Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Factions Walkthrough Part 17 – House of Ballads Part 4: What Lies Beneath
Father Etair is found in St. Eadrics, which is to the southeast of the House of Ballads. Fast travel there, which is the northwestern portion of the Sidhe. Once there, go to the northwestern door,the Bunkhouse, and head inside to find the Father. He is dead so you must head back on outside and talk with the monks to learn what has transpired here. Once outside, talk with Brother Aedwin and you will learn that he argued with his Apprentice, Brother Wulf, who likely killed him.
Now head to the well in the northwest and descend down it. Once inside, head to the north and you will find a trio of Kobold Savages. Defeat them and proceed to the corner. Once you get there, move carefully as there is a tripwire and an arrow launcher trap. Beyond that, a bear trap awaits with four Kobolds to the east and south. After them, turn north up the path. Again, there will be a tripwire/arrow launcher trap. Disarm or trigger it safely and continue to the next chamber north.
In this chamber, you will encounter a group of kobolds. One of them is a Savage that has a glow to them. You want to defeat that one quickly to safely retrieve the crystal that it carries. Now head to the jump point to the north and hop down.
Once you land, be careful as there are three bear traps in front of you and another set of Four Kobolds, one of which is a Nightblade. Dodge the traps and defeat the Kobolds. Now head to the north and swim through the water to the next part of the well.
On the otherside you will find another group of Kobolds. There is once again one carrying a crystal that you want to hunt and kill first. Look for the glow on its side to find it. Continue to the northeast to find the remaining groups. Always kill the one with the glowing hand first.
Head into the next body of water and keep an eye open to the east. There you will find Brother Wulf who has fallen under a spell cast by the Maided to seek the Crystals you have been collecting. With enough Dispelling, you can break the enchantment on him. He will explain that he as whistle that resonates with the Crystals. Head back into the water and go north and east. You will find another landing there. Go up there and use the Whistle to find the final piece of the Crystals. Now swim out to the north and return to Hallam the White at the House of Ballads.
Approach him and the Maid of Windemere will appear again in front of you. You can ask a few questions this time before she departs after you ask about the King. She explains that he, and the rest of the court, are now her's. She calls you to come to her. This ballad is moving forward nicely. Hallam the While will confirm as much when he talks some of the ballad, “The Champion”.
