Memories of the Ancients

Memories of the Ancients is a main quest in the fourth and final act of.

It leads to the final confrontation with Thaos and the end of the game.

To be clear: after initiating this quest (specifically, entering the final area), you will not be able to exit, use the map, finish other quests, tie up any lose ends, return to your stronghold, etc. The game will end and if, after the closing credits, you select "Continue," it'll take you back to just before the final boss battle.

Synopsis
The Watcher has done as the delemgan advised - I have been carried safely into the depths of Breith Eaman with the blessing of the gods, who would have them stop Thaos before he sends the souls of Dyrwood's Hollowborn to be consumed by his goddess, Woedica.

Whether or not that happens, they have unfinished business, and the Watcher needs to find him as soon as they can. The whispers are louder now, and no amount of rest is any relief. By the time the Watcher reaches him, they may be as lost as Maerwald was.

Walkthrough

 * Find Iovara's soul prison in Breith Eaman, to the northeast.
 * Speak to Iovara.
 * Enter Sun in Shadow and make your way to the Court at its heart. Make your way to the machine at the center of Sun in Shadow down the walkways and confront Thaos. This will start with the Watcher reliving the moment that wounded his soul and tied him to Thaos (at a sanctum similar, but not identical to the one at Sun in Shadow):


 * Click expand to view dialogue


 * Thaos will confront you afterwards and annoy your followers, trying to throw them off-balance. Bringing Hiravias to the party is worth it just to see his reply. Either way, you will wind up fighting him and the two massive statues, Woedica's Judge and Woedica's Headsman respectively. They are a challenge, especially as Thaos will go into hibernation when wounded and transfer his essence to one of the statues.
 * After his defeat, you will witness the birth of the gods.
 * Click expand to view dialogue


 * After disposing of Thaos, you will receive four options:
 * Return his soul unaltered to the cycle.
 * Return his soul to the cycle, but with all memories of his past lives erased.
 * Tear his soul apart (either compassionately or savagely)
 * Banish his soul to Breith Eaman. He does not like this.
 * Afterwards, it's time to decide. Skaen will appear and suggest that you actually go through with Thaos' plan and empower Woedica at the expense of the other gods. The decision affects which endings take place. Congratulations, you have ended the Hollowing of the Dyrwood - and ushered in a new era.

In
Your decision made in regards to what you do with the souls will influence the endings slides, but otherwise has no real repercussions in.

That said, should you choose to import your save into, you'll have to face the consequences (or reap the rewards) of your actions. If you choose an option that goes against your promise made in Teir Evron during Council of Stars, you will have to endure a punishment. Likewise if you keep your promise, you'll gain a boon or reward later in.

Note that these are only applicable if you actually made a promise to the associated god. Effects that occur regardless of if you made a promise are listed in the "Other effects" column below.