The Land of Mist and Fog - ᛋᛖᛖᚲ (2)

The game begins with a lengthy cinematic sequence where Senua rows her canoe, introducing her character and circumstances. You can control the camera but cannot interact with anything.

Upon gaining control, you will see a stone monolith. As you approach it, a ring of runes appears. This is Lorestone 1/4. Walk towards it and press R2 while aiming at the center to collect it.

After collecting the Lorestone, proceed forward along the path. Senua will automatically climb over a log.

Continue until you reach shallow swampy water. Senua can move through this water without issue.

You will eventually reach a beach overlooking an island with a wooden dragon structure, representing Helheim. Continue along the beach and under a bridge (Gjallarbrú).

After passing under the bridge, turn left into the rocks. Lorestone 2/4 is located at the base of a waterfall.

Collect the Lorestone, then head up the stone stairs to your right.

At the top of the stairs, climb the ladder using the interact button (default is R2, but can be configured).

At the top of the ladder, the path leads through a small tunnel and back the other way. You will need to cross a wide beam; Senua will automatically traverse this safely.

On the other side, you will see a wooden platform marked with white paint. Jump down onto it to enter a cave. This is a point of no return for collecting previous lorestones.

Follow the cave until you reach a door with a glowing red rune.

Focus on the door with R2 to activate the Rune puzzle.

To solve this first rune puzzle, return down the hall. Look for an area where sunlight shines through a hole in the ceiling. The shape of the rune can be found in the environment illuminated by this light. Aim at the environmental shape and hold R2 to focus and activate the rune.