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How to Start the Heart of Valor Quest
To begin the Heart of Valor side quest in Avowed, speak with Chiko on the northwestern side of the Residential District.
Heart of Valor Walkthrough
Chiko asked you to meet their elderly uncle, Keipo, a Shatterscarp legend who slew a fearsome leviathan. Chiko believes Keipo has been feeling his age. Talking to a fellow adventurer could be just the thing he needs.
Speak to Keipo
Travel to Keipo’s home on the northeast side of Thirdborn and speak with him inside.
Go to the Sand Sea Ruins
Travel to the Sand Sea Ruins in the southeastern part of the Shatterscarp. Once there, work your way up to the main chamber then drop down into the heart of ruins.
As you descend, loot the Agate Eye, the totem fragment.
Find the Heart of the Leviathan
When you enter the ruins, head through the doorway in front of you to find a letter with a note next to it saying do not pull the lever under any circumstances. Expect to take some damage, but pull it anyway to get the “That Sign Can’t Stop Me Because I Can’t Read” trophy!
Pull the lever on the other side of the room to descend down the lift. When you reach the bottom, head forward and drop down to the ledge below. Destroy the boards to find a generator. Hit it with electricity, causing a door to open. Enemies will pour out, too, so take care of them.
Climb back up to the ledge then jump across the hanging things to reach the ledge on the northern side of the room.
On the other side, take a right, sneaking past the traps. Alternately, climb up the nearby wooden ledge to avoid the traps.
In the next room, you’ll have to deal with a bunch of enemies. Do so then head to the southeastern part of the room. Jump into the water and follow it to the Dirty Brown Key.
Head back through the water, look for the switch on the wall (circle button on right side of picture below), and press it. This will open a hidden door to the right of the switch. Inside, you’ll find a unique shield.
Next, you’ll need to climb on up and head to the southeastern side of the room using the ledges. There, you’ll be able to use the Dirty Brown Key to open the door. You’ll see a walkway with a bunch of flames shooting down. This is a shortcut to avoid the bear. Drop down to the right side then follow the path to reach a bench with potions in front of a broken boat. On this bench you’ll find Umpara’s Promise, a unique amulet.
In this room, grab the Heart of the Leviathan.
Return to Keipo with the Heart of the Leviathan
After you grab the heart you’ll notice two horns sticking out of the ground. Press the switch on the left one to open the door. Head inside and read the journal, then exit the ruins. On your way out, Chiko will stop you.
When speaking with Chiko, tell him “We can’t make any decisions until we talk to him.” Afterward, return to Keipo.
The “best decision” is to not give Keipo the Heart of the Leviathan, tell Keipo that you won’t reveal his secret about Umpara and lie about what happened to Umpara to Chiko and Tira Nui. Going this route will net you all the unique items!
Afterward, the Heart of Valor quest will complete!
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