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Visions of the Past: Steel and Fire
Visions of the Past: Steel and Fire is a supplementary episode of Icebrood Saga that was released on 17 March 2020. There are no new maps as the instances are visions of the past.
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The following are storylines and story achievements released in this episode.
Click on the name to see achievements & the play button to see story video.
Chapter/Name
3. Scrying Pool vision: Cragstead
4. Scrying Pool vision: North Nolan Hatchery
5. Scrying Pool vision: Canach's Lair
Story Video
To access Season 1 visions, do the following:
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Complete Chapter 1: Forging Steel
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Complete Chapter 2: Darkrime Delves
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Complete Visions of the Past: Mysteries of the Eye (5 AP)
Read a mysterious message in the Eye of the North after completing the "Steel and Fire" story content.
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Complete Visions of the Past: Cragstead (3 AP)
Find a memento of a past battle deep inside the village of Cragstead in Wayfarer Foothills.
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Complete Visions of the Past: North Nolan Hatchery (3 AP)
Find a memento of a past battle deep inside the North Nolan Hatchery in Diessa Plateau.
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Complete Visions of the Past: Canach's Lair (3 AP)
Find a memento of a past battle deep inside Ember Passage of Southsun
Cove.
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Complete Visions of the Past: The Nightmare Incarnate (3 AP)
Find a memento of a past battle in the ruins of the Nightmare Tower in Kessex Hills.
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After completing all of the above achievements, return to Eye of the North to access the Season 1 visions via the Scrying Pool!
Eye of the North Portal Unlocks
Achievement: Out of the Cold
Description: Meet the infamous romance novelist Snargle Goldclaw in the Eye of the North.
Rewards: 1 AP
Achievement: Searching for Inspiration
Prerequisite: Out of the Cold
Description: Find a collection of Snargle Goldclaw's books across Tyria to remind him of his literary genuis and free him from his writer's block.
Rewards: 5 AP
Achievement: Preparing the Eye
Description: Added 0/1 Services to the Eye of the North.
Rewards: 1 AP
Achievement: Clad for the North
Description: Unlock all 18 Runic armor pieces in your wardrobe.
Rewards: 10 AP
Achievement: Minis of Steel
Description: Acquire all 5 of the Steel Warband minis.
Rewards: 5 AP
Achievement: Weapons of Steel
Description: Acquire all 5 of the Blood Legion weapons used by the Steel Warband.
Rewards: 5 AP
Achievement: Strike While the Crystal Is Hot
Prerequisite: To unlock, complete a Steel Warband Footsteps achievement, and then confer with Crystallographer Smoxxi.
Description: Collect 100 Misty Cape Scraps.
Misty Cape Scraps are awarded from Strike Missions, Daily Strike achievements, and Weekly Emissary Chests in Eye of the North.
Rewards: 5 AP
Chapter 1: Forging Steel
Achievement: Forged Steel
Description: Complete the Forging Steel vision.
Rewards: 1 AP
Achievement: Alpha Strike
Description: During the final encounter of Forging Steel, attack using the tank's heavy gun while the Ancient Forgeman is restrained.
Rewards: 10 AP
Achievement: Artillery Specialist
Description: Defeat the opposition with your tank.
Rewards: 10 AP
Achievement: Centurion's Right Hand
Description: Help Ryland Steelcatcher and the Steel Warband complete their mission.
Rewards: 10 AP
Achievement: Emergency Maintenance
Description: Repair the tank with patch kits or scrap.
Rewards: 10 AP
Achievement: Engineer's Apprentice
Description: Retrieve lost supply drops for Ranoah Grindsteel.
Rewards: 10 AP
Achievement: Field Medicine
Description: Collect ingredients for Nicabar Steelweaver's tonics.
Rewards: 10 AP
Achievement: Heavy Rival
Description: Compete with Cinder Steeltemper to bring out the best in both of you.
Rewards: 5 AP
Achievement: Moving Up the Ranks
Description: Complete the Forging Steel vision with a final rank of imperator.
Rewards: 5 AP
Achievement: Onsite Procurement
Description: Commandeer and fire stone cannons in the Forging Steel vision.
Rewards: 1 AP
Achievement: The Spotter
Description: Reach Vishen Steelshot's perches and help her clear the way.
Rewards: 1 AP
Achievement: Spa Day
Description: Sit in the hot springs after completing the Steel Warband's mission.
Rewards: 1 AP
Achievement: Fallen from the Summit
Description: Scour the area to retrieve intel on hostile forces in the Forging Steel and Darkrime Delves visions.
Rewards: 5 AP
Mission Challenges
Achievement: Mission Challenge: Final Boss
Description: Complete the Forging Steel vision with the Final Boss challenge active.
Rewards: 5 AP
Achievement: Mission Challenge: Horde of Foes
Description: Complete the Forging Steel vision with the Horde of Foes challenge active.
Rewards: 5 AP
Achievement: Mission Challenge: Powerful Foes
Description: Complete the Forging Steel vision with the Powerful Foes challenge active.
Rewards: 5 AP
Achievement: Mission Challenge: Tank Escort
Description: Complete the Forging Steel vision with the Tank Escort challenge active.
Rewards: 5 AP
Chapter 2: Darkrime Delve
Achievement: Darkrime Delver
Description: Complete the Darkrime Delve vision.
Rewards: 1 AP
Achievement: Delving for Treasure
Description: While journeying through Darkrime Delves in the Scrying Pool's visions, explore to find lost treasures.
Rewards: 6 AP
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Treasure Chest 1
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Treasure Chest 2
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Treasure Chest 3
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Treasure Chest 4
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Treasure Chest 5
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Treasure Chest 6
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Treasure Chest 7
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Treasure Chest 8
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Treasure Chest 9
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Treasure Chest 10
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Treasure Chest 11
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Treasure Chest 12
Achievement: Heating Up the Delves (map above)
Description: Defeat the hidden champions in the Darkrime Delves story mission.
Rewards: 5 AP
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Champion Stone Summit Crusher
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Champion Ice Beast
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Champion Ice Elemental
Achievement: Slaver's Extinction
Description: Defeat the hostile inhabitants of the ruins in and around Darkrime Delves.
Rewards: 1 AP
Scrying Pool vision: Cragstead
Achievement: Visions of the Past: Cragstead
Prerequisite: Visions of the Past: Mysteries of the Eye
Description: Find a memento of a past battle deep inside the village of Cragstead in Wayfarer Foothills.
Unlock a key moment from Living World Season 1 Episode 3, "Flame and Frost: The Razing," which is then accessed from the Scrying Pool in Eye of the North.
Rewards: 3 AP
[Living World Season 1: Cragstead vision. Accessed via Scrying Pool in the Eye of the North.]
Achievement: Visions of the Past: Retake Cragsteed
Prerequisite: Visions of the Past: Cragstead
Description: Help Braham retake Cragsteed.
Having received no support from Rytlock or Eir, Braham enlists your help to retake Braham's village from the Molten Alliance.
Rewards: 1 AP
Scrying Pool vision: North Nolan Hatchery
Achievement: Visions of the Past: North Nolan Hatchery
Prerequisite: Visions of the Past: Mysteries of the Eye
Description: Find a memento of a past battle deep inside the North Nolan Hatchery in Diessa Plateau.
Unlock a key moment from Living World Season 1 Episode 3, "Flame and Frost: The Razing," which is then accessed from the Scrying Pool in Eye of the North.
Rewards: 3 AP
[Living World Season 1: North Nolan Hatchery vision. Accessed via Scrying Pool in the Eye of the North.]
Achievement: Visions of the Past: You Made a Friend
Prerequisite: Visions of the Past: North Nolan Hatchery
Description: Help Rox defend the hatchery... and find a new friend in the process.
Rox has orders fromo Rytlock to secure assets at the devourer hatchery northwest of the town of Nolan in Diessa Plateau, currently under threat by the Molten Alliance.
Rewards: 1 AP
Scrying Pool vision: Canach's Lair
Achievement: Visions of the Past: Canach's Lair
Prerequisite: Visions of the Past: Mysteries of the Eye
Description: Find a memento of a past battle deep inside Ember Passage of Southsun Cove.
Unlock a key moment from Living World Season 1 Episode 6, "Last Stand at Southsun," which is then accessed from the Scrying Pool in Eye of the North.
Rewards: 3 AP
[Living World Season 1 vision: Canach's Lair. Accessed via Scrying Pool in the Eye of the North.]
Achievement: Visions of the Past: Confronting Canach
Prerequisite: Visions of the Past: Canach's Lair
Description: Defeat the fugitive Canach in his island hideaway.
Rewards: 5 AP
Achievement: Visions of the Past: Lair Light-Foot
Prerequisite: Visions of the Past: Canach's Lair
Description: Defeat Canach's Lair without getting caught in any traps.
Rewards: 5 AP
Scrying Pool vision: The Nightmare Incarnate
Achievement: Visions of the Past: The Nightmare Incarnate
Prerequisite: Visions of the Past: Mysteries of the Eye
Description: Find a memento of a past battle in the ruins of the Nightmare Tower in Kessex Hills.
Unlock a key moment from Living World Season 1 Episode 14, "The Nightmares Within," which is then accessed from the Scrying Pool in Eye of the North.
Rewards: 3 AP
[Living World Season 1: The Nightmare Incarnate vision. Accessed via Scrying Pool in the Eye of the North.]
Achievement: Visions of the Past: Antitoxin Injector
Prerequisite: Visions of the Past: The Nightmare Incarnate
Description: Delve deep inside the Nightmare Tower and set off a chain reaction that will counteract its poisonous influence over Kessex Hills.
Rewards: 5 AP
Achievement: Visions of the Past: Tower Hybrid Master
Prerequisite: Visions of the Past: The Nightmare Incarnate
Description: Defeat the toxic hybrid without any party members dying.
Get a flawless victory against your enemy inside the Nightmare Tower.
Rewards: 5 AP
Steel Warband Footsteps achievements
Requires access to previous Icebrood Saga episodes to complete.
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Blood Legion Flamesaw
Found inside an Emissary Chest in the Eye of the North after completing a Steel Warband vision. -
Crystallographer Smoxxi's Thoughts
Talk to Crystallographer Smoxxi, near the portal in Eye of the North. -
Frayed Braid of Charr Fur
Found outside the Citadel of Flame entrance in Fireheart Rise. -
Shard of Elemental Ice
Found in the chest at the end of the Shiverpeaks Pass Strike Mission in Grothmar Valley. -
Broken Rod
Found in the river near the training grounds in Grothmar Valley. -
Blood Legionnaire Badge
Purchased from a Rally Provisioner in Grothmar Valley. -
Homeguard Service Ring
Found by completing any event in Grothmar Valley. -
Weaponsmith's Notes
Ashford Waypoint [&BIQBAAA=]. Weaponsmith's Notes near Master Weaponsmith. -
Distilled Hylek Mead
Found in the chest at the end of the Tears of Itlaocol in Caledon Forest.
Do left pattern first, then right, left again, then right again; till all 4 torches light up and the door opens!
Full mini-dungeon here. -
Frostbone Flux
Chance to drop from icebrood enemies. Guaranteed from the Claw of Jormag. -
Iron Legion Flamesaw
Crafted or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post. -
Mangled Blood Legion Pauldrons
Drops from bears in Blazeridge Steppes; Terra Carorunda area [&BAECAAA=] . -
Ryland's Command
Assist Ryland during the Forging Steel vision by defeating the Ancient Forgeman. -
Letter of Commendation
Purchased from Fahrtak Shatterfiend near the Brokentooth Maw waypoint [&BAICAAA=] in Blazeridge Steppes. -
Confrontation
Found after defeating the Whisper of Jormag Strike Mission. -
A Touch of Aurene's Magic
Found inside an Emissary Chest in Eye of the North after opening with three crystals.
Achievement: Ryland Steelcatcher's Footsteps
Description: Collect items related to Ryland Steelcatcher's history to earn her signature Steel Warband flamesaw.
Rewards: 10 AP
Achievement: Ranoah Grindsteel's Footsteps
Description: Collect items related to Ranoah Grindsteel's history to earn her signature Steel Warband pistol.
Rewards: 10 AP
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Blood Legion Pistol
Found inside an Emissary Chest in the Eye of the North after completing a Steel Warband vision. -
Crystallographer Smoxxi's Thoughts
Talk to Crystallographer Smoxxi, near the portal in Eye of the North. -
Romantic Picnic
West side of The Ooze Pit in Grothmar Valley. Type /sit near the 2 charrs having a picnic. Wardowns Waypoint [&BPgLAAA=] -
Dread Mask
Chance to drop from Ascalonian ghosts in Dalada Forest, Grothmar Valley. Dalada Forest Waypoint [&BA4MAAA=] -
Assignment Request
Look for Oily Note, south of Blood Keep Waypoint [&BBsMAAA=] in Grothmar Valley. -
Field Maintenance Manual
Purchase from Legionnaire Kress Rustmaw in the Tuyere Command Post in Fireheart Rise. Tuyere Command Post Waypoint [&BBgCAAA=] -
Worn-Toothed Gear
Found in the chest at the end of the Pig Iron Quarry jumping puzzle in Fireheart Rise. Pig Iron Waypoint [&BBcCAAA=]
Full jump puzzle without mount. -
Gunsmith's Notes
Pick up Page of Notes in the Huntsman area in the Canton Factorium, Black Citadel. Factorium Waypoint [&BKcDAAA=] -
Dwarven MechanismFound in the Dwarven Treasure at the end of Forsaken Fortune in
Dredgehaunt Cliffs. Wyrmblood Waypoint [&BGUCAAA=]
Full mini-dungeon here. -
Karka Web Gland
Chance to drop from karka enemies. Guaranteed from Karka Queen. -
Iron Legion Pistol
Crafted or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post. -
Diary Scrap
Found in the chest at the end of the Craze's Folly jumping puzzle in Blazeridge Steppes.
Terra Carorunda Waypoint [&BAECAAA=] -
Ranoah's Thoughts
Speak with Ranoah after defeating the Ancient Forgeman. -
Roasted Meat
Roast a meat rack on the firepit in the Village of Butcher's Block in Diessa Plateau.
Butcher's Block Waypoint [&BF8BAAA=] -
Shattered Chest Lid
Found in medium chests of Resilience, Vigilance, or Valor in the Bjora Marches.
Location of Chests here. -
A Touch of Aurene's Magic
Found inside an Emissary Chest in Eye of the North after opening it with three crystals.
Achievement: Vishen Steelshot's Footsteps
Description: Collect items related to Vishen Steelshot's history to earn her signature Steel Warband sniper rifle.
Rewards: 10 AP
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Blood Legion Longshot
Found inside an Emissary Chest in the Eye of the North after completing a Steel Warband vision. -
Crystallographer Smoxxi's Thoughts
Talk to Crystallographer Smoxxi, near the portal in Eye of the North. -
Kahn-Ur's Flame
Found inside the chest at the end of the Gauntlet of the Khan-Ur jumping puzzle in Grothmar Valley. -
Little Sharpshooter Badge
Awarded for prowess in marksmanship in Grothmar Valley.
Go to the Training Grounds south of Blood Keep, Grothmar Valley.
Event: Shoot targets to demonstrate your marksmanship to the cubs. -
Journal Scrap
Found inside a chest on the Crimson Plateau jumping puzzle in Diessa Plateau.
Breached Wall Waypoint [&BGEBAAA=] -
Meatoberfest Sausage
Purchase from Lakor Grizzlemouth in the Village of Butcher's Block in Diessa Plateau. Butcher's Block Waypoint [&BF8BAAA=] -
Perspective of the Ascalonian Wall
Finish the Wall Breach Blitz jump puzzle in Diessa Plateau.
Breached Wall Waypoint [&BGEBAAA=] -
Gunsmith's Research
Pick up Smudged Journal in Auris's Workshop, near Blood Keep wp in Grothmar Valley.
Blood Keep Waypoint [&BBsMAAA=] -
Crystal-Tipped Shell
Found in the chest at the end of Chaos Crystal Cavern jumping puzzle in Iron Marches. Old Piken Ruins Waypoint [&BOQBAAA=] -
Finely Calibrated Optic
Chance to drop from Inquest enemies. Guaranteed from Golem Mark II or Mark III Supressor Golem.
Lots of Inquest in NW area of Draconis Mons. -
Iron Legion Longshot
Crafted or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post. -
Redeployment Order
Discarded Orders: Found on the overlook by Terra Carorunda wp in Blazeridge Steppes.
Terra Carorunda Waypoint [&BAECAAA=] -
Vishen's Thoughts
Speak with Vishen after defeating the Ancient Forgeman. -
Recruitment Notes: Vishen Steelshot
Found in the Ash Legion's files of Recon Cove in Grothmar Valley.
How to enter Recon Cove.
Tree Carvings map -
Secret of the Raven Reflector
Found inside a chest at the end of a light puzzle in Bjora Marches.
Lighting the Forest seems to be the shortest puzzle. -
A Touch of Aurene's Magic
Found inside an Emissary Chest in Eye of the North after opening with three crystals.
Achievement: Nicabar Steelweaver's Footsteps
Description: Collect items related to Nicabar Steelweaver's history to earn her signature Steel Warband staff.
Rewards: 10 AP
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Blood Legion Staff
Found inside an Emissary Chest in the Eye of the North after completing a Steel Warband vision. -
Crystallographer Smoxxi's Thoughts
Talk to Crystallographer Smoxxi, near the portal in Eye of the North. -
Aspiration
Found by talking to Marghel Talekeeper at Deathblade's Watch in Fields of Ruin.
Deathblade's Watch Waypoint [&BNQAAAA=] -
Disappointment
Found in the Thunder Den at Thunderbreak Hills in Fields of Ruin.
Thunderbreak Waypoint [&BD4EAAA=] -
Reconsideration
Found inside the chest at the end of the Branded Mine in Fields of Ruin.
Helliot Mine Waypoint [&BEsBAAA=] -
Redemption
Found by completing the Ooze Pit trials or Demolition Derby in Grothmar Valley, while pledged to Blood. -
Charred Slip of Paper
Found in the Blood Keep in Grothmar Valley. -
Artificer's Notes
Found in the township of Claypool in Queensdale.
Claypool Waypoint [&BPYAAAA=] -
Ancient Fish Bone
Found inside the chest at the end of The Long Way Around in Straits of Devastation.
Vesper Bell Waypoint [&BPICAAA=] -
Branch of an Ancestor Tree
Chance to drop from centaur enemies. Guaranteed from Modniir Ulgoth.
Lots of Inquest in NW area of Draconis Mons. -
Iron Legion Staff
Crafted or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post. -
Preparation
Found by interacting with any repair anvil. -
Nicabar's Thoughts
Speak with Nicabar after defeating the Ancient Forgeman. -
Collaboration
Found inside the chest atop Flame Legion camp in Grothmar Valley. -
Experimentation
Created by mining Eternal Ice multiple times. -
A Touch of Aurene's Magic
Found inside an Emissary Chest in Eye of the North after opening with three crystals.
Achievement: Cinder Steeltemper's Footsteps
Description: Collect items related to Cinder Steeltemper's history to earn her signature Steel Warband sword.
Rewards: 10 AP
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Blood Legion Combat Blade
Found inside an Emissary Chest in the Eye of the North after completing a Steel Warband vision. -
Crystallographer Smoxxi's Thoughts
Talk to Crystallographer Smoxxi, near the portal in Eye of the North. -
Record
Found in the Blood Legion Fahrar in Grothmar Valley - interact with the Fahrar Records near Primus Sparbreaker. -
Metal Legion Ticket Stub
Found in the chest after the Metal Legion Concert in Grothmar Valley. -
Broken Rod
Look for Loose Rocks in the river near the Training Grounds in Grothmar Valley. -
Blood Legion Badge
Given to young charr soldiers when they graduate from the fahrar and join a warband. Buy for 7000 karma from a Rally Provisioner in Grothmar Valley. -
Homeguard Service Ring
Found by completing any event in Grothmar Valley. -
Weaponsmith's Notes
Found near the Weaponsmith in the Canton Factorium area at the Black Citadel. [&BKcDAAA=] -
Treatise on Tempering Draconic Materials
Found inside the chest at the end of Vexa's Lab in Fireheart Rise. -
Primordial Slag
Chance to drop from destroyer enemies. Guaranteed from Megadestroyer. -
Iron Legion Combat Blade
Crafted or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post. -
Branded Trophy
Created by killing multiple branded enemies in Blazeridge Steppes. -
Cinder's Thoughts
Speak with Cinder after defeating the Ancient Forgeman.. -
Encounter Report
Purchased from Fahrtak Shatterfiend near the Brokentooth Maw waypoint [&BAICAAA=] in Blazeridge Steppes. -
Resistance
Destroy a large Idol of Jormag in Bjora Marches. Given after completing a Stop the Svanir ceremony. -
A Touch of Aurene's Magic
Found inside an Emissary Chest in Eye of the North after opening with three crystals.
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