The First Cleansing
 The First Cleansing | |
|---|---|
| Start | Kleia [57.2, 86.6] |
| End | Kleia [55.6, 86.4] |
| Level | 51-60 |
| Category | Bastion |
| Experience | 7,850 |
| Rewards |
 [Footguards of Self-Reflection]or  [Sandals of Soul's Clarity]or  [Contemplative Striders]or  [Boots of Inner Calm]23  63 40 |
| Previous |
 [51-60] The Chamber of First Reflection |
| Next |
[51-60] The Archon's Answer & [51-60] Hero's Rest (optional breadcrumb) |
Objectives
Undergo your first cleansing.
- Don the vestments [58.1, 85.7]
- Bathe in the pool [57.7, 85.5]
- Ring the Vespers of Clarity [58.1, 85.3]
- Speak to Kleia [57.2, 86.6]
- Peer into Soul Mirror (3)
- First cleansing completed
- Speak to Kleia outside the Chamber of First Reflection.
Description
This situation may feel familiar, <name>.
When you found Pelagos, he was undergoing a similar rite. As you saw, it can end in violence.
This will be the first time you are asked to draw out the burdens that held you to a mortal life. It may be a painful process. It is for many.
For you, this is the path you must walk to attain your goals. To earn the right to stand among us, to be heard. So we may carry your message to the Archon herself.
Center yourself. When you are prepared, we will begin.
Rewards
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[Footguards of Self-Reflection] | 
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[Sandals of Soul's Clarity] | |
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[Contemplative Striders] | 
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[Boots of Inner Calm] |
You will also receive:
- 23 63 40
- 7,850 XP
Completion
This is a moment worthy of celebration, <name>.
<Kleia smiles broadly at you.>
You have done it. They have come.
Notes
On accept:
- Kleia says: I have readied some items in the next chamber. They will help you prepare.
Kleia has some gossip text at this point:
- This is a moment of total focus, <name>. Do not let your thoughts wander from the task at hand.
Just to the northeast, the Crate of Ritual Vestments has some clean clothes, the pool can be bathed in, and the vespers can be rung.
Return to Kleia:
- I would only continue if you are absolutely certain you are ready, <name>. A cleansing of this kind can be dangerous, and I will not be able to aid you beyond words.
- Are you certain you are ready?
I am ready to begin.- Kleia starts walking downstairs.
- Kleia says: In the chamber below, you will confront and subdue your deepest memories.
- Kleia says: Few aspirants advance to this trial so quickly. If you succeed, you will have proven yourself to the ascended.
There are three soul mirrors in this chamber. Pick one and interact with it:
- Kleia says: You must delve deeper, <name>. Try again.
An <name>'s Malignant Reflection appears. Defeat it.
Interact with the second mirror:
- Kleia says: There is still more you must pull from yourself. Open yourself to it.
Two reflections appear this time. Defeat them both.
Interact with the last mirror:
- Kleia says: There. This is the moment you must overcome.
The screen goes white and an Anguished Memory spawns in the center of the chamber. Defeat it and the screen goes black:
- Kleia says: Rest now. It is finished.
Players wake in the chamber with the pool, vestments, and vespers. Head outside.
Progression
- [51-60] The Aspirant's Crucible
- Optional side quest: [51-60] Suggested Reading
- Optional side quest:
- [51-60] A Life of Service
- [51-60] A Forge Gone Cold
- [51-60] The Cycle of Anima: Etherwyrms, [51-60] The Cycle of Anima: Flower Power, [51-60] The Cycle of Anima: Drought Conditions
- [51-60] Light the Forge, Forgelite
- [51-60] The Work of One's Hands
- [51-60] The True Crucible Awaits
- [51-60] Assessing Your Strength, [51-60] Assessing Your Stamina
- [51-60] Assessing Your Spirit
- [51-60] The Chamber of First Reflection
- [51-60] The First Cleansing
- Optional breadcrumb: [51-60] Hero's Rest
- Optional breadcrumb:
- [51-60] The Archon's Answer
- [51-60] All An Aspirant Can Do
Previous versions
- During early beta, the quest was named An Act of Service.
Demo version
- Objectives
- Speak to Kleia outside Aspirant's Reflection
- Description
If you are ready to perform this sacred rite, we may begin.
You will start by a ritual cleansing of your mind, body, and spirit. We have placed all the items you will need to do so in the next chamber.
When you are finished, return to me and I will guide you through the remainder of the ritual.
- Rewards
- Completion
This is the cycle, <name>. Your time in Bastion will feature many such moments.
But this one? This one, you should celebrate. Congratulations.
- Notes
- Accepting the quest
- Kleia says: You will find what you need in the next chamber, <name>.
- Speaking to Kleia
I would only continue if you are absolutely certain you are ready, <name>. A cleansing of this kind can be dangerous, and I will not be able to aid you beyond words.
Are you certain you are ready?
- I am ready to begin.
- Kleia says: In the chamber below you will find an apparatus that will reflect you deepest held thoughts and memories back to you.
- Kleia says: Once they manifest, you will dispose of them.
- Kleia says: The process may be painful, and you may find yourself resisting the pull of our magics.
- Kleia says: Have faith that this is all part of the path you now walk.
- Kleia says: In time, you will find comfort and peace in the exercise.
Patch changes
Patch 9.0.2 (2020-11-17): Added.