Walkthrough
Chapter 9: In Ruins
Chapter 9 runs through Fortress. Here is the objective, the Lanterns you will use and what is worth doing before the chapter ends.
Confirmed facts on this page carry their sources.
Search the Fortress for the relic; the Oathbound quest line also ends inside these walls.
Chapter card
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Chapter number | 9 |
| Name | In Ruins |
| Regions | Fortress |
| Boss | Captain Raphael of the Nephtis Superioris |
| Unlocks | Nothing new |
| Quests here | The King of Smugglers |
Lanterns
| Lantern | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Main Gate | Checkpoint, fast travel, level-up and Amber swap point. |
| Traverse | Checkpoint, fast travel, level-up and Amber swap point. |
| Chapel | Checkpoint, fast travel, level-up and Amber swap point. |
| Ramparts | Checkpoint, fast travel, level-up and Amber swap point. |
| Courtyard | Checkpoint, fast travel, level-up and Amber swap point. |
| High Tower | Checkpoint, fast travel, level-up and Amber swap point. |
Order of work
- Enter Fortress and take the first Lantern you pass; it becomes your respawn point for the whole chapter.
- Push the story objective while sweeping the side routes as you pass them; quests here are usually started by picking up a note or a body.
- Before the boss, do one pass for the Ambers, flask upgrades and quest steps you have already walked past.
- Finish the boss, then check the chapter's return gates below before leaving the region.
Before you leave
- Six Lanterns and the densest late-game Amber spread; the Courtyard Lantern anchors the Oathbound finale.
- Quests whose later steps sit in this region will not move until you come back for them.
- Nothing here is permanently missable, but routes get longer once the Lantern network moves on.
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What happens in In Ruins?
Chapter 9 follows the story objective through its region and closes on the chapter's boss encounter, if it has one.
Can I come back to In Ruins later?
Six Lanterns and the densest late-game Amber spread; the Courtyard Lantern anchors the Oathbound finale.
Which region is In Ruins in?
Fortress, which is documented on its own region page with the full Lantern list.