Valor Mortis Walkthrough: Unheard Farewell Side Quest

This walkthrough covers the “Unheard Farewell” side quest in Valor Mortis, explaining how to start it, the steps to complete it, and the rewards you get. You need to be at least level 12 and have finished the main story chapter “The Hollow Bell” to unlock it; this guide gives you the exact locations and choices to finish it without missing anything.

Background and How to Unlock

The “Unheard Farewell” quest is tied to the NPC Elara, a musician in the town of Ashwick. After completing “The Hollow Bell,” Elara moves to the cemetery at the north end of town. Speak to her there between 20:00 and 06:00 in-game time; she will mention a letter she never got to send to her brother, who died in the war. The quest appears in your journal as “Unheard Farewell” and is marked with a blue icon, indicating it is a side quest with no time limit.

If you missed the time window, simply wait or rest at a nearby inn until night. The quest remains available for the rest of the game, so there is no fail state tied to progression.

Quest Steps and Objectives

Once accepted, the quest has three main objectives. Follow these in order to avoid backtracking:

• Find the letter: Elara asks you to retrieve a letter from her old house in the eastern district. The house is locked, but the key is under a loose brick near the back door. Enter and search the desk in the upstairs bedroom to find the letter.
• Deliver the letter to the grave: The letter is addressed to her brother, whose grave is in the Old War Memorial, a short walk northwest of Ashwick. The path is guarded by level 14 undead, so be prepared for combat or use stealth.
• Return to Elara: After placing the letter on the grave, a short cutscene plays. Return to Elara at the cemetery to complete the quest and receive your rewards.

There are no branching choices in this quest, but you can read the letter before delivering it. This does not affect the outcome, but it adds a line of dialogue when you return to Elara.

Rewards and Consequences

Completing “Unheard Farewell” grants you:

• 1,200 experience points
• 250 gold
• Elara’s Locket, a trinket that increases your magic resistance by 5%

The locket is unique and cannot be obtained elsewhere. If you sell it, you cannot buy it back from any vendor, so consider keeping it if you use magic-heavy builds. Additionally, completing this quest unlocks a small dialogue option with Elara later in the main story, but it has no effect on the ending.

Common Problems and How to Avoid Them

Players often get stuck at two points. First, the key to the house is easy to miss because it is not highlighted by the quest marker. Look for a small, glowing crack in the wall near the back door, not the front. Second, the grave location is not marked on the map until you are within 50 meters. If you are having trouble, head to the northern edge of the Old War Memorial and look for a large oak tree with a single white ribbon tied to it; the grave is directly beneath it.

Another common issue is that the quest does not appear if you have not completed “The Hollow Bell.” Double-check your journal to confirm that the main story chapter is finished. If you are still stuck, try reloading the area by fast-traveling to Ashwick and back.

Tips for Combat and Stealth

The undead on the path to the memorial are weak to fire and holy damage. If you have any fire bombs or holy water, use them to clear the area quickly. Alternatively, you can sneak past them by staying to the eastern side of the path and using the tall grass for cover. The undead have a limited detection range of about 15 meters, and they do not patrol, so you can wait for them to turn away and then run past.

If you are underleveled, consider coming back after reaching level 15. The enemies do not scale, so the quest becomes significantly easier with a few more levels.

Comparison with Other Side Quests

Compared to other side quests in Valor Mortis, “Unheard Farewell” is one of the shorter ones, taking roughly 15 minutes to complete. It has no combat boss and no puzzle, making it a good choice for players who want a quick story beat. In contrast, the “Lost Lullaby” quest involves a multi-stage escort and a boss fight, while “The Silent Choir” requires collecting three hidden items across the map. This quest is more narrative-focused and rewards a trinket rather than gear, so it is less essential for min-maxing but valuable for lore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start this quest before finishing the main story? No, you must complete “The Hollow Bell” first. The game will not show Elara in the cemetery until that chapter is done.

What happens if I lose the letter? The letter is a key item and cannot be dropped or sold. If you somehow lose it due to a bug, reloading your last save is the only fix.

Is there a time limit for the quest? No, once accepted, the quest stays in your journal indefinitely. You can complete it at any time, even after the main story ends.

Can I get the locket again if I sell it? No, the locket is a one-time reward. There is no vendor that sells it, so keep it if you want the magic resistance bonus.

Does the quest affect the game’s ending? No, it only unlocks a small dialogue option with Elara. It does not change any major story outcomes.

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