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God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) – Jarnsmida Pitmines

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This is a guide on the collectibles found in the Jarnsmida Pitmines in God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) for 100% area completion. In this area, the following collectibles can be found:

  • Nornir Chest x1
  • Legendary Chest x1
  • Lore x1
  • Artifacts x2
  • Odin’s Raven x1
  • Berserker Gravestone x1
  • Remnants of Asgard x1

Artifact – Lofnheid’s Whetstone

This artifact can be found along the water shortly after arriving here.

Odin’s Raven

This raven can be found flying above the water near the above artifact.

Nornir Chest

This chest can be found after freezing the water on a water wheel then grappling across to the other side. It’s along the main path and you can’t miss it!

To open it, light the brazier next to it. To reach the second brazier, drop down to the left of the chest. Then grapple across. Light this brazier then grapple back and stop the water flowing. The next brazier will be under the base of the water wheel. Open it to receive a Horn of Blood Mead.

Lore – The Pit-Mine

From the Nornir chest, drop down to the left side of it then use the grapple point under the water wheel to jump the gap. Once you land on the other side, take a left to find it carved into the rock.

Artifact – Tool and Bang

Near the entrance to the mines, take the path heading west. This will bring you to an aqueduct that you can move using the Blades of Chaos. This will trigger the giant crane in the area to swing around. Climb on top of the block its holding then use the axe to freeze the water in the aqueduct. This will cause the crane to move back to its original position. Jump off the block and follow the path to reach the artifact.

Legendary Chest

This chest can be found next to the above artifact. Open the chest to receive the Pommels of the Undying Spark.

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God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) – The Forge

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This is a guide on the collectibles found in the Forge in God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) for 100% area completion. In this area, the following collectibles can be found:

  • Nornir Chest x1
  • Legendary Chest x1
  • Lore x2
  • Artifact x1
  • Odin’s Ravens x2
  • Yggdrasil Rifts x2

Odin’s Raven

After exiting the railcar, head down the walkway to find the raven flying around at the end.

Artifact – Bari’s Grenade

From the raven, head down the path and hug the left to find a climbable ledge. Take a left and drop down to find the artifact under a wooden structure.

Nornir Chest

From the above collectible head back up the ledge then follow the path straight across to find the chest.

The first totem can be found to the left of the chest across the broken bridge on a rock. The second can be found diagonally from the chest on a cliffside. For the last totem, head back to the wooden walkway leading to the train car and it will be on a rock at the bottom of the walkway. Open the chest to receive an Idunn Apple.

Lore – Dear Overseer

After squeezing through a crack in the rocks, take a right and head up the mountain. Climb up the ledge on the right then head down into the sunken area where a building is to find the lore on the ground.

Lore – The Forge

This lore can be found behind the building next to the above Dear Overseer lore on a rock wall.

Forging Destiny Main Quest

The below collectibles can be obtained during the Forging Destiny main quest!

Legendary Chest

You’ll come across it along the main path of the story. Open it to receive the Atlas Eruption heavy runic attack.

Odin’s Raven

This raven can be found at the top of the forge on a rock overlooking the lake.

Yggdrasil Rifts

This rift can be found along the main path after you forge the spear. We had to interact with it twice as the first time a Lindwyrm popped out!

Yggdrasil Rift

This rift can be found near the Myrkr Tunnels mystic gateway.

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God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) – In Service of Asgard Favor

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Below is a walkthrough for the In Service of Asgard favor in God of War Ragnarok (GOWR). To obtain this favor, speak with Raeb in the tavern at Nidavellir.

Shut down Althjof’s Rig

Althjof’s Rig can be found northwest of the Lyngbakr Island in the Bay of Bounty. After you dock your boat, work your way through the area then interact with the furnace to shut it down!

Shut down Radsvinn’s Rig

Radsvinn’s Rig can be found east of The Watchtower in the Bay of Bounty. Defeat the enemies then interact with the furnace of the rig to shut it down.

Shut down Modvitnir’s Rig

Modvitnir’s Rig can be found southwest of The Watchtower. After docking your boat, work your way through the area then interact with the furnace to shut it down.

After you blow up all the rigs, the favor will complete!

Rewards

  • Kratos XP 500
  • Atreus XP 125
  • Nioavellir Ore
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God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) – Bay of Bounty

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This is a guide on the collectibles found in the Bay of Bounty in God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) for 100% area completion. Please note this area is broken up into several different sub-areas!

Dragon Beach

In this area, the following collectibles can be found:

  • Nornir Chest x1
  • Lore x1
  • Buried Treasure x1
  • Yggdrasil Rift x1

Lore – Don’t Breathe

This lore can be found at the base of the bridge on the eastern part of the island.

Nornir Chest

This chest can be found on the eastern side of the island under the broken bridge.

To open the chest, break the 3 seals using your axe. One seal can be found behind the geyser that is located behind the chest. The second seal can be found on the south side of the island behind a geyser. You’ll need to the south side of the rock behind the dragon statue to hit it. The third seal can be found behind the geyser on the west side of the island near where you docked the boat. Loot the chest to receive an Idunn Apple.

Yggdrasil Rift

This rift is accessible after completing the Forging Destiny main quest. It will be located on the west side of the bridge.

Buried Treasure

This buried treasure can be found on the south side of the beach near the giant skeleton after obtaining the Washed Ashore treasure map.

The Watchtower

In this area, the following collectibles can be found:

  • Draugr Hole x1
  • Odin’s Raven x1

Odin’s Raven

This raven can be found flying around the cliffs south of the watchtower.

Radsvinn’s Rig

In this area, the following collectibles can be found:

  • Nornir Chests x1
  • Lore x1
  • Odin’s Ravens x1
  • Mining Rigs x1

Mining Rig

Defeat the enemies then interact with the furnace on the rig to shut it down.

Odin’s Raven

This raven can be found sitting on the hook of the crane at the rig.

Nornir Chest

To open this chest, use the Blades of Chaos to ignite the brazier above the symbols. One is to the left of the chest. On the south side, there will be another brazier behind a fence. Throw your axe at the flaming pot to ignite the brazier. The last can be found on the north side of the rig behind some barrels. Use the Sonic Arrows to remove the barrels then use the Blades of Chaos to ignite the brazier. Loot the chest to receive a Horn of Blood Mead.

Lore – Climbing the Ladder

This scroll can be found on the east side of the rig on the ground next to a wheel barrel and some crates.

Lyngbakr Island

In this area, the following collectibles can be found:

  • Legendary Chests x1
  • Lore x1
  • Artifacts x1
  • Odin’s Ravens x1
  • The Weight of Chains x1

Lore – Regarding the Removal of Resources

After docking the boat, climb up the wall then take a left, jumping over the gap heading west. Follow the wooden ramp up then climb up the chain at the end to find the lore marker.

Artifact – We Who Remain, Part the Second

From the above lore marker, face north and climb up the wall in front of you. Once you reach the top, follow the path to the left. When you reach the end, you can find the artifact on the ground next to a corpse.

Odin’s Raven

This raven can be found towards the western side of the creature. To reach it from the boat, you’ll climb up a wall then follow the path left. Jump across the gap then head up a wooden ramp. To the left there will be a crane. Use it to grapple across. When you land, look to the right to find a small hole you can crawl through. After you emerge, head left to find the raven. If the path near the grapple point is blocked, you’ll need to grab a firebomb past the north gate near where you started to clear it.

Legendary Chest

This chest can be found after ziplining down from the tail of the creature. Open it to receive the Whispering Slab crafting component.

Alberich Island

In this area, the following collectibles can be found:

  • Nornir Chest x1
  • Legendary Chest x1
  • Lore x1
  • Odin’s Ravens x2
  • Yggdrasil Rift x1
  • Berserker Gravestone x1
  • The Lost Treasure x1

Nornir Chest

This chest can be found right next to where you dock the boat on the island. To open it, you’ll have to hit the three bells rapidly before the symbol shows up again. One is behind the chest. The other two are northwest of the chest. One is connected to a post that you can raise by throwing the axe at the spinning column. The other is hanging from a crane that you can destroy with a Sonic Arrow. Loot the chest to receive an Idunn Apple.

Berserker Gravestone

This gravestone can be found right next to where you dock your boat. Interact with it then defeat Beigadr The Feared.

Odin’s Raven

You’ll need to complete the Forging Destiny main quest before you can obtain this raven. Once you have the spear, you’ll be able to reach this raven flying around on the east side of the island. It will be to the left of the water wheel.

Yggdrasil Rift

*Reachable after getting spear!* This rift can be found on a wooden platform over the water after using the grapple point on the water wheel.

Odin’s Raven

This raven can be found on the southern island of Alberich Island through a hole in the rock.

Lore – Washed Ashore

This treasure map can be found on the southern island of Alberich Island under a small gear.

Legendary Chest

This chest can be found at the top of the southern island of Alberich Island. Open it to receive a Jewel of Yggdrasil. You will have to open this chest for The Lost Treasure favor.

Althjof’s Rig

In this area, the following collectibles can be found:

  • Legendary Chest x1
  • Lore x2
  • Odin’s Ravens x1
  • Mining Rig x1

Odin’s Raven

After you dock your boat, climb up the chain and the bird will be in front of you slightly to your left under the wooden structure.

Lore – The Squasher

This lore can be found after slamming through the breakable floor.

Lore – Passion

After completing the rig, return to the start of the island and raise the gears to make sure the platform is all the way at the top. Jump over the gap to the right of the gear then climb up the chain there. You can then use the Blades of Chaos to swing to the grapple point on the platform then bust through the wall on the other side. The scroll can be found on your right.

Legendary Chest

This chest can be found down the path from the above scroll. Open the chest to receive the Light Rune Attack.

Modvitnir’s Rig

In this area, the following collectibles can be found:

  • Legendary Chests x1
  • Lore x1
  • Buried Treasure x1
  • Mining Rigs x1

Legendary Chest

This chest can be found after climbing up the first part of the rig. Open it to receive a Muspelheim Seed Half.

Lore – Warning Lore Marker

From the legendary chest, move the crane so it’s in the southwestern gap (gap to the right of the chest). Use the Blades of Chaos to swing across then drop down to the right to find the lore marker.

Buried Treasure

After docking the boat, climb up the ledge to find the treasure.

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God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) – The Weight of Chains Favor

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Below is a walkthrough for The Weight of Chains favor in God of War Ragnarok (GOWR). To obtain this favor, approach Lyngbakr Island north of The Watchtower.

Find the key on the island

When facing the gate near the dock, blow up the firepot to the right then head up the path.

You’ll then be attacked by a horde of Wretches. Quickly run up the hill and destroy the nest to prevent more from spawning. Climb up the ledge then blow up the firepot. Keep working your way up to the top. At the top, you’ll have to take care of another Wretch horde. After you deal with them, use the nearby gear to lower the bridge then throw your axe at the target to freeze the bridge in place. Return to the ledge then follow it to the right to reach the top of the elevator. Slam down into the ground where its cracked then defeat the monsters inside. Afterwards, loot the chest to receive the Watchtower Key.

Bring the key to the watchtower

Next, travel south to The Watchtower. When you arrive, use the key on the locked gate then head inside and hit the drum.

Return to the creature

Travel to Lyngbakr Island then climb up to the top of the monster.

Free the Lyngbakr

Once there, you’ll have to fight off a round of enemies. Head to the eastern gate then destroy the nearby flame pot. Go inside and destroy the first chain. You’ll have to throw your axe to finish breaking the chain. Next, head to the southwestern part of the creature then follow the path to reach a chain. Climb up the chain. Grapple using the crane in front of you to reach the other side.

Follow the path and climb down the chain to find the second chain to break. Do so then defeat the nest that spawns. Use the fire bomb to destroy the gold blocking the northern path. Head back and grab another fire bomb them head down the path you just opened and throw the bomb at the gold blocking the dock across the way.

Return to your boat then head to the newly accessible dock. Climb up the side of the creature then follow the path to reach the last chain. Break it then slide down the nearby zipline. Once at the bottom, throw your axe to release the creature’s tail.

Boat to the Lyngbakr’s eye

Return to your boat then head to the left eye of the creature to trigger a cutscene. Afterwards, the favor will complete.

Rewards:

  • Kratos XP 1000
  • Atreus XP 250
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God of War Ragnarok – Nidavellir

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This is a guide on the collectibles found at Nidavellir in Svartalfheim in God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) for 100% area completion. In this area, the following collectibles can be found:

  • Legendary Chests x1
  • Lore x2
  • Artifacts x2
  • Odin’s Ravens x1
  • Nine Realms in Bloom x1
  • Berserker Gravestone x1
  • Spirit of Rebellion x1

Artifact – Large Society Ground Orb, The Performance

This artifact is located on the dock near where you docked your boat. You won’t be able to reach it until you unlock the Sonic Arrows as part of the story.

Odin’s Ravens

This raven can be found on the roof of the building across from Sindri’s shop.

Lore – Shopping List

This lore scroll can be found in some straw diagonally from Sindri’s shop in Nidavellir.

Artifact – Griep’s Firebomb

Crawl through the tiny tunnel next to Sindri’s shop then take a left and head up the small set of stairs. Destroy the crates then enter the building to find the artifact at the end of the path.

After Forging Destiny Quest

The below collectibles can be obtained after completing the Forging Destiny main quest!

Berserker Gravestone

This gravestone can be found near the Nioavellir Beach Boat Dock. Interact with the gravestone then defeat Hardrefill the Callous.

Legendary Chest

This chest can be found in the northwestern corner of town on a roof of a building just past the well. Open it to receive Luminous Recovery Handles.

Lore – Mining Glory

This treasure map can be found on the ground next to the above chest.

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God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) – Kvasir’s Poems Artifacts

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In God of War Ragnarok (GOWR), there are a total of 14 Kvasir’s Poems artifacts. Below is a guide on where to find these artifacts! Please note that you’ll need to collect all of the artifacts to receive The Curator trophy!

The Sunrise of Nothingness

Aurvangar Wetlands – When you reach the end of the area, you’ll have to lower a gate by a giant water wheel. Part of the puzzle will have you knocking down a metal cube to reach the platform above. The artifact can be found sitting on a bench next to a chest.

Large Society Ground Orb, The Performance

This artifact is located on the dock near where you docked your boat. You won’t be able to reach it until you unlock the Sonic Arrows as part of the story.

We Who Remain, Part the Second

Bay of Bounty – Lyngbakr Island – After docking the boat, climb up the wall then take a left, jumping over the gap heading west. Follow the wooden ramp up then climb the chain. Face north and climb up the wall in front of you. Once you reach the top, follow the path to the left. When you reach the end, you can find the artifact on the ground next to a corpse.

Tool and Bang

Jarnsmida Pitmines – Near the entrance to the mines, take the path heading west. This will bring you to an aqueduct that you can move using the Blades of Chaos. This will trigger the giant crane in the area to swing around. Climb on top of the block its holding then use the axe to freeze the water in the aqueduct. This will cause the crane to move back to its original position. Jump off the block and follow the path to reach the artifact.

Afterlife Abandonment

The Strond – After you bounce your axe off the purple stuff to get the gate open, drop down to the ledge below to find the Kvasir’s Poem.

Visions After Rest

Temple of Light – After head up the lengthy circular stairwell, you’ll come to a doorway blocked by a white veil. Turn right, heading south, to find a ledge that you can jump up on. At the top of the ledge take a left to find the Kvasir’s Poem.

Spirits Within Walls

Temple of Light – After passing through the second white veiled door, look to the left to find this artifact in the small room on a table.

Celestial Construct

The Barrens – This poem can be found underneath the giant skeleton in the northeastern corner of The Barrens.

Upon Pursuing a Place Not Marked on Maps

This artifact is located in the pit of the old market area just below the Southern Wilds text on the map. To reach it, you’ll need to slam down into the slab from a nearby structure.

Trip

The Forbidden Sands – This artifact can be found at the top of a tower where the Frost Phantom spawns!

An Organization: In The Future

The Jungle – This poem can be found in a structure on the southwestern side of the area south of the Western Plains Mystic Gateway. It is only accessible at night.

Sanguinity

The Applecore – This poem can be obtained after using a spear to climb up to a ledge. Head forward until you find a grapple point. Just before the grapple point look to the left to find a breakable wall. Break the wall with your spear to find this artifact.

The Dead Do Not Ride

The Oarsmen – After you move the big chain, climb up the wall behind the nornir chest to find the artifact at the top.

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God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) – Things Left Behind Artifacts

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In God of War Ragnarok (GOWR), there are a total of 6 Things Left Behind artifacts. Below is a guide on where to find these artifacts! Please note that you’ll need to collect all of the artifacts to receive The Curator trophy!

Hreidmar’s Brassard

Aurvangar Wetlands – Follow along the river until you reach the wheel blocking the channel. Dock your boat then use your axe to freeze the water of the geyser. Cross over then freeze the second geyser. Climb up the ledge now accessible to find the artifact next to a corpse.

Griep’s Firebomb

Nidavellir – Crawl through the tiny tunnel next to Sindri’s shop then take a left and head up the small set of stairs. Destroy the crates then enter the building to find the artifact at the end of the path.

Bari’s Grenade

The Forge – After exiting the railcar, head down the path and hug the left to find a climbable ledge. Take a left and drop down to find the artifact under a wooden structure.

Lofnheid’s Whetstone

Jarnsmida Pitmines – This artifact can be found along the water shortly after arriving here.

Durinn’s Stone Statue

The Applecore – As you progress through the level, you’ll make your way to yet another door Atreus thinks Tyr could be behind (just before the Hateful Draugr, which is part of the Born From Fire favor). Instead of taking the right fork, take the left path and grapple through a waterfall. Drop down on the left to find it on a barrel.

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God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) – Aurvangar Wetlands

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This is a guide on the collectibles found at the Aurvangar Wetlands in Svartalfheim in God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) for 100% area completion. In this area, the following collectibles can be found:

  • Nornir Chests x2
  • Legendary Chests x1
  • Lore x1
  • Artifacts x2
  • Odin’s Ravens x1
  • Hel Tears x1
  • Remnants of Aspard x1

Odin’s Raven

At the beginning of the area after stepping through the portal, head forward a little bit until you reach a fork. The raven can be found on the left at the top of the large rock.

Artifact – Hreidmar’s Brassard

Follow along the river until you reach the wheel blocking the channel. Dock your boat then use your axe to freeze the water of the geyser. Cross over then freeze the second geyser. Climb up the ledge now accessible to find the artifact next to a corpse.

Nornir Chest

This chest can be found next to the above artifact! To open the chest, destroy the three seals by using your axe! Loot the chest to receive the Idunn Apple!

Nornir Chest

This chest can be found in the northwestern curve of the Aurvangar Wetlands.

To open the chest, you’ll need to spin the 3 devices until the symbols match those on the chest. Those symbols look like PBN. Two of these devices can be found following the path right of the chest. The other can be found heading down the path left of the chest. You’ll climb up the ledge and it will be above the ledge. Loot the chest to receive Horns of Blood Mead.

Lore

This Lore Marker, Unsafe Roads, can be found in the northwestern curve of the Aurvangar Wetlands. After docking your boat, climb up the wooden ledge to the left and follow the path to the right. Drop down to find the Lore Marker.

Legendary Chest

This chest can be found in the northwestern curve of the Aurvangar Wetlands. After docking your boat, climb up the wooden ledge to the left then follow the path to the left to find the legendary chest. Loot it to receive the Deadly Obsidian Handles!

Artifact – The Sunrise of Nothingness

When you reach the end of the area, you’ll have to lower a gate by a giant water wheel. Part of the puzzle will have you knocking down a metal cube to reach the platform above. The artifact can be found sitting on a bench next to a chest.

Hel Tear

This tear can be found in the middle of the wetlands near the dock by the first waterwheel. You’ll be able to access it after freeing the giant wolf from hell.

Remnants of Aspard

The Remnants of Aspard show up after you beat the game. This one can be found in the northern part of the wetlands. Defeat all the enemies in the area to complete it.

Click here for the next walkthrough on the collectibles found at Nidavellir for 100% area completion in God of War Ragnarok!

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God of War Ragnarok (GOWR) – Rune Reads Lore

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In God of War Ragnarok (GOWR), lore in the form of Rune Reads can be found throughout the realms! Below are the locations of these Rune Reads.

Winter-Man?

This lore can be found in the Lower Wildwoods engraved in the side of a cliff shortly after an area where you’ll have to slide down a zipline then fight a group of enemies. After you defeat them, you’ll squeeze between two cracks in a rock wall.

Tyr’s Helmet

Lake of Nine – This rune read can be found on the side of a giant helmet north of the Raider Stronghold.

Tyr’s Spear

Lake of Nine – This rune read can be found on the side of a giant weapon in the southeastern corner of the area.

Tyr’s Left Bracer

Lake of Nine – This rune read can be found near the shop and Lake of Nine Mystic Gateway.

Tyr’s Right Bracer

Shores of Nine – This rune read can be found on the side of a giant fallen metal arm near The Oarsmen.

Traitor

Vanir Shrine – This Rune Read can be found on the wall after heading past the central gate at the beginning of the shrine.

Prayer to Freya

The Abandoned Village – This Rune Read can be found on the wall of the great hall.

Vanaheim Lullaby

Freyr’s Camp – This Rune Read can be just west of the central fire on the backside of the rock.

Verdant

Eastern Barri Woods – This Rune Read can be found on a stone wall in a ruined structure along the northern path heading to the abandoned village.

Broken History

The Strond – Immediately at the start of the area, this Rune Read can be found on the statue.

Limitless

Temple of Light – This lore can be found on the right arm of a giant statue near the light puzzle where Tyr will jump on the hanging crystal so Kratos can hit it. The statue to the right is the one you want to look at. Head up the stairs and face it to find a point where you can use the Sonic Arrows to cause a grapple point to drop. Swing across to reach it!

Sacrifice

The Burrows – This rune read can be found on the wall of the cave in the area where you fight the Cursed Grim and Light Elves. It’s along the main path.

Patience

This Rune Read can be found next to a chest hidden by three growths with a red orb in the middle of them. To destroy the growths, climb up the crack in the wall near a crystal then line the orbs up and throw your axe through them all in one go.

The Forge

The Forge – After squeezing through a crack in the rocks, take a right and head up the mountain. Climb up the ledge on the right then head behind the building in the sunken area to find this lore on a rock wall.

The Pit-Mine

Jarnsmida Pitmines – From the Nornir chest, drop down to the left side of it then use the grapple point under the water wheel to jump the gap. Once you land on the other side, take a left to find it carved into the rock.

The Vault

The Applecore – From Sindri’s shop, follow the path to the end. There will be a wall you can hit with a Sonic Arrow revealing a Rune Reads on the other side.

Don’t Breath

Dragon Beach – This lore can be found at the base of the bridge on the eastern part of the island.

The Squasher

Althjof’s Rig – This lore can be found after slamming through the breakable floor.

Prayer to Hraesvelgr

Helgrind – This rune read can be found on an upper platform where you’ll have to blow up a chunk of ice in order to proceed forward at the beginning of the area.