How to complete Blood Stains the Circle quest in Tainted Grail The Fall of Avalon?

Hidden beneath the Avalon’s Lake of Blood crimson waters lies the gruesome secret—the dungeon full of twisted rituals and some deadly foes. Unlocking the hidden area requires careful preparation and exploration. The players must navigate precisely and remain prepared adequately to delve into the depths of the game and face formidable guardians. Here is how you can find the entrance, survive, and begin the dark chapter to find out what’s inside.Your journey begins after an initial shipwreck. Start from the beach and move past the shipwreck until you can spot the massive statue that’s rising from the blood-red lake. The area remains littered with corpses and swarming with the undead—ensure to clear them first. If you have a shovel handy, dig near bodies for some extra loot.Next, swim to the statue and then interact with it to receive the Blood Transfusion spell. It’s a tool you will find useful later. Next, dive behind the statue to follow the submerged ruins until you find the hidden passage. It will lead you to the dungeon entrance—a submerged passage.The place is not a space for under levelled adventures. If you are playing on the Normal difficulty level, you can aim for levels 10-12 before you attempt it. The lower difficulties will allow you to enter earlier. However, the Hardcore and Survival modes demand some expert play. So, stock up on the healing items and make sure your gears remain upgraded.Ensure to swim through the narrow opening that you discovered, and it will lead you to the solid door that’s embedded in ruins. Then, interact with the door to cross the threshold. To step through, it will instantly transport you to the entrance of the dungeon. As you enter the dungeon, it will trigger the Blood Stains the Circle quest, confirming you did find the right place.Once you enter, you will meet Mallory The Last Man, the tormented guardian, who is blocking your path. The dialogue checks—Spirituality or Strength will reveal the lore, but the encounter will always end in the combat.Note: Be prepared for the relentless melee opponent and use the debris of the room strategically.Remember that Mallory attacks with the relentless 3-hit combo. The Ranged fighters can block him around the debris, while the melee builds must time the dodge carefully. To defeat him will reward the solid early game-gear. It includes the Chestplate of the Last Man and Sword of Parrying +1.Pro tip: Circle the barriers to avoid powerful combos. The ranged attacks will offer you a needed advantage here.Once you are done, proceed to the large antechamber that’s dominated by the glowing tree. Here, you need to explore thoroughly. The valuable alchemy reagents, wishgems, soulstones and rare Wyrdstone ore that can be found under the tree that awaits you. Do not miss the recipe book for the potion.The true challenge is beyond antechamber. Locate a passage near tree roots, and it will lead you to the Hall of Trials. The maze-like area pulses with the Wyrdness and is full of the undead druids. It is also filled with Marrowghasts and Wyrdspirits.The druids here are just passive unless they get provoked. So, keep the focus on real threats. Equip your previously found Soulstone and charge it, defeating the enemies. It will save you from death once you are in the final boss fight.Remember that your ultimate goal with Hall of Trials is to find druid Prydwen. In the northern corner, you will find the druid leader Prydwen. Speak to him, and you will unlock a sealed door that will lead you to the true horror of the dungeon.Behind the sealed door is the terrifying master of the dungeon, the Blood Abomination. He emerges from the pool of gore and summons the minions while attacking with brutal force. The Blood Abomination boss fight will be intense. Ensure to rush it and ignore the initial summons. Use the King’s Soul, the time-slowing ability here, as it will help you drain the stamina of the boss before you land the finishing blow. Unleash the charged spells like the Burning Embers.The full-charged Soulstone will revive you once you are killed. Your victory will yield you Abomination for Cursed Bloodblade, the weapon with the life-steal properties.Return back to Prydwen to conclude Blood Stains the Circle quest. He will reward you with Winged Spear, the powerful weapon for the hybrid builds. The dark lore of the dungeon also ties into the main story, influencing the future choices.Remember, the quest here is quite a brutal one, but it’s also a rewarding challenge. So, make sure to fight smart, prepare well, and, of course, claim the secrets before you continue the journey ahead through the cursed lands of Avalon.