The Fourfold Path of the Arrowhead

For the script of this questline, see Script - The Fourfold Path of the Arrowhead.

The Fourfold Path of the Arrowhead Questline

• The Fourfold Path of the Arrowhead is a story-oriented Sidequest that grants access to the Alchemic Sharpshooter Arcana. They revolve around Loiscneach, the Alchemic Sharpshooter.
• You must have a Cumulative Level of 20,000, the hybrid Grandmaster Bombardier (Battle Alchemy + Archery) and cleared the Dark Dreams of a Winter Wind quest to start this questline.
  • To start the questline, speak to Laoire about Promising Arcana Candidates and choose Alchemic Sharpshooter.
  • Giant Characters can have access to this storyline granted they have reached Grandmaster Battle Alchemy and cleared the other requisite quests.
  • Giant Characters can proceed with the Alchemic Sharpshooter Link Quests regardless of the link level of the Arcana talent.
• Most NPCs in this questline will have additional dialogue if you speak to them between quest requirements.
  • If you have recruited Rowan, Cowenna and/or Eochaid to the Arcana Association, additional dialogue may occur.

NPCs involved in The Fourfold Path of the Arrowhead

NPCs involved in The Fourfold Path of the Arrowhead

NPC	Occupation	Location
Loiscneach
Laoire		Rath Royal Castle

[Alchemic Sharpshooter] The Fourfold Path of the Arrowhead

	Name	The Fourfold Path of the Arrowhead	NPC	Laoire, Loiscneach
	Information	The first formal report from Sliab Mis is supposed to arrive today. Shall we look it over together? --Laoire
Instruction	Talk to Laoire in the Arcana Association Room You will enter the Shadow Mission, Tidings from Sliab Mis. Simply watch the cutscene. Talk to Loiscneach outside of the Great Hall If you wear Cichol's Robe (M) or (F), special dialogue will occur and you will be asked to change oufits before continuing. Talk to Loiscneach outside of the Great Hall again Use Loiscneach's Transmutation You will enter the Shadow Mission, . Simply watch the cutscene. Talk to Loiscneach outside of the Great Hall Talk to Loiscneach in Sliab Mis Talk to The Royal Alchemist in Sliab Mis Talk to Loiscneach in front of Glenn Bearna You will enter a Shadow Mission, The hand that draws the Bowstring. You will be able to test out the Alchemic Sharpshooter skills. Speak with the NPC when you are finished. Talk to Loiscneach in Sliab Mis Talk to Laoire in the Arcana Association Room You will be awarded 50,000 EXP and 5,000 Gold. Elemental Wave Rank Novice will also be rewarded if you do not already have it. Human and Elven characters will also be able to access the Alchemic Sharpshooter Arcana talent.

Link Quests

[Link 1] A Hollow Vision in the Smoke

	Name	[Alchemic Sharpshooter] A Hollow Vision in the Smoke	NPC	Laoire, Loiscneach, Dorren, Leymore, Berched
	Information	I hope this missive finds you well. I would like to discuss a matter with you regarding one of the Association's members. When you have time, please come see me in the Association Room. -Laoire
Instruction	To start this questline, Unlock Alchemic Sharpshooter Arcana Link 1 through the Arcana Enkindling Lectern. Talk to Laoire in the Arcana Association Room Talk to Loiscneach Talk to Dorren in Taillteann You will enter a shadow mission, Encroachment Upon the Self. Simply watch the cutscene and go through the dialogue. You will be teleported to the Druid's House upon completion Talk to Berched in Taillteann Answer: You will receive a Cerulean Mirror. Talk to Loiscneach in Taillteann Talk to Loiscneach in Sliab Mis Speaking with Berched while still in Taillteann will prompt Loiscneach to request you use the Winter Forest Mobile. Talk to Loiscneach in Front[sic] of Glenn Bearna You will be shown a cutscene. Talk to Loiscneach in Front[sic] of Glenn Bearna Prompt: Stop him, Let him be Upon completion of the dialogue, Loiscneach will leave the area. He will not be in his usual locations until completion of the quest. Complete the quest to obtain [50,000 EXP] and [5,000 G] Cerulean Mirror will be removed from your inventory

[Link 3] Antipode

	Name	[Alchemic Sharpshooter] Antipode	NPC	Laoire, Loiscneach, Dorren, Berched
	Information	Loiscneach requested a meeting, but something seems strange about it. -Laoire
Instruction	Talk to Laoire in the Arcana Association Room. Talk to Loiscneach in the Royal Library. First Prompt: Nod in agreement or Say nothing Second Prompt: Nod in agreement or Say nothing Talk to Loiscneach in Sliab Mis. Talk to Loiscneach in front of Glenn Bearna You will enter a shadow mission, A Father's Lullaby. Inspect the Cerulean Mirror. Simply watch the cutscene and go through the dialogue. You will then be teleported into an area where hooded figures (Mountainkeepers), Loiscneach, and Young Mountainkeeper are holding conversations. Enter each green circle to overhear the dialogue. Entering the final green circle to enter another cutscene. You will be teleported into Glenn Bearna lake boss room along with Loiscneach. Enter the circle to start a cutscene. You will then be teleported back to the entrance of Glenn Bearna. Talk to Loiscneach in Sliab Mis. First Prompt: Nod in agreement or Stare silently at him Second Prompt: Nod in agreement or Shake your head Talk to Berched in Taillteann. Prompt: Nod in agreement or Shake your head Talk to Dorren in Taillteann. Talk to Loiscneach in Taillteann. Talk to Loiscneach in the Arcana Association Room.

[Link 5] A Birch Seed in the Snow

	Name	[Alchemic Sharpshooter] A Birch Seed in the Snow	NPC	Laoire, Loiscneach, Berched, Rowan
	Information	I would never seek to overburden you, but... the thought of you reading this letter fills me with hope. Would you be amenable to a meeting in the Association Room? -Loiscneach
Instruction	Talk to Loiscneach in the Arcana Association Room. First Prompt: Lots of my quests start this way or Remain silent Second Prompt: Nod in agreement or Hm... Talk to Berched in Taillteann. Talk to Rowan in the Arcana Association Room. Talk to Berched in Taillteann. Prompt: Nod in agreement or Wait... You will enter a shadow mission, In Winter's Rainment. Synthesize Aged Rowanberry, Dried St. John's Wort, and Blue Dye into Dark Blue Dye and take it to Berched. Enter the teleport circle behind you to be transported to the Dry Oven (Public) in Tailltean. Place all 3 items in the dry oven to start manual synthesis; success rate is 99%. Return via the teleport circle and talk to Berched. Talk to Berched in Taillteann. You will obtain Dark Blue Cloth. Talk to Loiscneach in Taillteann. Talk to Loiscneach outside the Great Hall. Prompt:Nod in agreement or Wait... Picking Nod in agreement will teleport you to Sliab Mis. Talk to Loiscneach in Sliab Mis. Prompt:Take their hands or Wait... Picking Take their hands will teleport you into a shadow mission Memories from a Mobile and start a cutscene. Simply watch the cutscene and go through the dialogue. Look for and enter a green circle on the ground to trigger another cutscene. Look for and enter another green circle on the ground to trigger another cutcene. You will then be teleported back to Sliab Mis. Talk to Loiscneach in Sliab Mis. Talk to Laoire in the Arcana Association Room. Talk to Loiscneach in the Arcana Association Room. Prompt:Listen quietly or Show him the broken mobile