Blood from a Stone

Find Brother Paul: As soon as you get to the tower, follow Fulke inside. You'll see the place has been ransacked, and it's unclear what happened to the stone. Fulke mentions Brother Paul was supposed to be watching it, but he's gone missing. You can look around for clues, like a letter near the door, but honestly, the main thing is to clear the path. Beside Fulke, you'll see a barricade. Destroy the wooden crate to its left, then move the barricade. This reveals a hidden door.

Brother Paul's Fate: Go through the door. Sadly, you'll find Brother Paul has been killed, and the stone has been taken. A cutscene will play where Sigurd blames Eivor for the delay. Don't worry too much about your response here; it doesn't change anything. The scene shifts outside where Sigurd tries to negotiate with Eadwyn for the stone. Eivor, however, won't go back on a promise made to Geadric and decides to fight instead.

Fight Eadwyn's Soldiers: Get ready for a scrap. You'll face a bunch of regular soldiers and two Standard Bearers. They're not too tough, but watch out for the next wave: two Arbalists. These guys are dangerous, especially if they get the high ground. Take them out ASAP before they start raining down damage. A Skirmisher also joins the fray in the second wave, so deal with them quickly too. Use your high-damage abilities and try not to get too close. The Standard Bearers can heal their allies, so prioritize them. The Arbalists are probably the biggest threat, so eliminate them fast. With Sigurd, Basim, and Fulke at your side, the fight should be manageable if you focus on the elites first.

Dialogue Choices: After you've dealt with all the Saxon soldiers, Sigurd will approach you. You can respond to his initial comment however you like – it won't affect the outcome. However, your response to Basim *does* matter for Sigurd's perception of you later on. If you care about Sigurd's opinion, it's best to hold back and choose a calmer response. You *can* choose to fight them both, but it'll limit your chances for a positive relationship down the line. For the best ending, try to keep your cool. Once the scene with Fulke concludes, this quest wraps up.