Legendary Backpiece - Orrax Manifested
The Janthir Wilds Legendary Backpiece and glider Orrax Manifested is an immortal shadowy demonic presence from the Mists - in this guide we will break down each step and item you need for all the achievements!
Getting Started
To get started on your achievements to craft Orrax Manifested you will first need to complete the story chapter Salvation’s Cost - once this is done you will gain access to several achievements to get the items needed to craft it
Unknown Nightmares: Orrax Contained
To get the precursor Orrax Contained you will need to collect 4 items and combine them in the Mystic Forge - as a note completing this achievement will also reward you with a Homestead Decorating item as well
Orrax Contained
Precursor for Orrax Manifested - you will receive this when you combine the other items in this collection
Binding of the Dragon
Recieved from completing Unknown Nightmares: Experiments in the Shadows achievement - see below for this guide
Draconic Tribute
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following
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Purchased from Mystic Forge Attendants, Basic Magnetite Exchange Operative, BUY-4373, and several more - Or can be gained from some reward tracks, the Wizards Vault for Astral Acclaim and randomly made in the Mystic Forge
Combine the following in the Mystic Forge for a chance at 1x Mystic Clover
1 - Obsidian Shard
1 - Mystic Coin
1 - Glob of Ectoplasm
6 - Philosopher's Stone
Combine the following in the Mystic Forge for a chance at 10x Mystic Clover
10 - Obsidian Shard
10 - Mystic Coin
10 - Glob of Ectoplasm
10 - Mystic Crystal
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Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following
1 - Gift of Blood
Recipe: Gift of Blood can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant
100 - Vial of Powerful Blood
250 - Vial of Potent Blood
50 - Vial of Thick Blood
50 - Vial of Blood
1 - Gift of Venom
Recipe: Gift of Venom can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant
100 - Powerful Venom Sac
250 - Potent Venom Sac
50 - Full Venom Sac
50 - Venom Sac
1 - Gift of Totems
Recipe: Gift of Totems can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant
100 - Elaborate Totem
250 - Intricate Totem
50 - Engraved Totem
50 - Totem
1 - Gift of Dust
Recipe: Gift of Dust can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant
100 - Pile of Crystalline Dust
250 - Pile of Incandescent Dust
50 - Pile of Luminous Dust
50 - Pile of Radiant Dust
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Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following
1 - Gift of Claws
Recipe: Gift of Claws can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant
1 - Gift of Claws
1 - Gift of Scales
1 - Gift of Bones
1 - Gift of Fangs
1 - Gift of Scales
Recipe: Gift of Scales can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant
100 - Armored Scale
250 - Large Scale
50 - Smooth Scale
50 - Scale
1 - Gift of Bones
Recipe: Gift of Bones can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant
100 - Ancient Bone
250 - Large Bone
50 - Heavy Bone
50 - Bone
1 - Gift of Fangs
Recipe: Gift of Fangs can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant
100 - Vicious Fang
250 - Large Fang
50 - Sharp Fang
50 - Fang
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Chance to be rewarded for finishing Defeat Drakkar meta in Bjora Marches, Dragonstorm meta in Eye of the North, completing different achievements, crafted in the Mystic Forge, or crafted by most of the crafting Disciplines once you recieve the Recipe: Amalgamated Draconic Lodestone from completing Master of the Storms
Salmon of Knowledge Backpiece
Awarded for completing the Mistburned Barrens Mastery Achievement - full guide available through the link
Unknown Nightmares: Gift of Shadows
This collection can be a useful reference for what is needed for each gift to create Orrax Manifested
Gift of Shadows
Made in the Mystic Forge by combining the other items from this collection
Combine the following in the Mystic Forge
Gift of Darkness
Gift of Scales
Gift of Titan Understanding
Bloodstone Shard
Gift of Darkness
A Gift of Darkness used to create Twilight and Orrax Manifested - the recipe can be purchased from and of the Mystic Forge Vendors then crafted by a level 400 Armorsmith
Use a level 400 Armorsmith to craft the following
1 - Gift of Ascalon
250 - Orichalcum Ingot
250 - Cured Hardened Leather Square
100 - Onyx Lodestone
Gift of Scales
The recipe can be purchased from and of the Mystic Forge Vendors and crafted by level 400 Artificer, Huntsman, or Weaponsmith
Use a level 400 Artificer, Huntsman, or Weaponsmith to craft the following
100 - Armored Scale
250 - Large Scale
50 - Smooth Scale
50 - Scale
Gift of Titan Understanding
A Gift of Titan Understanding can be purchased from the renown heart vendor in Mistburrned Barrens or Ward Trader Sampaguita
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Contained in chests and rewards from completing events in Mistburned Barrens - can also be rewards from certain achievements
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Contained in chests and rewards from completing events in Bava Nisos - can also be rewards from certain achievements
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Recipe: Amalgamated Rift Essence
Purchased from any of the Lowland Shores / Janthir Syntri Renown Hearts of from Lyhr in the Wizards Tower
250 - Fine Rift Essence
100 - Masterwork Rift Essence
50 - Rare Rift Essence
50 - Glob of Ectoplasm
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Acquired by assisting in events throughout Janthir - can also be gained by consuming certain Janthir Wilds currencies
Bloodstone Shard
Purchased from any Mystic Forge Attendant for 200 Spirit Shards
Curious Mursaat Ruin Shard
Can be earned from doing events in Mistburned Barrens, purchased from the renown heart vendor in Mistburned Barrens, or earned from different achievements
Curious Mursaat Remnants
Earned by completing events in Bava Nisos
Unknown Nightmares: Gift of the Feast
This collection can be a useful reference for what is needed for each gift to create Orrax Manifested
Recipes for each cooking dish needed will be provided below
For these gifts you will need Fruits of the Shadow - these will be available to purchase from Deft Lahar to grow as a node in your homestead after completing Salvation’s Cost - you will need to repurchase the node from Deft Lahar after each harvest - you will receive 2-4 per harvest
Gift of the Feast
Made in the Mystic Forge by combining the other items from this collection
Combine the following in the Mystic Forge
Gift of the Appetizer
Gift of the Entree
Gift of the Side Course
Gift of the Dessert
Gift of the Appetizer
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following
200 - Bowls of Poultry Satay
100 - Red-Lentil Sabosas
50 - Spicy Marinated Mushrooms
5 - Fruits of the Shadow
Available to purchase from Deft Lahar to grow as a node in your homestead after completing the story chapter Salvation’s Cost
Gift of the Entree
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following
200 - Plates of Orrian Steak Frittes
100 - Plates of Truffle Steak
50 - Plates of Spicy Herbed Chicken
5 - Fruits of the Shadow
Available to purchase from Deft Lahar to grow as a node in your homestead after completing the story chapter Salvation’s Cost
Gift of the Side Course
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following
200 - Meaty Asparagus Skewers
100 - Bowls of Black Pepper Cactus Salad
30 - Mystic Clovers
5 - Fruits of the Shadow
Available to purchase from Deft Lahar to grow as a node in your homestead after completing the story chapter Salvation’s Cost
Gift of the Dessert
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following
200 - Bowls of Prickly Pear Sorbet
50 - Bowls of Passion Fruit Tapioca Pudding
2 - Amalgamated Rift Essence
5 - Fruits of the Shadow
Available to purchase from Deft Lahar to grow as a node in your homestead after completing the story chapter Salvation’s Cost
Bowl of Poultry Satay
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post
Recipe: Bowl of Poultry Satay
Purchased from Malor - the Renown Heart NPC found east of the Atholma village in The Ruined Paths in Sandswept Isles
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1 - Lime
1 - Pile of Stirfry Spice Mix
1 - Cayenne Pepper
1 - Lemongrass
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2 - Onion
1 - Packet of Salt
2 - Head of Garlic
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Purchased from Malor - the Renown Heart NPC found east of the Atholma village in The Ruined Paths in Sandswept Isles
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Dropped by flying enemies and bird type enemies - also contained in multiple different look bags
Can be purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post
Spicy Marinated Mushroom
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post
Recipe: Spicy Marinated Mushroom
Purchased from a Pact Supply Network Agent, from the Black Lion Trading Post, or earned in a Ultimate Citizen's Rescue Bag
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Unlocked Via Discovery
3 - Mushroom
1 - Packet of Salt
1 - Jar of Vegetable Oil
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Unlocked Via Discovery
1 - Jar of Vegetable Oil
1 - Pile of Salt and Pepper
1 - Portobello Mushroom
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Gathered around Tyria - can be grown in Home Instance / Homestead
Can be purchased from Black Lion Trading Post -
Gathered around Tyria from Ghost Pepper plants
Can be purchased from Black Lion Trading Post
Red-Lentil Saobosa
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post
Recipe: Red Lentil Saobosa
Purchased from several different Path of Fire Renown Heart NPC - one early example is Mayor Kabir in Destiny's Gorge - Crystal Oasis
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Gathered from Lentil nodes around Tyria, or grown in your Home Instance / Homestead
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1 - Bag of Flour
1 - Stick of Butter
1 - Jug of Water
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Purchased from Master Chef
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Purchased from Master Chef
Plate of Spicy Herbed Chicken
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post
Recipe: Plate of Spicy Herbed Chicken
Purchased from a Pact Supply Network Agent, from the Black Lion Trading Post, or earned in a Lion Champion's Chest
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1 - Onion
1 - Jar of Vegetable Oil
1 - Head of Garlic
1 - Shallot
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Gathered around Tyria from Ghost Pepper plants
Can be purchased from Black Lion Trading Post -
Dropped by flying enemies and bird type enemies - also contained in multiple different look bags
Can be purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post -
Unlocked Via Discovery
5 - Head of Garlic
1 - Pile of Ascalonian Herbs
1 - Oregano Leaf
1 - Basil Leaf
1 - Parsley Leaf
1 - Thyme Leaf
1 - Cayenne Pepper
5 - Saffron Thread
Plate of Orrian Steak Frittes
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post -
Unlocked Via Discovery
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Unlocked Via Discovery
1 - Jar of Vegetable Oil
1 - Pile of Salt and Pepper
1 - Packet of Salt
1 - Black Peppercorn
1 - Lotus Root
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Dropped by a large variety of enemies
Can be purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post
Meaty Asparagus Skewers
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post
Recipe: Meaty Asparagus Skewer
Purchased from several merchants throughout End of Dragons - one easy example is one of the Peddlers that can be found at Seitung Harbor in Seitung Province
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Dropped by a large variety of enemies
Can be purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post -
Gathered around Tyria from Asparagus plants or grown in your Home Instance / Homestead
Can be purchased from Black Lion Trading Post -
Purchased from Bartender NPC’s - an easy one to find is the Bartender in Plaza of Balthazar at Divinity's Reach
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Purchased from Master Chef
Bowl of Black Pepper Cactus Salad
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post
Recipe: Black Pepper Cactus Salad
Purchased from the Zephyrite merchants found in Dry Top - Only available if Tier 3 or higher of Favor of the Zephyrites has been achieved in your map
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Gathered from Cactus Nodes, or grown in your Home Instance / Homestead
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Can be purchased in bulk from Fallen Angel Makayla the Renown Heart NPC that is in the Stronghold of Ebonhawke - Fields of Ruin
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Gathered from a large variety of Herb nodes all around Tyria, or grown in your Home Instance / Homestead
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Unlocked Via Discovery
1 - Head of Lettuce
1 - Beet
1 - Bottle of Ascalonian Dressing
1 - Bottle of Simple Dressing
1 - Jar of Vinegar
1 - Jar of Vegetable Oil
1 - Pile of Salt and Pepper
1 - Packet of Salt
1 - Black Peppercorn
1 - Pile of Ascalonian Herbs
1 - Oregano Leaf
1 - Basil Leaf
1 - Parsley Leaf
1 - Thyme Leaf
Mystic Clover
Purchased from Mystic Forge Attendants, Basic Magnetite Exchange Operative, BUY-4373, and several more - Or can be gained from some reward tracks, the Wizards Vault for Astral Acclaim and randomly made in the Mystic Forge
Combine the following in the Mystic Forge for a chance at 1x Mystic Clover
1 - Obsidian Shard
1 - Mystic Coin
1 - Glob of Ectoplasm
6 - Philosopher's Stone
Combine the following in the Mystic Forge for a chance at 10x Mystic Clover
10 - Obsidian Shard
10 - Mystic Coin
10 - Glob of Ectoplasm
10 - Mystic Crystal
Bowl of Prickly Pear Sorbet
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post
Recipe: Prickly Pear Sorbet
Purchased from the Zephyrite merchants found in Dry Top - Only available if Tier 2 or higher of Favor of the Zephyrites has been achieved in your map
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Gathered from Cactus Nodes, or grown in your Home Instance / Homestead
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Unlocked Via Discovery
1 - Glass of Buttermilk
1 - Egg
1 - Bag of Sugar
1 - Vanilla Bean
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Dropped by Ice Imp’s
Rewarded from a large variety of loot boxes (I.E - Deluxe Gear Box)
Combine the following in the Mystic Forge for a chance at 1x Glacial Shard2 - Glacial Fragment
1 - Bottle of Elonian Wine
1 - Pile of Luminous Dust
1 - Mystic Crystal
Combine the following in the Mystic Forge for a chance at 3x Glacial Shard
6 - Glacial Fragment
1 - Mystic Binding Agent
1 - Pile of Luminous Dust
1 - Mystic Crystal
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Can be purchased in bulk from Shelp the Renown Heart NPC that is in the Unbroken Expanse - Blazeridge Steppes
Bowl of Passion Fruit Tapioca Pudding
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post
Recipe: Bowl of Passion Fruit Tapioca Pudding
Purchase from a Nuhoch Mastery Vendors for 250 Ley Line Crystals + 20 Silver - The Mastery Nuhoch Language is required or Heroics Notary Vendor in WvW for 75 Testimony of Jade Heroics + 20 Silver
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Recipe: Bowl of Tapioca Pudding
Purchase from a Itzel Mastery Vendor for 200 Airship Parts + 20 Silver / Heroics Notary for 75 Testimony of Jade Heroics + 20 Silver
1 - Bowl of Baker's Wet Ingredients
1 - Glass of Buttermilk
1 - Stick of Butter
1 - Egg
1 - Vanilla Bean
1 - Bag of Cassava Flour
Recipe: Bag of Cassava Flour
Purchased from Exalted Mastery Vendor, Itzel Mastery Vendor, Nuhoch Mastery Vendor for their respective currencies
10 - Cassava Root
5 - Milling Stone
1 - Milling Basin
5 - Pile of Cinnamon and Sugar
1 - Bag of Sugar
1 - Cinnamon Stick
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Unlocked Via Discovery
1 - Bag of Sugar
1 - Vanilla Bean
1 - Raspberry
1 - Passion Fruit
Amalgamated Rift Essence
Crafted by any of the crafting disciplines at level 400
Recipe: Amalgamated Rift Essence
Purchased from any of the Lowland Shores / Janthir Syntri Renown Hearts of from Lyhr in the Wizards Tower
250 - Fine Rift Essence
100 - Masterwork Rift Essence
50 - Rare Rift Essence
50 - Glob of Ectoplasm
Fruit of the Shadow
Grown in the Homestead. The seedlings are purchased from Deft Lahar
Unknown Nightmares: Gift of the Mistburned Isles
This collection can be a useful reference for what is needed for each gift to create Orrax Manifested
Gift of the Mistburned Isles
Made in the Mystic Forge by combining the other items from this collection
Combine the following in the Mystic Forge
Gift of the Mursaat Ruins
Gift of Janthir Wanderlust
250 - Mursaat Runestones
250 - Mystic Runestones
Gift of the Mursaat Ruins
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following
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5 - Mursaat Obsidian Chunk
5 - Titan Heatstone
3 - Glob of Ectoplasm
3 - Ancient Wood Plank
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Purchased from Ward Trader Sampaguita [Exchanges] in Bava Nisos
1 - Sweet-Treated Pine Plank
1 - Neutralized Titan Alloy
1 - Titan Melted Liquid Obsidian
10 - Curious Mursaat Remains
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Purchased from the Renown Heart Vendor in Mistburned Barrens
3 - Amalgamated Gemstones
3 - Curious Mursaat Ruin Shard
1750 Karma
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Purchased from Ward Trader Sampaguita [Exchanges] in Bava Nisos
1 - Amalgamated Gemstone
2 - Curious Mursaat Remnants
1400 Karma
Gift of Janthir Wanderlust
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following
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Complete all map locations in Lowland Shores
Can be purchased from Lowland Shores Renown Vendors if you have already completed the map
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Complete all map locations in Janthir Syntri
Can be purchased from Janthir Syntri Renown Vendors if you have already completed the map
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Complete all map locations in Mistburned Barrens
Can be purchased from Mistburned Barrens Renown Vendors if you have already completed the map
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Complete all map locations in Bava Nisos
Can be purchased from Ward Trader Sampaguita [Exchanges] in Bava Nisos
Mursaat Runestone
Found in chests in Janthir Wilds, or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post
Mystic Runestone
Purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant after getting the mastery Scholar of Secrets
Vial of Titan Melted Liquid Obsidian
Crafted by any level 400 crafting Discipline
5 - Mursaat Obsidian Chunk
5 - Titan Heatstone
3 - Glob of Ectoplasm
3 - Ancient Wood Plank
Mists Gate Residue
Purchased from Ward Trader Sampaguita [Exchanges] in Bava Nisos
1 - Sweet-Treated Pine Plank
1 - Neutralized Titan Alloy
1 - Titan Melted Liquid Obsidian
10 - Curious Mursaat Remains
Shard of Misburned Barrens
Purchased from the Renown Heart Vendor in Mistburned Barrens
3 - Amalgamated Gemstones
3 - Curious Mursaat Ruin Shard
1750 Karma
Shard of Bava Nisos
Purchased from Ward Trader Sampaguita [Exchanges] in Bava Nisos
1 - Amalgamated Gemstone
2 - Curious Mursaat Remnants
1400 Karma
Gift of Lowland Shore
Complete all map locations in Lowland Shore
Can be purchased from Lowland Shore Renown Vendors if you have already completed the map
Gift of Janthir Syntri
Complete all map locations in Janthir Syntri
Can be purchased from Janthir Syntri Renown Vendors if you have already completed the map
Gift of Mistburned Barrens
Complete all map locations in Mistburned Barrens
Can be purchased from Mistburned Barrens Renown Vendors if you have already completed the map
Gift of Bava Nisos
Complete all map locations in Bava Nisos
Can be purchased from Ward Trader Sampaguita [Exchanges] in Bava Nisos
Unknown Nightmares: Experiments in the Shadows
Help a scientist reach out into the Mists, and hope that the Mists don’t reach back
Talk to Jorvik Jorundsson in Bava Nisos to learn how you can help further their reseach
Complete the “Collect lightning to keep the asura turrets charged” event in Mistburned Barrens or the “Collect jars, fill them with lightning, and deposit them in the drop-off locations” event in Janthir Syntri to charge the battery
Return to Jorvik Jorundsson in Bava Nisos and give him the battery
Travel to Godslost Swamp and find the suspicious portal to calibrate Jorvik Jorundsson’s sensor
Note: This is where we found it, it may spawn in other locations - need confirmation
Talk to Jorvik Jorundsson in Bava Nisos to give him his sensor back
Complete the Chaos Crystal Cavern Jumping Puzzle in Iron Marches to find an appropriate crystal
Talk to Jorvik Jorundsson in Bava Nisos to verify the crystal is appropriate for their purposes
Use the scying pool in the Hall of Monuments to attune the crystal to become a vessel
talk to Jorvik Jorundsson in Bava Nisos to give him the attuned crystal
Talk to a shadowy being through their Crystal in Bava Nisos to aquire their blessing