Shadow over Petrichor in "Odes to Harmony". As part of the mission, travel to a remote village in the south of Fontaine to begin exploring the location and find the entrance to the ruins of the ancient kingdom of Remuria. Along the way, you will meet an unusual guide - the talking cat Ossie.
In this guide, we'll tell you how to start and complete the Shadow over Petrichor quest, search the ruins in the mountains and proceed to the Dilapidated Castle.
How to start the quest Shadow over Petrichor
To open the quest Shadow over Petrichor, go to the village of the same name on an island located southeast of the port of Romarin. In the middle of the sea there will be an open teleportation point where you can quickly move and begin an investigation.
Activate Statue of the seven archons in the Nosta area and walk along the shore until you come across a strange group of people. Talk to them and defeat the robbers hiding treasures in chests, after which the mission will appear in the general quest log.
Walkthrough of the quest Shadow over Petrichor in Genshin Impact
While examining the ancient statue, the Traveler will see scenes from the past from the perspective of the ruler of the Brass people, who, according to prophecy, should plunge under water. Start your search in the village and interview the locals to find out about any ruins nearby. Having met an unusual talking cat, follow her in search of an ancient castle.
After defeating the followers of the Dark Lord, a cut-scene will automatically start: The Traveler and Paimon will examine the boxes, which contain only unremarkable stones. The hero will see scenes from the past from the perspective of the ruler of the people made of brass - it seems that something strange is happening in Petrichor.
Search ruins in the mountains
Go to Petrichor and go deep into the settlement: try to talk to an unfamiliar resident and find out what is happening. A little later he will faint, without telling anything useful.
Along the way, you will meet Est - the only one who is not subject to hypnosis. According to the man's instructions, it's worth search ruins in the mountains, where the mysterious shining animal went.
Follow the path on the right, activating a new teleportation point along the way, and get to the ruins, where you can find a talking cat. Defeat the animated statue with a Geo Shield and take the rich chest standing next to it.
Afterwards, a cut-scene will automatically start. Talk to the talking cat Uranides from Ouranoupolis, whom Paimon decides to call Ossie, and open the age to the Dilapidated Castle.
A new quest item will appear in the Inventory - Ancient score. Later you can decrypt it using a special device.
Follow the Dilapidated Castle Underwater
Dive into the pool that appears and dive into the abyss with Ossie to find the Dilapidated Castle. Swim along the fast water flow, adjusting your movement slightly left-right or up-down so as not to collide with obstacles.
Get to land and look around, go to the Dilapidated Castle and run after your companion through the gate, after opening a new teleport. In the future, you will be able to talk to the cat and even stroke it, together continuing your investigation about the ancient people.
The shining guide will show the way - appearing a few meters from the Traveler in the right direction. Run to the end of the corridor past the floating books and go up the stairs on the left to get to the table and trigger a new cutscene with a talking cat.
Get a wonderful music box
Ossie will show ancient autoharmonic music box, which will be useful in further exploration of the underwater castle. Before you can reveal the secret of the people of Remuria, you need to find clues. A wonderful music box is needed to play symphonies - ancient scores. Interact with the instrument and get a reward for your first piece "Fertile Lands".
The quest item will remain in the Inventory in the corresponding tab, you can return to it and play the stories of the ancient people with the help of music. At the same time, the quest will come to an end, and you will receive the “Tenth Muse” achievement.
The next task in the chain is "Underwater Nocturne".
Achievement Tenth Muse in Genshin Impact
Complete the mission "Shadow over Petrichor", enter the sunken castle with Ossie and master the power of the symphony to unlock the achievement "Tenth Muse". The achievement belongs to the section source stones.
Awards
For completing the Shadow over Petrichor mission, you will receive the following rewards:
- 30 source stones;
- 200 adventure experience;
- 35 000 pestilence.
See separate article all quests from the world of the Sea of Antiquity🌊.
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