After talking with him you will be told to meet his burly daughter at the entrance to the cave where the ritual takes place. As she is a monk and a pacifist you have to escort her through the cave on her dangerous mission. Wellspring Cave is right down the hill from the temple – follow the golden trail and listen out for the monk (Hannah's) voice.
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Head inside the cave with Hannah, moving down the path to the central chamber. There are no enemies yet despite the eerie atmosphere so feel free to admire the spirits in the sky and listen to what Hannah has to say. Once in the central chamber wait for her to step on the appropriate switch and a new gate will open. Escort her (again, through no enemies) to the first fountain. Stand on the switch next to Hannah once you embark onto the central island and the water begins to pour into the jug. When you get back into the main cavern, before the central chamber the previously-beautiful spirits will reveal themselves.
Help Hannah fill up the water jug
Battle off the waves for about two full minutes and you are safe to return to the main room with the jug filled a little more. After the last gate opens fully head along the path to the third room – battling through Hollow Men en route this time. There are literally dozens of the zombies, followed by a Headless Hollow Man as a sort of boss to the scene. To defeat him, attack from range as he is a slow mover. Up close his blind slashes can inflict some serious damage and his electric attacks also need to be avoided. When his eyes glow blue it means he is charging, so start diving around the room to avoid the inevitable attack.
Continue on to the final room with the undead defeated and climb on the switch to complete the ritual. This time however there is an interruption of another sort with terrible news about the abbot, Hannah's father. Follow her back to the Temple of Light and once there you'll see her renounce her pacifism in the face of true evil. This, unfortunately, is what was needed to awaken her violent side and make her a useful hero. Changing her name to Hammer, she is now the true Hero of Strength. You will be automatically transported to the funeral, where Hammer is convinced to join forces with you beside the golden oak, and the next hero, of Will, is identified. You receive a leaf from this plant as your trophy reward as well as a whopping 1000 renown.
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Achievement: The Hero of Strength – 100 points
Taking part in and completing The Ritual unlocked the Donating to the Light distraction.
