Lantern of Wayward Souls

A magical lantern used for interplanar travel. The lantern is the work of the gods.

“This is the instrument of a god, not some mortal's plaything.” - Kethra - Ascending Kethra's Steppe (GS-ADV4)

The lantern looks ordinary in appearance. A handle rests on the top of the lantern. The center of the lantern contains a crystal. However, when lit by Kethra, it emits a dark beam of black void, stealing all nearby light.

The lantern possesses the ability to project visions onto those who look into its beam of light. Those affected claim to feel as if they have become a ghost, floating above their own mortal bodies. Visions vary in intensity and are said to be horrific in nature. Few can withstand the power of the lanter.

Interplanar travel can be attained using the lantern, if the user knows how to use it properly.

Searching through scrolls in the Temple of Shintal, you find an interesting sketch.

Someone has also scribbled a few notes: “Lantern of Wayward Souls. Gulpax’s Workshop. Secure at all costs.” - Festival of Heroes (GS-ADV1)

The Immortal Knight gives you and Nayo a seemingly difficult task.

“Travel together. Find and open Kethra’s Door. Gain her help in retrieving the lantern from the Order of Assassins. Until you do, none of us are safe.” - Imbri - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

While exploring the lands near Redtooth Peak and Goldbelly Mountain, you are caught by surprise by a would be assassin. A wiry Hobgoblin named Wendel appears seemingly out of nowhere brandishing a dagger in one hand while holding the Lantern of Wayward Souls in the other. Before you can react, he is gone in a flash. - (GS-Guide- ADV4-26)

You once again encounter the assassin at the top of Kethra's Steppe. Nayo leaps through a portal to aid her friend Zug while Kethra pulls the Lantern of Wayward Souls from the grasp of the Hobgoblin.

You will be put to the test by Kethra. If you are strong enough, you may claim the lantern for yourself.

If your party has the lantern in their possession, you will hand it over to Alpha-Zero who promptly destroys it, taking the purple gem from the fragments. Her entire body seems to radiate with renewed energy.

You find a hand drawn picture of the lantern in Gulpax's journal.