- The Ritual (Part 2)

Fable 2 Guide - The Ritual (Part 2)

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.

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.

The cave is full of a new enemy, Hollow Men. They are incredibly susceptible to fire (Inferno) attacks being highly flammable corpses and also attack in large groups. A good tactic is to draw them in close and then cast a surrounding Inferno spell before finishing them off with melee and ranged attacks, or other Will spells.

Back in the central chamber with the path cleared Hannah will stand on the next switch, in turn opening the next door. As with last time, lead the way through to the next room, this time ascending the steps to stand on your switch up high. Be prepared for Hollow Men to attack this time as Hannah fills the jug and get your inferno targeted attack and any other ranged spells and attacks ready as they will all attack from below – you are required to stay on the switch to keep the water flowing (you can leave it and clear the room before returning to it if it all gets a bit hectic!

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.

Achievement: The Hero of Strength – 100 points

Taking part in and completing The Ritual unlocked the Donating to the Light distraction.