'll keep the drakes away while you're in the ritual.

So it'll be up to me to convince Caladbolg I'm worthy.

I'll be careful.

Upon engaging the Remnant of a Warrior:

The warrior desired only to become a hero.

"A hero is fearless," the warrior thought, and abandoned all doubt.

Magic sword in hand, he set out to slay evil.

But even if he could not comprehend it, fear remained.

Talking to Riannoc:

Riannoc: Caladbolg... I thought that with it in hand, I had no need for fear.

But you were wrong?

Yes, without fear I could not understand my own allies, let alone become the hero I saw in my dream. And so I lost the sword.

Don't worry; Caladbolg was eventually recovered.

That's comforting; thank you. Then, I take it that this, too, is another dream?

Yes, I have to prove myself to heal Caladbolg.

Splendid. Then, let us dispense with words, and I will test your resolve in the manner of heroes!

You're on!

After second bout:

Riannoc: A magnificent bout—I acknowledge your strength, hero. May Caladbolg protect you as it protected me, and may you protect it in return.

Rest well, Riannoc.

Talking to Ridhais after the vision:

Ridhais: It seems the ritual was successful. Caladbolg is reacting to you. What happened?

I met Riannoc as the Caladbolg knew him: both his negative emotions and dreams of heroism.

Caladbolg draws out what is in your heart, hopes and doubts alike... Perhaps it wanted to remind you to let your good outweigh your bad.

I'll need some time to recover. Let's meet back at my home.

I'll need some time to recover. Let's meet back at my home.