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The "Shadower's Request" quest series, quest giver is Pope Zephyrinus in Aven. I made this lil tip when you do get to the instant dungeon: The thing is that the instance dungeon has no way of getting in and the only way we(I) got in was through the Shadow Rune which was consumed the moment I entered in.[I decided to make this for those who were just as confused as I was. Here is the following step-by-step progression to becoming a Sage in Eden Eternal Vendetta]**Disclaimer: I was a Samurai since that was just the class I needed to level up at the time**(UPDATE/EPIPHANY)If you ever accidentally leave the instant dungeon through the green portal for the beginning of the Sage Trial (aka Lv69. Shadow Request V), here's how to resolve it:1. The Shadow Rune is in the form of an enchant icon (which got me stuck the most of this incident because my inventory was cluttered with things I've gathered while leveling).2. Talk to Moses Dark Blood (NPC) next to the altar to begin the Mutant Beast wave/continue the quest progression.3. Monsters called "Mutant Beast" will show up and you'll have to defeat them (with the temporary skills you've been given) in waves of 3 until you have defeated 40 of them. (Typically ~3 minutes)4. After doing so, you will then be able to leave through the green portal with no ragret 🙃 From here on out, the process is self-explanatory but I will continue to give out steps until you become a Sage.5. You will spawn back to the entrance of Mara Cult Altar as well as in front of Shadow Guardian Brown, proceed to talk to him and he will give you a new quest called L69. The Truth I. With EE Vendetta's perk, turn on the function of "Use Portal Stone" on the top left corner of your tracked quests tab to use an unlimited portal stone to teleport to Shadow Master Hilhem (in Aven).6. Complete L69. The Truth I from Hilhem, then accept L69. The Truth II from him as well.7. Right click on the quest item, "Shadower Spell" to teleport to Golden Plains where the quest will continue to progress. Right click on "Shadower Spell" to activate the spell.8. Finn will appear/spawn, defeat them.9. Speak to the Reclusive Elder Benzema since he is the closest to progress the quest. After that, teleport to Shadow Guardian Helena who stands right next to Hilhem in Aven. 10. Teleport back to Benzema in Golden Plains, completing L69. The Truth II and beginning L69. The Truth III.11. He refuses to speak on the matter, so he gives you the blood pendant thus, needing to teleport back in Aven to Librarian Conan, completing L69 The Truth III and beginning L69. The Truth VI.12. Right-click/use the quest item, "Blood Jade Pendant" to relive the past as the Sage King when he used Aura. You will then be teleported to a dungeon called "Dark Blood Refuge."13. It's okay to enter through the green portal now.14. If you ever panic (like I did), and use the second green portal to the southeast corner of the room, and also somehow delete/lost the "Blood Jade Pendant" in your inventory, talk to Conan and retrieve it from him again to teleport back into the "Dark Blood Refuge" instance.15. Monsters called "Crazed, Insane, and Desparate Dark Blood Cohorts will show up at the center of the room; 2 of each, 6 per wave. (Took me ~5 minutes to get through them with the Sage abilities; ALSO, it's very loud and noisy with the other monsters there that are "allies" so I would recommend turning the game audio down or just listen to music during this process)16. Moses Dark Blood will appear and some dialogue will be exchanged after defeating the Cohorts. You'll have to defeat Moses Dark Blood, which then becomes Moses Blood (2 stages). (Took me ~3-5 minutes)17. You'll then need to teleport to Hilhelm to complete L69. The Truth VI, also obtaining the title "Truth Hunter" and the achievement "Painful Decision" as well.18. Speak to Hilhelm again to accept the L.69 Sage Trial I quest.19. Speak to him again to activate the quest progression; Speak to Sage King Gaimaizz to complete L69. Sage Trial I, and to begin L69. Sage Trial II. You will have to defeat 80 Sacred Elves to complete the first trial of becoming a Sage, they come in waves of 8-10 or so. (Could take anywhere from 3-5 minutes. I recommend button mashing keys 1-4 whenever a skill completes its cooldown)20. After doing so, the waves will end and you will have to speak to Sage King Gaimaizz[moves to new location in front of altar/building]. Speaking to Sage King Gaimaizz will complete L69. Sage Trial II, and to begin your second trial, L69. Sage Trial III(Typo in-game says VI, but next quest is also VI..).21. You will have to defeat Moses Blood next. Speak to Gaimaizz once again to begin the second trial.22. Defeat Moses Blood with the Sage skills given (Takes less than 30 seconds)23. Speak with Gaimaizz again, completing L69. Sage Trial III, and beginning L69. Sage Trial VI.24. Your final trial is to defeat Finn. Speak with Helena to begin the last trial.25. Use your 4th ability, Aura: Protective Shield to nullify Finn's attacks as well as his big AOE spell; the fight lasted 25 seconds for me)26. After defeating Finn, return back to Aven via the Soul Guardian next to you and you will spawn back in front of Hilhem, speak with him to complete L69. Sage Trial VI, becoming a Great Sage and obtaining the class Sage.