Traces of the Blessing
Traces of the Blessing is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Fortune Teller merchant, part of the Paths Whispered by the Tides quest line. Surviving the tempestuous sea is no small matter, even for monsters. It is said the Tidewalkers place enchanted necklaces upon the warriors who return from the maelstrom, gifts woven with a shaman's blessing. The warrior protects the shaman, and the shaman shields the tribe. I wonder what truths lie hidden within such a blessing. I will need a few items, worn and weathered by their hands. There are 2 objectives to complete: Bring 3× Seaweed Necklace; Bring 1× Etched Wand Fragment. All progress requires a successful extraction — items retrieved or kills made during a failed run do not count toward quest completion. Once every objective is fulfilled, return to Fortune Teller in the lobby to turn in the quest and receive the reward. This quest requires completing Mysterious Vine before it becomes available from Fortune Teller. Completing Traces of the Blessing rewards 350 XP, 150 Gold, Random Epic Armor. The quest is completed in Ice Cavern, Goblin Caves, Ruins or Ship Graveyard. Merchant quests in Dark and Darker are one of the most consistent gold and experience sources in the game, independent of loot luck on the Trading Post. Completing the full Fortune Teller quest chain unlocks higher reward tiers and increases merchant affinity, which can affect prices and open additional quest tiers in future seasons. The Paths Whispered by the Tides chain provides a structured progression path through the Fortune Teller quest tree, and finishing each quest in order is the fastest route to the higher value objectives later in the line. Use the MetaBot Dark and Darker quest tracker to check all open objectives across every active merchant before extracting, so you can turn in multiple quests from a single run and get the most value out of each session.
Surviving the tempestuous sea is no small matter, even for monsters. It is said the Tidewalkers place enchanted necklaces upon the warriors who return from the maelstrom, gifts woven with a shaman's blessing. The warrior protects the shaman, and the shaman shields the tribe. I wonder what truths lie hidden within such a blessing. I will need a few items, worn and weathered by their hands.
Objectives
Bring 3× Seaweed Necklace
Bring 1× Etched Wand FragmentRewards
350 XP
Random Epic Armor“Hmm... this is a very old kind of magic. Both the necklace and the fragment carry similar traces. This enchantment protects its bearer and strengthens the bond of trust between them. It seems well-suited to bind a tribe together as one. But I will need to study it further before I can say more.”
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Traces of the Blessing Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is Traces of the Blessing in Dark and Darker?
Traces of the Blessing is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Fortune Teller as part of the Paths Whispered by the Tides quest line. Surviving the tempestuous sea is no small matter, even for monsters. It is said the Tidewalkers place enchanted necklaces upon the warriors who return from the maelstrom, gifts woven with a shaman's blessing. The warrior protects the shaman, and the shaman shields the tribe. I wonder what truths lie hidden within such a blessing. I will need a few items, worn and weathered by their hands.
How do you complete Traces of the Blessing?
To complete Traces of the Blessing you need to: Bring 3× Seaweed Necklace; Bring 1× Etched Wand Fragment. All progress requires a successful extraction. Once all objectives are done, return to Fortune Teller in the lobby to turn in the quest.
What are the rewards for Traces of the Blessing?
Completing Traces of the Blessing rewards you with: 350 XP, 150 Gold, Random Epic Armor. Turn in the completed quest at the Fortune Teller window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for Traces of the Blessing?
Traces of the Blessing objectives are completed in: Ice Cavern, Goblin Caves, Ruins, Ship Graveyard. Enter the correct dungeon type before attempting to make progress on this quest.
Do you need to complete anything before Traces of the Blessing?
Yes, Traces of the Blessing requires completing the quest Mysterious Vine first. Once that quest is turned in, Traces of the Blessing becomes available from Fortune Teller.