Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Factions Walkthrough Part 19 – House of Ballads Part 6: The Hero and The Maid

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Factions Walkthrough Part 19 – House of Ballads Part 6: The Hero and The Maid

Approach the lorestone in front of you and the Maid will appear, asking if the place is to your liking as you will never leave. It is now time to work at freeing the Court of Enchantments. If you have Dispelling 8 (or can boost it that high), you will be able to free those who are under the Maiden's Spell.

Head up the the stairs to the northeast to find the first of the Court of Enchantments. This is Sir Fararra. He cannot be swayed unfortunately, no matter your Dispelling or Persuasion (attempted 9 in both). Defeat him and his supporting four Sprites (with one being a Storm Champion) to continue farther into the castle. IN the next large room, you will face down four Boggart Zealots. Defeat them then turn to the north. Defeat them and six more will attack you. In the follow chamber to the north you will encounter four more Zealots. Defeat them and again six more will come at you. Continue to the west and turn south when you can to find the second of the Court of Enchantments. You must get there carefully as you will suffer from Sewer Rot en route (which reduces health regeneration per second by 5). Here you will find King Wencen. He will offer to escort you to the courtyard where he is fated to face the Maiden of the Windemere.

Return to the first large room where you encounter the Boggarts. Now head down the southeastern passage. After you descend the steps toward the next members of the Fae Court, you will find an Ancient Leanashe trying to bar your way forward. In the small chamber that follows you will encounter a second Leanashe just as determined to kill you. In the final room you will find first Queen Belmaid. With some luck, you can break the spell but it seems unlikely. If it fails, then you are fighting both Lady Oleyn and Queen Belmaid. Both are strong spellcasters with a pair of Ancient Leanashe to back them up. At least you have King Wencen on your side for aid.

Once you have defeated/dealt with both of them, return to the large central chamber and head to the northeast. This will bring you closer to the courtyard and the Maiden herself. Approach the barrier and “King” Wencen will back out, passing on the King's Token to you, giving you rule over the House of Ballads. Head on up the stairs and through the door into the Courtyard

The Maiden
It is time to face the Maiden. She will summon a number of waves comprised of three to four sprites and one Leanashe. Keep in mind that later in the battle she will start to summon Sprite Champions as well. Keep an eye out for those so you may finish them quickly. Once she is below half health, she will instantly summon a Bog Thresh to her aid.

Otherwise, while they attack, she will unleash a powerful spell blast as well as teleport around. Keep away from the edges of the arena as the plants there will snap at you, inflicting damage.

Once you are about to strike the death blow, she will plead for her life. You can either spare her or kill her, the choice is yours. If you spare her, the quest line ends, otherwise you must return to the House of Ballads.

Regardless of the choice, you will get the Twist of Fate:
Iconoclast:
+10% Damage with Faeblades
+6% Mana
+3% Chance to steal 5 Health