The hearts of these Acheron Drakes hold Magical Essence. Actually, almost any big drake in that place may have the essence as well.

This may be our last attempt, Daeva, so let's make it count!

Can you get the Magical Essence and try activating the Rift Orb once more?

• Accept.
• Decline.

Then return to the Beshmundir Temple and hunt Thurzon the Undying in the Forgotten Storeroom.

Its essence should be particularly powerful. When you get the Magical Essence, combine it with the Quartz Rod to activate the Rift Orb.

The Rift Orb should then activate and teleport you to where Stormwing is sealed. If you decide to fight it right then and there--and you don't have to--I don't suggest trying it alone.

• "I'll see how big it is first."

(The orb begins to glow brightly.)

• "Great Siel, it's working!"

Obtain the Magical Essence and activate the Rift Orb.

I'm glad you're back, Daeva. I've been going through all my research papers trying to dig up whatever I can on ancient Balaur energy sources.

And it seems there was an ancient creature that provided much of their energy.

You said there were Acheron Drakes in the Forgotten Storeroom, right? Well, according to my notes, it's these drakes that were their energy source.

• "I remember seeing them there."

You're back. Pilomenes has given me a report. This Stormwing certainly sounds like a danger to us all.

Did you succeed in activating the Rift Orb? Is the way to the Prison of Ice open?

• "It is...perhaps unfortunately."

Hmm, yes, I see what you mean. Yet at least we know what's down there. We can muster our strength to fight it before it's fully loose.

If we had not pursued this, it could've gotten free on its own, and we never would've known...until it was too late.

If you feel confident, you should consider being the one to slay Stormwing. Until then, take this reward for your service to Elysea.

Pilomenes found another way to recharge the Quartz Rod.

Following his instructions, you defeated Thurzon the Undying in the Forgotten Storeroom and obtained the Magical Essence.

When you used the Magical Essence together with the Quartz Rod, the Rift Orb was activated, allowing entrance to the Prison of Ice where Stormwing is sealed.