FromSoftware games can be pretty stupid when it comes to unlocking hidden areas, and Elden Ring is no exception: collecting the Haligtree Secret Locket stretches to access consecrated snowfields is certainly one of the most involved.
If you follow Questline by Latenna until it is completed, you will not only obtain the two Haligtree Secret Medallion pieces, but you will also earn a fantastic Ghost Ashaccess to sacred snowfields, and a Gloomy ancient dragon forging stone to top it all off. You can begin the quest as soon as you gain access to Liurnia of the Lakes.
Obtain Haligtree Secret Medallion (right)
- Travel to the Village of the Albinaurics, found immediately south of Raya Lucaria Academy. It is hidden under the huge overhanging mountain. Avoid the Giant Crabs and head up the path to the village.
- From the Place of Mercy of the Village of the Albinaurics, go to East- to the back corner of the area, past the nasty enemy throwing fire sparks. You find a single large clay pot. Hit it, but only once. You will hear an alarm cry and Old Albus, an albinauric, will appear.
- After speaking to Albus and learning about the attack on his village, he will give you the Haligtree Secret Medallion (right) and ask you to take it to Latenna, an Albinauric warrior.
Warning: Now that you have the Haligtree Secret Medallion (right), you are invaded by Ensha on your next visit to the Roundtable discussion. It’s not explicitly described, but Gideon Ofnir is responsible for destroying the village of the Albinaurics in his quest for the medallion piece you now possess. Ensha, as Gideon’s servant, attacks you to obtain the medallion piece for his master. Speaking to Gideon after the attack will reveal very little, but he will urge you to look for the Albinauric woman (Latenna).
Finding Latenna
- Travel to Crystal Cave on the Lake small dungeon, immediately south of the Boilprawn Shack site of grace and the Scenic Isle site of grace.
- After defeating the dungeon boss, a Bloodhound Knight, continue past the boss arena and exit the cave. You are in a clearing with latenna sitting on the left next to her slain wolf companion.
Talk to Latenna and agree to take her to the Haligtree. She will tell you the location of the Haligtree Secret Medallion (left).
Friendly thanks. They say the other half of the medallion is outside the forbidden lands north of the Erdtree. At Sol Castle, on the peaks of the giants, accessible by the Grand Lift of Rold.
Latenna The Albinauric – Powerful Spirit Ash
Latenna then becomes a Spirit Ash and accompanies you on your journey.
Latenna is a strong addition to your Spirit Ash collection, and while she has some limitations, she can provide great remote support and become invaluable with good positioning. As an Albinauric she can’t walk or move on her own, so placement is key. Once called, she will stay in place and regularly fire arrows at nearby enemies.
Hidden Skill: the Albinauric warrior women are known for their wolf companions. If a wild wolf drives near Latenna’s position, she will mount the wolf and become mobile and fire arrows from the wolf’s back as they drive across the battlefield.
Obtain Haligtree Secret Medallion (left)
- Later in the game, once you reach the mountain peaks of the giants, travel to Castle Sol in the northern part of the map. You will come across a walking mausoleum patrolling the outside of Castle Sol. Bring it down.
- Fight your way through Castle Sol and defeat Commander Niallone of the tougher bosses in the game.
- After defeating Commander Niall, go through the boss arena to the top of the tower and get the Haligtree Secret Locket (left).
Completing Latenna’s Questline
- With both Haligtree Secret Medallion halves in hand, return to the Grand Lift of Rold located on the north side of the Forbidden Lands.
- At the elevator you will be asked which medallion you want to use. Select “Lifting Secret Medallion.” Following this path will take you to the consecrated snowfield.
- After driving blind through the snow storm and the Inner Sacred Snowfield place of grace, you will find the area’s map fragment to the north, across the frozen river and next to a large tree. Watch out for wolves patrolling the area.
- Travel to the far northwest of Consecrated Snowfield. You have to drive past one of the more dangerous ones Walking mausoleums (better to take it down before continuing).
- Continue past the Walking Mausoleum to the renegade neglectedan old abandoned church ruin in the snowfields (marked a red circle on the map above).
Inside you will discover a Giant albinauric woman rest in the ruins. Interact with her, and latenna will appear and talk to the Giant Albinauric Woman, completing her quest. After speaking to her, Latenna will address you:
Thank you. I have finally reached my goal. Our young but towering sister will give us hope. With nothing left unfinished, I will join you in the fight to the bitter end. And when the fighting is over, you may lay me to rest. Next to Lobo, my dear wolf.
Latenna will then give you a Gloomy ancient dragon forging stoneone of the only eight found throughout the game.
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