Timeline

The Tide Turns

The quiet held until it didn't — Elara's actions triggered dangerous flux cascade, activating Architect's device, escalating Rip's in has stopped simmering and begun to move. Those who waited for it to pass were wrong.

Marl Unleashes the Purification

Seizing on the chaos at the Bastion Wall Barracks, Deacon Marl dispatches his most fervent Choir members from the Open Hand. He commands them to 'purify' the weakened defenses and claim new territory for the Hollow, initiating the aggressive expansion he has preached.

Marl's Choir Marches

With the Open Hand firmly under his heel, Deacon Marl's fanatical sermons culminate in a decisive order. The first detachments of his newly militarized Choir, energized by his zeal, begin to march out from the shrine, their eyes fixed on Saltgate's vulnerable districts. The 'Great Purification' has begun.

Marl Declares the 'Great Purification'

With the Bastion Wall Barracks in disarray, Deacon Marl seizes the moment, delivering a fervent sermon at the Open Hand. He formally declares the 'Great Purification' to commence immediately, issuing orders for his now-militant Choir to prepare for swift expansion beyond Saltgate's walls, their zeal for conquest reaching a fever pitch.

Marl Declares 'Purification' Beyond Saltgate

Deacon Marl's voice booms through the Open Hand, echoing his call for a 'purification' beyond Saltgate. His militant Choir, now a zealous army, begins preparations for immediate mobilization, their fanaticism a palpable force.

Marl's Shadow Lengthens

Deacon Marl's sermons at the Open Hand grow increasingly fervent, his voice echoing with prophecies of a coming purge. The unified zeal of his Choir members is palpable, preparing for a decisive move beyond the shrine's walls.

Elara Triggers Spindle Anomaly

Elara's intensive analysis at the Spindle has paid off, but with unforeseen consequences. Her probing has activated a dormant failsafe, causing a localized flux cascade around the core device. The Spindle now pulses with erratic energy, and the hum emanating from it intensifies, signaling a significant shift in the Architect's influence.

Hollow Warden's Assault on the Drowned Archive

The Hollow Warden's dispatched forces have reached the Drowned Archive, initiating a swift and brutal operation to secure Archivist Pell. The sound of breaking data-slates and desperate shouts echoes from within the ancient halls as Pell's attempts to destroy sensitive information are met with immediate resistance.

Marl's Militant Choir Begins Recruitment

Deacon Marl, having solidified his control over The Open Hand, dispatches zealous acolytes to Saltgate and the surrounding areas. Their mission: to spread the 'True Choir' doctrine and forcefully recruit new members, viewing all who resist as 'unbelievers' in need of conversion. The militant fervor is palpable, unsettling the uneasy peace in Saltgate.

Warden Unit Dispatched to Drowned Archive

Commander Jett, his expression grim but resolute, gives a final, terse command as the prepared Warden unit departs the Bastion Wall Barracks. The unit moves with practiced efficiency, their heavy boots echoing in the tense silence as they head towards the Drowned Archive, their mission clear.

A New Outpost Established

A runner returns to The Open Hand, delivering a report to Deacon Marl. One of his aggressive recruitment parties has successfully established a new, fortified outpost in the surrounding territory, further extending the Choir's reach.

Deacon Marl Extends the Choir's Influence

With Mother Senna's resistance crushed, Deacon Marl begins to spread his militant Choir's influence beyond The Open Hand. Whispers of new, aggressive recruitment drives and the forceful conversion of smaller settlements emanate from the Sunken Spire, signaling a dangerous shift in the Choir's operations.

The Hollow Warden's Shadow Falls Upon the Archive

The Hollow Warden, having sensed the player Marcos's interaction with the Rip's energies, deploys a contingent of his 'gathered' Wardens to the Drowned Archive. Their arrival throws Archivist Pell into a state of panic, confirming the Warden's intent to secure him for interrogation regarding the Architect's secrets.

Elara Reaches the Spindle

Elara, undeterred by the unfolding chaos and sensing a temporary reprieve from the Hollow Warden, successfully navigates the approach to the Spindle. She immediately begins her intense analysis of the Architect's central device, seeking a direct means to confront or disable it.