Spire of the Stars
Chapter 4 main quest puzzle in Everfrost
The Spire of the Stars is a main story puzzle in Chapter 4: Forbidden Knowledge (Mission #57). Located on the Everfrost mountain north of Scholastone, the spire is a towering structure accessible after defeating Tenebrum and obtaining the key from Dean Gundrir. Inside, you must collect Engraved Stones by activating stone buttons, place them in symbol slots, then arrange sliding wall panels in the correct order to activate a lift. The lift carries you to an Abyss Gate at the top, which leads to the Secret Garden — an Abyss realm containing an additional Abyss Artifact.
Location
Everfrost mountain, north of Scholastone Institute, west of The Witchwoods.
Prerequisites
1. Complete the main quest "The Gate to the Otherworld" and defeat Tenebrum. 2. Obtain the Key to the Spire of the Stars from Dean Gundrir after the battle. 3. This is a main story puzzle — Chapter 4: Forbidden Knowledge (Mission #57).
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Reach the Spire
From Scholastone Institute, follow the path northeast past the banquet hall, then ascend the staircases through a cave to reach the Spire. The cold environment affects stamina regeneration — stay near fires along the path to recover. At the stone door, use the Key to the Spire of the Stars obtained from Dean Gundrir to enter.
Collect Engraved Stones
In the main room you will find 4 switches, each with a symbol slot (circle, triangle, square, cross). The circle slot already has a cube placed. In each corner of the room, use Force Palm (R3) on the stone buttons to flip the pillars and reveal hidden Engraved Stones. Check the side rooms for wall panels that indicate the correct switch positions.
Place Stones in Slots
Collect all the revealed Engraved Stones and place each one into the corresponding square holes on the switches. Once all stones are inserted, the wall panels in the room will activate and move upward to the top of the wall.
Arrange Symbols on the Wall Panels
Climb the wall and grab the bars on the panels. When you hang on a panel it slides downward. Arrange the panels in the correct order from top to bottom: Sideways hourglass → Circle → Triangle → Square. If a panel becomes stuck or moves out of order, use Force Palm to push it back up and reposition it.
Take the Lift to the Abyss Gate
Once the panels are in the correct order, the lift activates. Ride the lift up and ascend the stairs to reach the Abyss Gate at the top of the Spire. Pass through the gate to enter the Secret Garden, which contains an additional Abyss Artifact puzzle.
Rewards
Abyss Gate Activation
Completing the Spire puzzle activates the Abyss Gate at the top, providing access to the Secret Garden — an Abyss realm above the Spire.
Abyss Artifact (Secret Garden)
Obtained by completing the Secret Garden Abyss puzzle accessed through the Spire's Abyss Gate. Grants one Skill Point to unlock or rank up abilities, or invest into core stats (Health, Spirit, or Stamina).
Story Progression — Chapter 4 Completion
Completing this main story puzzle advances the narrative through Chapter 4: Forbidden Knowledge (Mission #57), unlocking the next chapter of the story.
Tips
- Cold reduces stamina regeneration on the path to the Spire. Bring cold-resistant food or gear, or pause near the fires placed along the route.
- If inserting all the Engraved Stones doesn't seem to complete the puzzle, check whether you accidentally moved a wall panel. Use Force Palm to push any displaced panels back up.
- Save your game before entering the Spire in case you encounter any bugs with the panel mechanics.
- The Secret Garden accessible through the Abyss Gate at the top contains an extra Abyss Artifact — do not skip it.
- Side rooms adjacent to the main hall contain wall panels showing the exact positions the switches should be set to before placing the Engraved Stones.
About the Spire of the Stars
The Spire of the Stars is a main quest puzzle encountered during Chapter 4: Forbidden Knowledge. Located in the cold Everfrost mountain, it challenges players with a multi-step switch puzzle involving Engraved Stones and symbol arrangement. Completing it activates an Abyss Gate leading to the Secret Garden, where an additional Abyss Artifact awaits.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where do I get the Key to the Spire of the Stars?
- Dean Gundrir gives you the Key to the Spire of the Stars after you defeat Tenebrum in the main quest "The Gate to the Otherworld". It is automatically given as part of Mission #57.
- Why can't I climb the wall panels?
- The wall panels only activate after you place all the Engraved Stones into their square slots. Make sure you have found and inserted all stones first — the panels will then move upward and become climbable.
- What is the correct order for the wall panels?
- From top to bottom: Sideways hourglass → Circle → Triangle → Square. Hang on each panel's bar to slide it down into position. If a panel is out of place, use Force Palm to push it back up.