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Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a dark, engaging RPG that challenges players with morally difficult quests and tough decisions. One of these is “The Word Is Silent,” a quest that stands out from the others in its subtlety and wealth of storytelling. It may not be the craziest or coolest quest in Tainted Grail, but it’s got a nice way of telling a story.

Following is a guide to walk you through completing the quest so you don’t miss any crucial information.

Starting the Quest: Locating the Letter

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You begin your journey on the Island Asylum shortly after you escape your cell during the prologue. While in the beach area searching, keep an eye out for a dead red priest on the beach next to a wrecked boat. Next to him is “Letter to the Prior.” Take it and read it to begin the “The Word Is Silent” quest automatically.

Finding Brother Riagan

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With the quest active, your new objective is to find Brother Riagan, a red priest who resides in the Horns of the South region. To locate him:

  • Travel to the Keep in the Horns of the South.
  • Enter the Keep and ascend the stairs directly in front of you.
  • Enter the garden area to the east.
  • There, you’ll find Brother Riagan seated on a bench.

Speak with him and present him with the letter you found. He may dismiss you initially.

Following Up: Return to Brother Riagan

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After your initial conversation, it’s essential to give Brother Riagan some time to process the information. Wait for a day in-game, then return to him. Upon your return, speak with him again.

This time, he will acknowledge the gravity of the situation and take steps to address the issues raised in the letter. This follow-up is crucial to progressing and completing the quest.

Quest Completion and Rewards

When Brother Riagan accepts investigating the circumstances surrounding the event, the Word Is Silent quest is completed. While the quest does not reward players with tangible items like weapons or armor, it provides a rich contribution to the game’s narrative and allows players to further understand the world of Avalon. It’s the journey that matters, no?

Completing this quest also opens up other narratives and quests, such as the “Unforgettable” quest, that continue to track the repercussions of the actions of the red priests.

Tips for Success

  • Thorough Search: The initial letter is easy to miss. Ensure you thoroughly search the Island Asylum beach area.
  • Patience is a Virtue: Following your conversation with Brother Riagan, it’s important to wait for a day before following up in order to progress the quest.
  • Talk to NPCs: Engaging in conversation with other characters can provide additional background information and open up new quests.
  • Keep Track of Time: Some quests in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon progress based on in-game time. Bear this in mind when waiting for events to occur.
  • Save Your Game: Some might say it’s common sense in any game, but this is more of a reminder. Save yourself a future headache!

Final Thoughts

“The Word Is Silent” is a nod to the game’s intricate storytelling and to the importance of paying attention to subtle clues. By finishing the quest using this guide, you’ll not only complete the quest but also learn to appreciate the rich fabric of stories embedded in Avalon. It may not be the most rewarding, but it makes up for it with storytelling and helping you understand the world around you.

With its recent release, guides on Tainted Grail are more than helpful right now. You’ll be able to find more here!

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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