A cutscene begins where David informs you of the yearly Congress of the lords and dukes being shortly held in the holy city Elysion, which is also where the Academy is headquartered. David intends to go there and investigate whether the Duke of Nagapur, Wilfred Hermein, (who is also head of the Academy, is possibly behind the kidnapping of Irina.

Just make your way through The Ivory Peaks. Elysion appears once you leave on the other side.

Rush is impressed by the Elysion Remnant upon entering the city. Pagus says that Remnant keeps the world in balance. Pagus then says 1,000 years ago Marion Marshall bound herself to the Remnant, birthing this great culture.

Emma questions why Rush doesn't remember Elysion, since he was born here. He says he moved to Eulam when he was a baby. Torgel then gets everyone on task and everyone sets off for the embassy.

At the embassy, Torgel says several Dukes haven't arrived yet so the Assembly hasn't started. David asks Rush to take a walk, and he recommends everyone take this opportunity to collect as much information as possible.

You may have already unlocked some of these areas by doing quests. Here is a complete listing of locations now accessible to you and how to unlock them.

• The Southwestern Road - speak to the Barkeep in Elysion or start The Secret Letter quest.
• Balterossa - go through The Southwestern Road location.
• The Great Sand Sea - speak to the Barkeep in Balterossa.
• The Great Subterrane - start The Hero quest.
• Mojcado Castle - start For Love the Bell Tolls quest.
• Vale of the Gods - go through the west exit of The Great Sand Sea.
• Baaluk - go through the Vale of the Gods.
• Lavafender - go through the south exit of The Great Sand Sea.
• Royotia - go through the south exit of the Path of Anguish in Lavafender.
• Siebenbur - The First Path - talk to the Qsiti War Veteran in the Union of the Golden Chalice in Celapaleis.
• Siebenbur - The Fifth Path - talk to the Fierce Mercenary in the Union of the Golden Chalice in Royotia.

The Conqueror and his army are seen brazenly marching directly in Elysion, and the townsfolk murmur and tremble. A armored woman introduces herself as Roeas and proceeds to speak of a prophecy about the Conqueror binding Elysion's remnant and bringing prosperity to all.

As the army marches on, a man in red robes appears and Rush's talisman begins to shimmer. Rush feels something familiar about the man but cannot pinpoint it.

A Court Lady confirms David's identity, tells him everyone else has arrived, and then asks him to proceed to the Congress.

Entering the gate, Rush's talisman glows and the Conqueror is seen killing a lady. After taking cover, Rush's party sees the Conqueror actually bind the Ark, which was thought to be impossible. Pagus wonders who or what the Conqueror is.

You enter a strange white area and Rush has a flashback to when he was young. His mother is upset that he had "come here". The Conqueror seems to want Rush to remember something.

Then everyone is back in Elysion at the Congress where the Conqueror announces he has bound the Ark and desires to be a Lord and be given a remnant. Hermein reluctantly agrees and tells David to not cause any trouble.

Then David and crew refocus on trying to find Irina, although David says he officially cannot act but Hermein told him Rush's parents have been moved to the Temple of Elysion.

Go to the Genaade District and enter the Temple of Elysion. Talk to the Qsiti Monk Warrior with the (…) talk bubble to gain access to The Catacombs.

Inside the Catacombs, there is only one path to go, so simply make your way through the level. There will be two scenes where doors close. For the first one you must kill all the monsters to continue. For the second you have to go the alternate long way.

Rush and company break in to the lab where John Sykes is being held captive. John shows them a tablet artifact and tells them this is what Wagram is after, but with it in your custody things will be fine. Moreover, Marina Sykes is out attempt to lure Wagram and his ilk away from the tablet.

Upon leaving the lab, Wagram appears and casts a spell on John, demanding Rush hand over the tablet. Wagram manages to get the tablet despite Rush's refusal. Wagram vanishes.

Back in Elysion, Emma indicates that she may have an idea on how to find Marina.

Rush and Emma enter the Mine, and Emma tells Rush of her family tradition of journeying to find Remnants when reaching adulthood. Emma's father died in the war, but he dreamt of finding a new Remnant to bring about peace. Emma searched these mines for such a Remnant, but found "her", Rush's mom, in the mines instead.

Make your way through The Great Tunnel and then to the north end of the Undeveloped Zone (pick up the Stone of Marshall along the way). Opening the Sealed Door leads to a boss fight with Namul Sin & Niram Sin.

Rush and Emma are saved by Marina Sykes who calls off Namul Sin & Niram Sin. Back in her room within the mine, Rush questions why Irina and himself can have power over remnants.

Marina tells Rush that she was adopted and is actually a descendent of Marion Marshall and the God Emperor. She was adopted by the head of the Academy when she was young and dedicated her life to the study of remnants.

Marina gives Rush a talisman to give to Irina when he rescues her. Then she goes away, not telling Rush why.

Athlum is preparing for war because the Conqueror is marching westward. The Congress is split with some Dukes siding with Hermeien, who opposes the Conqueror. Others support the Conqueror, fearing the God Emperor, who has apparently blessed the Conqueror's actions.

David meets with emissaries from Nagapur and agrees to go there personally to support Hermeien. David's goal is to have Athlum be granted its independence in return for helping Hermeien.

Rush and David then meet in the palace garden, and Rush asks David to promise not to get Irina or his mom caught up in all this. David agrees.