
Returning the Note Blocks
With the note blocks collected, you can finally activate the ancient portal, help your golem friend return to the Sift and start to investigate what the illagers are actually plotting in the new dimension. First, return to the Cartographer in Brave Haven, they will know what to do.
- Type
- Main questChapter 11 of 15
- Where
- The Deep Dark
- Rec. level
- 14
- Objectives
- 6
- Reward
- Tendrils of the Sprout
Returning the Note Blocks walkthrough
Game dataEvery objective in order, in the game's own words.
- 1Return to Brave HavenGo to
- 2Speak to the CartographerInteract
- 3Reach the Deep Dark tunnelGo to
- 4Return to the ancient portalGo to
- 5Activate the portalInteract
- 6Enter the portalInteract
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Returning the Note Blocks rewards
Items for completing it the first time and on repeat runs.
| Item | Rarity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| — | First completion |
Repeat runs also roll a drop from the area's loot pool.
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Quest chain
- BeforeHiking Frozen Highlands
- UnlocksLost Harmonies
Quest outcome
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After retrieving the note blocks and returning them to the Deep Dark, the note block machine could play the keys to unlock the ancient portal. All the echo golems who had been captured and brought to the Overworld were able to return home and finally reunite with the Singer who sang them into life. Now you only have to find out what devious schemes the illagers are actually planning in the Sift, and put an end to them.
With the note blocks collected, you can finally activate the ancient portal, help your golem friend return to the Sift and start to investigate what the illagers are actually plotting in the new dimension. First, return to the Cartographer in Brave Haven, they will know what to do. It takes place in The Deep Dark (recommended level 14). It has 6 objectives, 0 of them fights. First-time reward: Tendrils of the Sprout. It unlocks Lost Harmonies.
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Returning the Note Blocks FAQ
How do you complete Returning the Note Blocks?
Follow its 6 objectives in order, starting with: Return to Brave Haven, Speak to the Cartographer, Reach the Deep Dark tunnel, Return to the ancient portal, Activate the portal, Enter the portal.
Where is Returning the Note Blocks?
In The Deep Dark, with a recommended level of 14.
What is the reward for Returning the Note Blocks?
The first completion gives Tendrils of the Sprout.
What comes after Returning the Note Blocks?
Completing it unlocks Lost Harmonies.
What do you need before Returning the Note Blocks?
Finish Hiking Frozen Highlands first.