Your second main mission in Starfield: Shattered Space They will take to Dezra in Yerah and Reunkia, Zakah “The promise, broken.” If only by happy accident, your arrival will signal a change for the Va’ruun people, who have been waiting for the chosen one to walk the serpent’s path. The mission will involve a twist trek and a careful decision of which effigies to lay at the altars of the trail.
Starfield Gives a lot of opportunities to make decisions, and be Shattered Space Expansion is no different. Story choices like killing or sparing Sahima and other characters can affect the course of your playthrough in ways big and small. In the same way, the effigies you collect on the Serpent’s Path will determine who you are to the Va’ruun Council members, and Starfield Chosen one needs a title suitable for their role.
How to start the promised, broken quest
The city of Dazra awaits
You can roll straight in “The Promise, Broken” mission immediately after “what remains” in Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC. After taking the Oracle into orbit from Va’ruun’kai, the city of Dazra is your next stop. Once the jump is complete, exit Operations and follow your waypoint to the Oracle Docking Bay to land your ship in the city and begin the next quest.
A cutscene will begin when you land, during which you will encounter a Va’rvan guard named Voris Neron. He will call up your intentions, demand the details of your arrival. It’s generally best to tell the truth, but there are several dialogue options you can choose from, including the following outlined by IGN:
Answer No. 1 |
“I found your wayward starstation, the Oracle.” |
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Answer No. 2 |
“It was an accident. I was just responding to an emergency call.” |
Answer No. 3 |
– Where am I? |
The councilman Malibu Dulkhoff Will soon join in the interaction, turning the tide of the conversation in your favor by suggesting your arrival could be a gift from the Great Serpent. This sets the scene for what’s to come on the mission ahead. Again, you’ll have various dialog options to offer your input when the conversation comes to an end:
Answer No. 1 |
– Your station brought me here, it jumped while my ship was in possession. |
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Answer No. 2 |
“It was an accident. I didn’t mean to wind up here.” |
Answer No. 3 |
“I don’t respond well to having a gun pointed at me.” |
Answer No. 4 |
“Let’s just forget anything happened, and I’ll be on my way.” |
The hand of Malibor seems to prove itself when a nearby phantom is named Anasko Va’ruun Out. Once the leader of the Va’ruun people, Anasko sets himself apart from other Vortex Phantoms in that he remains friendly before disappearing. In conversation, Malibor notes that many of the Va’ruun are stuck in this state, and It seems that only you can hear them. However, you need to provide a bit of proof that you are, in fact, the chosen one sent to help Dazra and her people. You will have the following translation options to do this:
Answer No. 1 |
“‘All must serve.” |
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Answer No. 2 |
“Something about a citadel, and a transformation.” |
Answer No. 3 |
“He’s trying to contact the big snake, but something’s wrong. He sounds lost.” |
Answer No. 4 |
“I wasn’t really paying attention.” |
With Malibor convinced, all that’s left is to Agree to become a member of House Va’ruun. Follow the council as he leads you through the city and to the ritual site. Your next stop is Serpent’s Path.
Malibor will let you know that the townspeople don’t take kindly to outsiders, so it’s best not to interact with the townsfolk before it’s confirmed that you’re promised.
How to complete the ritual
Which effies are best?
When you arrive at the site of the ritual in Shattered SpaceMalibor will send you away with the Serpent’s Herald, Inaza Qaisir. Talk to Inaza when you’re ready to start. The herald will serve as your guide throughout the ritual, which starts when you enter the door to the Serpent’s Path. There are endless twists and turns ahead, so follow along LunarGaming For a visual representation of key search points and choosing the right effigies.
Once inside, head down. The path will lead into a tunnel and split at an intersection. Keep left here and follow the path to a shrine lined with candles. Blow out the candle in front of the shrine, then head through the door nearby.
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The road continues to another temple with a Brazier On one side. To continue, you will need to throw your load into it, so to speak. Any item you don’t want or need will satisfy the requirements Here, allowing you to press on. Head up and through the doorway ahead, and follow the path until you reach a gap.
You will need to Use your booster pack to reach the other side. If you can’t manage to make the jump, don’t worry; You can also use the stairs below to get across. From there, follow the path to another door and look for the next temple, which is surrounded by poisoned water. When you finish your meditation here, you can go to the next doorway and stop at the ledge. A great sacrifice As the gates open, you can finally complete the ritual with your choice of effigies.
Choosing your effigies
After Inaza’s story in the ritual chamber, you’ll stumble upon another shrine and four effigies. You will need to Choose only two To put in the altars, and Inessa will grant you A unique title based on the two you select. Your decision will dictate how you are referred to the entire time Shattered Space DLC, so you’ll want to make a call that best aligns with your preferences. Here’s a breakdown of the titles each effigy combo will produce:
Effgy combination |
Promised title |
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Effigy of devotion + Effigy of strength |
Harbinger |
Effigy of devotion + Effigy of perseverance |
Diviner |
Effigy of Devotion + Effigy of Obedience |
follower |
Effigy of Strength + Effigy of Perseverance |
Vindicator |
Effigy of Strength + Effigy of Obedience |
Armiger |
Effigy of Obedience + Effigy of Perseverance |
Reverend |
With your mind made up, place your two chosen effigies at the designated altars. Inaza will give you a title when you talk to her again outside the door, reinforcing your position as a member of the House of Varun. Exit Serpent’s Path through the arches nearby, and take the elevator to meet Malibor in the Mourning ship cockpit.
“The Promise, Broken” Seek rewards |
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to wrap “The promise, broken,” You will only need to talk with Ecris Kaiser at Dazra’s Jinan Plaza after the council meeting.
Which promised title is the best?
Player preference reigns supreme
You will receive a unique promised title depending on the effigies you choose to place at the altars during the ritual in Starfield: Shattered Space “The Promise, Broken” Mission. From the completion of the quest onwards, you will be referred to the title that Inaza gave you, but your DLC playthrough will not be affected beyond that. that is, The best title is what you like the most. Although “Harbinger” and “Reverend” certainly have a nice ring to them.
Source: IGN
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