1. Quests

The Fragments of Malice

Madrioc

Madrioc

Artifact Location

Currently, the Sallow Stone is held in Madrioc.

Deadmarch

Deadmarch

Artifact Location

Currently, the Tongue of Istvhal is held somewhere in the Deadmarch.

Betaria

Betaria

Artifact Location

The Blood of Batrax is famously guarded in the Bloodspire Temple.

Locir Dorcas

Locir Dorcas

Artifact Location

The flame is kept as the power source of Locir Dorcas.

Sallow Stone

Artifact of Vortek

The Sallow Stone holds an essential element of Vortek and is key to his reconstitution. It is said that the Sallow Stone represents the flesh of Vortek, sealed away into a stone.

The Sallow Stone was delivered to Deowyn Centhos by the Peas.

Discordant Horn

Artifact of Vortek

The Discordant Horn holds an essential element of Vortek and is key to his reconstitution. It is said that the Discordant Horn represents the voice of Vortek, sealed away into a horn.

The horn was lost in the coup of the Pallamian royal family, and the Rain Knight revealed that he took it to offer to the Nightseeker in a declaration of love.

Farseeker's Eye

Artifact of Vortek

The Farseeker's Eye holds an essential element of Vortek and is key to his reconstitution. It is said that the Farseeker's Eye represents the sight of Vortek, sealed away into a small marble.

The eye was stolen from a vault in Astrilane, and Renbedar predicts that it was stolen by the same group that took the Essence of Zhaal. Mardyth stole this artifact for the Darkheart in Astrilane.

Essence of Zhaal

Artifact of Vortek

The Essence of Zhaal holds an essential element of Vortek and is key to his reconstitution. It is said that the Essense of Zhaal represents the soul of Vortek. Its form is unknown.

The essence was apparently taken by force from the kingdom of Wolkaea, and Renbedar predicts that it has been collected by some party that seeks to revive Vortek. The Nightseeker is in possession of this artifact.

Blood of Batrax

Artifact of Vortek

While not specifically affiliated with Vortek, the Blood of Batrax is essential to his reconstitution. It is a powerful blood that never stops flowing.

The blood is famously located in the Bloodspire Temple in Betaria, though gaining access to it is difficult, even to devout followers of Irashi.

The Rain Knight and Ventrex Caustar were able to successfully retrieve some blood from the temple.

Tongue of Istvhal

Artifact of Vortek

An essential element of Vortek, key to his reconstitution. The tongue represents the speech of Vortek. Its true form is unknown.

The tongue is apparently held somewhere in the Deadmarch, but exactly where is a well kept secret. Legends state that the tongue can whisper to the people's hearts, convincing them to commit evil.

The Nightseeker and some of the Darkheart were seen entering the Deadmarch, but it is unknown if they found the artifact or not.

Unyielding Flame

Artifact of Vortek

An essential element of Vortek, key to his reconstitution. The flame represents the life of Vortek.

The flame is used as a power source for the kingdom city of Locir Dorcas. A few hundred years ago, it was apparently gifted to the dwarves by the elves of Sanaris, as a sign of good faith.

Leadbelly Balnar

Leadbelly Balnar

Artifact Seeker

Balnar was transformed by the Nightseeker into the Twisted Knight, and assists her in locating the artifacts.

Yyk Sen

Artifact Seeker

Even after Tarisi's sealing, Yyk Sen appears to still support the Nightseeker in her goals. Yyk Sen's impetus remains a mystery.

Abrax

Artifact Seeker

While he appears to have his own goals, Abrax is seemingly working with the group seeking to collect the artifacts. He might be a sapling now.

Darkheart

Collectors of Artifacts

While originally only collecting the artifacts at Tarisi's bidding, the Darkheart have continued to do so even after her sealing. Their true motives are unknown.