The Mysterious Signal — The Alters Walkthrough

Navigate the enigmatic Zephyr Hollow in The Alters with our walkthrough. Uncover the secrets of the 'Guard', 'Collector', 'Colossus', and the mysterious 'Guide'.

Hey there! So you've stumbled upon 'The Mysterious Signal' in The Alters and are looking for some guidance? No worries, I've got your back. Let's break down what's happening in Zephyr Hollow. When you first come to, you'll find yourself in a vast, empty wasteland. A group of travelers will find you and help you get your bearings. You won't remember how you got there, your mind is a bit foggy, like a bad dream. They'll invite you to explore with them, and you'll notice strange structures and creations scattered around. These are undocumented and unexplored, presenting a cool challenge. The main focus here is a big central structure surrounded by smaller, wind-powered constructs that look like a metallic mangrove. You'll also find a weathered stone stele with faded patterns and a square hollow at its base. When you interact with this stele, you'll feel tremors, hinting at something big beneath the surface. Here's a key moment: when the 'Guard' places a stone brick into the stele, things get lively! The wind blades will roar to life, shaking off dust and debris. The ruins will start making weird, harmonious sounds with the wind, which your companions, like the 'Collector', will find exciting. Even the 'Colossus' will react to the wind. Your companions believe these structures aren't man-made but are remnants of an ancient, otherworldly civilization. The 'Prosthetist' might mention how lucky it is that you were found 'intact'. Now, let's talk about the 'Erosion' affecting people here: * Stage One: Only the outer layers of the body are affected, especially around injuries. It looks like extra keratin, but your functions are mostly fine. * Stage Two: Joints and muscles start turning into wood-like constructs. Mutated areas create 'artifacts' with unpredictable results. * Stage Three: Your thinking gets messed up as the woody tubes start acting on their own. * Final Stage: You become completely changed, turning into another 'artifact' or structure in this wasteland. You'll notice the ruins are silent, almost unnaturally so. The wind blows fiercely, but the structures are still. The only sounds are the 'Colossus' moving and your companions talking. On a personal note, you'll be trying to figure out your own identity and the mystery of a child called the 'Guide'. She seems familiar, appearing in your dreams even before you woke up. You might feel she perished in a disaster, and that sanctuaries and hope proved futile. The 'Guide' herself is heavily affected by the erosion, with her arms looking like thick blocks of wood, making movement difficult. It's a tough situation, but by working with your companions, you'll start to piece things together.