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The Blood of Dawnwalker: The Monk and the Saint quest, finding Albertus and his crypt

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The Blood of Dawnwalker: The Monk and the Saint quest, finding Albertus and his crypt

Fabian Lainé 5 h ago

In brief

The quest The Monk and the Saint asks you to locate Albertus's crypt by identifying the symbol of Saint Mihai in the cathedral, then defeat the patron saint himself. Rewards include: 1 skill point, Saint Mihai's Broken Sword, 1,000 XP, and access to the next quest, The Reforged Blade.

The quest The Monk and the Saint asks you to find Albertus and his crypt in The Blood of Dawnwalker, by locating the symbol of Saint Mihai within the cathedral. By defeating Mihai, you earn 1 skill point, the Broken Sword of Saint Mihai, 1,000 XP, and trigger the quest The Reforged Blade. Here's how to proceed.

Discovering the symbol of Saint Mihai

For Coen to know what the symbol of Saint Mihai looks like - and thus easily spot Albertus's crypt, perform one of these actions:

Read the book The Annals of Svartrau Cathedral in the complex's library (1 hour of gameplay).
Read the thief's note during the quest Night Terrors (1 hour).
Examine the ceiling frescoes inside the cathedral (0 hours).

The third option, instantaneous, is the fastest.

Finding Albertus's crypt

Then head to the western part of the cathedral, and:

Eliminate the guards around the well, if not already done.
Search the graves until you find the symbol of Saint Mihai engraved on one of them.

To spot the right grave immediately: start from the bottom right corner, then move one grave to the left. Clear away the leaves covering it and descend inside: you're now in Saint Mihai's crypt. Remember to search the coffins to collect additional items.

Completing "The Monk and the Saint"

Once inside the crypt, the rest is straightforward:

Move forward to the central room.
Activate your Focus mode to spot an item to inspect.
Examine the cracked brick in the wall.

This action frees Mihai and immediately plunges you into a fight against the cathedral's patron saint.

After the fight

Defeated, Albertus reveals to you that he was betrayed by Tobias. He also informs you that the Kohboldin hold the other half of his weapon, the Sword of Saint Mihai, and asks you to find it and then reforge it. He also advises you to go find the Augurs, who can help you as a Dawnwalker.

The quest The Monk and the Saint is then complete, and the quest The Reforged Blade is added to your journal.

Do you prefer to explore the cathedral at your own pace or rush straight to the crypt once you know the symbol?

Frequently asked questions

What's the quickest way to find Saint Mihai's symbol?

Simply examine the ceiling frescoes inside the cathedral: it's instant and far more efficient than reading books or notes, which takes an hour of gameplay.

How do I locate Albertus's exact tomb among all the others?

From the lower right corner of the cathedral's western area, move one tomb to the left. You'll recognize the correct one by seeing Saint Mihai's symbol carved on it. Clear away the leaves and descend.

What happens after defeating Mihai?

Albertus tells you that the Kohboldin hold the other half of his sword and asks you to find it so it can be reforged. He also advises you to consult the Augurs to progress as a Dawnwalker. The quest The Reforged Blade is added to your journal.

What are the rewards for completing this quest?

You obtain 1 skill point, Saint Mihai's Broken Sword, 1,000 XP, and access to the new quest The Reforged Blade.

Do I need to search the coffins in the crypt?

Yes, it's highly recommended. The coffins contain additional items that will be useful for the rest of your adventure.

Key takeaways

Examine the ceiling frescoes in the cathedral to identify Saint Mihai's symbol instantly, without wasting time.
The correct tomb is located at the lower right corner of the western section, then move one tomb to the left.
Activate Focus mode to locate the cracked brick in the central wall that frees Mihai and triggers the fight.
After victory, Albertus reveals that the Kohboldin possess the second half of his sword and directs you back to the Augurs.