The In the Shadow of Time quest in Hogwarts Legacy represents one of the most crucial turning points in Sebastian Sallow's dark storyline. During this quest, players journey into ancient catacombs in search of a relic that might save Anne Sallow from her mysterious curse. Understanding how to navigate the tomb's skeleton barricades and manage the delicate character dynamics is essential for completing the mission smoothly.
Starting the Journey into the Feldcroft Catacomb
To begin this quest, meet Sebastian near the catacombs located just outside Feldcroft. He will explain the significance of the ancient relic hidden deep inside and why he believes it holds the power to break Anne's curse. Preparing your spell wheel with Accio, Depulso, and fire spells like Incendio before entering the tomb will ensure you are ready for both puzzles and combat encounters.
Once inside, you must clear out waves of Spiders that infest the narrow stone corridors. Working together with Sebastian makes these battle encounters easier to manage as you push deeper into the burial chambers. Keep an eye out for hidden chests along the main paths to gather extra gear and galleons.
Solving the Skeleton Door Puzzles
The central mechanic of the Feldcroft Catacomb involves gathering scattered bones to construct skeleton barricades that unlock sealed doorways. You must use Accio or Wingardium Leviosa to pick up bone piles from surrounding alcoves and pull them toward the glowing bone arches. Finding every pile requires pulling handles on the walls using Accio to open hidden compartments.
After placing enough bones onto the doorway frame, the archway will form a solid structure, allowing you to proceed into the next main chamber. Take your time to thoroughly search each side room, as missing a bone pile will prevent the door from activating. Sebastian will often offer subtle hints if you spend too much time looking for the missing pieces.
Uncovering the Relic and Learning Imperio
Reaching the final chamber brings you face to face with the ancient relic and an intricate relic note written by a past dark wizard. At this point, Sebastian will offer to teach you the Unforgivable Curse known as Imperio. You can choose whether to learn this spell now, though refusing it here does not permanently lock you out of acquiring it later in the game.
After deciding on the spell, Ominis Gaunt arrives to confront Sebastian about taking dark magic too far. Navigating the conversation between Ominis and Sebastian requires careful dialogue choices to avoid escalating the conflict further. You will need to persuade Ominis to let you both leave the catacomb with the relic intact.
Defending Feldcroft and Quest Conclusion
Upon exiting the tomb, you will discover that Ranrok's Loyalists are actively attacking the hamlet of Feldcroft. Join Sebastian and Solomon Sallow in battling the invading goblins to protect the villagers and Anne. During the climax of the fight, Sebastian uses the dark magic he learned to resolve the threat, creating a massive rift with his uncle.
The quest concludes with a tense confrontation that sets up the final chapters of Sebastian's personal narrative. Speak with both Ominis and Sebastian to clear the objective and claim your experience points. Successfully completing this mission unlocks the final stages of the companion storyline and advances your overall progress in Hogwarts Legacy.
