Avowed: Locations of Totem of Rightful Rulership Fragments Uncovered

If you happen to discover an unusual fragment while exploring Dawnshore, you’ve triggered the Totem of Rightful Rulership quest in Avowed. This quest includes a total of seven relics, but it’s important to note that only six of them are considered fragments. Initially, the quest provides no markers or hints about their locations, so your first task is to gather clues that will guide you toward the other fragments.

Searching for relics in the sprawling landscape of Dawnshore can feel like an overwhelming challenge. To aid you in your quest, this guide presents the locations of all the Totem of Rightful Rulership fragments throughout Avowed.

Clues for Searching Totem of Rightful Rulership Fragments

If you’re keen on uncovering each fragment independently, I recommend starting by collecting the necessary clues for their locations. These clues are available for purchase from the NPC named Sanza. He first introduces himself to you during the Mapping The Living Lands quest, which he offers just north of Claviger’s Landing, near the Ivona’s Threshold Party Camp.

After this initial meeting, Sanza invites you to visit his shop whenever you’re in Paradis Hightown. When you do, head to Sanza’s Emporium and acquire the Fragments of the Scales for 500 coins.

Location of Scales of the Oathbinder

Let’s begin with the totem base that will anchor all six fragments.

You can locate the Scales of the Oathbinder within the Shrine of Woedica, situated just north of The Rise party camp and adjacent to Runyd’s House. Approach the shrine, and you’ll find the totem base located on the altar. You have the option to simply take it or engage in conversation with the Aedyran soldier present to receive his blessings before grabbing the relic.

Once you have the Scales of the Oathbinder, you can store them in your party camp and attach fragments as you collect them.

Location of Golden Plaque of Promises

The Golden Plaque of Promises can be found in the Lighthouse, located to the west of Claviger’s Landing. Begin your ascent up the Lighthouse until you reach a broken wall that allows access into the structure. The plaque itself will be on the floor waiting for you. During this journey, you may also encounter a skeleton holding a map for Captain Henqua’s Spoils treasure.

Location of Broken Crown Jewel

Next, the Broken Crown Jewel is one of the more easily accessible fragments.

Return to Sanza’s Emporium in Paradis Hightown and venture into Sanza’s room at the back of the shop. There are no repercussions for entering his room uninvited, so go ahead and claim the Broken Crown Jewel resting on his table. Feel free to loot any other items you find there, too!

Location of Golden Scale of Justice

While you’re still in Paradis, your next target should be the Golden Scale of Justice.

It can be found in a building situated north of the Market District. Note that this building is locked, and you’ll need to employ some parkour skills to access it via the balcony. You can reach the balcony by jumping from the scaffolding of a nearby structure or using my personal approach starting from the Paradis Hightown entrance gate. Here’s a summary of the steps:

Face the gate and turn right toward the grassy area.
Continue until you reach a stone wall at the end of the grass.
Walk carefully along the wall until you are near the balcony.
Jump onto the balcony and enter the building.

Be prepared, as phantoMS will inhabit the building. Eliminate the cobwebs, descend the ladder, and combat your way through the phantoms until you locate the Golden Scale of Justice, situated at the back of the room beside a bookshelf.

Location of Golden Plaque of Oaths

The Golden Plaque of Oaths is found in the Usher’s Hand ruins, located just east of Paradis and south of the God’s Gate Beacon. You can access this fragment through two routes: a cave or a freezable gate.

The cave entrance lies to the east of the ruins. If you choose this path, be ready to face phantoms and skeletons in an ambush. After clearing this area, dive into the water and swim beneath the wall to reach the other side. Once you emerge, the Golden Plaque of Oaths will be waiting for you.

The second method involves the freezable gate located south of the ruins. Simply freeze the gate using the Eye of Rymrgand or a similar freezing spell and jump down to collect the fragment.

Location of Golden Scale of Order

The Golden Scale of Order can be discovered within an abandoned castle situated east of the Overgrown Expanse Party Camp. Obtaining this fragment can be somewhat challenging, so let’s begin our journey from the party camp itself.

From the Overgrown Expanse Party Camp, head to the bridge.
Upon crossing the bridge, you will notice a weakened castle wall.
Break down the wall with your charging skill or blow it up using explosive barrels nearby.
Ascend the castle walls with the aid of wooden platforms.
Follow the path while avoiding tripwires and other traps.
Navigate past the metal axes trap and prepare for combat.
Defeat any phantoms and skeletons in the open area and proceed to the door frame blocked by vines.
Clear the vines and destroy the weak wall by shooting the explosive barrel.
Enter the room through the newly created gap and climb the higher platforms.
Continue through the hole in the castle wall until you reach the bird’s nest.

Here, you will find the Golden Scale of Order nestled in the bird’s nest. Retrieve it, and you will be ready to collect the last fragment for the Totem of Rightful Rulership in Avowed.

Location of Golden Flame

The final fragment is situated on Castol’s Folly, a small island located at the southern edge of the map.

You can reach this island either by swimming or by heading south from the South Embrace Party Camp and jumping onto the fractured terrain that leads to the island. Exercise caution as Castol’s Folly is inhabited by formidable adversaries.

You’ll find the Golden Flame perched on the northeastern edge of the island. After acquiring this final fragment, you can return to the party camp to attach all collected fragments to the Scales of the Oathbinder.

Rewards for Completing the Totem of Rightful Rulership

After you have affixed all fragments to the totem base, you will unlock a series of powerful buffs:

Name	Description
Swift Orders	Reduces Companion ability cooldowns by 15%.
The Power of Command	Activating a Companion ability increases your damage for 5 seconds.
Sympathy for the Damned	Critical Hits cause significant Fire Accumulation.
The Queen’s Burden	+2 Intellect and +2 Resolve.
Noblesse Oblige	Reviving a Companion grants rapid Health and Essence regeneration.
Flames of Resurrection	Second Wind casts Ring of Fire.

One of my personal favorite buffs from this collection is Sympathy for the Damned, especially since I utilize the Last Light of Day sword, known for its heavy fire damage output. Landing critical hits allows me to inflict burn status on adversaries more efficiently.

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