The Uriash Village sits in the far western corner of Vale Sangora, and the game will physically stop you from reaching it until you've done the groundwork. Attempt to climb the mountain west of Rockfalls too early and you'll get booted back down with a prompt telling you access is denied. The reward for pushing through the prerequisites, though, is one of the best vendor locations in The Blood of Dawnwalker, including a matriarch who stocks almost every Witchcraft skill manual in the game.
How do you unlock the Song of the Mountain quest?
The chain starts with a vampiress named Lacra. You need to complete her introductory quest, A Friend Like This, before anything else here becomes available. Once that's done, you'll encounter an uriash prisoner. Spare him and commit to avoiding bloodshed in the village. That conversation triggers Song of the Mountain and adds it to your journal.
The first tracked objective sends you to meet Lacra at Crown Rock. One timing detail matters here: Lacra is a vrakhiri, so this entire quest runs on the night cycle. Don't show up during the day expecting to make progress.
Blood of Dawnwalker Guide: How to Find the Hidden Uriash Village
What happens during the mountain journey with Lacra?
Once you meet Lacra at Crown Rock, the trek to the village begins. A few things will happen along the way:
- Lacra will push Coen to feed on a shepherd you encounter on the path. When she asks how it felt, respond with "an excellent one" to keep her in good spirits and avoid friction.
- The mountain pass includes vertical cliff sections. Use Shadowstep and Planeshift to get through them.
- Expect combat with wild animals, specifically wolves and bears, at several points on the ascent.
How do you pass the uriashi matriarch's test peacefully?
Near the summit, the uriashi matriarch Bakr-Erga and her warriors appear and immediately start throwing rocks at Coen. Lacra wants you to fight back. You need to stay calm and work through the dialogue without escalating.
The exact sequence that leads to a peaceful outcome:
- "All right, fine."
- "Lacra, calm down."
- "Nobody needs to die."
- "Can we stop with the hostilities?"
- "We've already proven it."
- "What more proof do you need?"
- [Do nothing] twice in a row
- "It's clearly a test, go on."
- [Do nothing]
Get through all of that without deviating and Bakr-Erga will call off her warriors and escort you into the settlement.
Blood of Dawnwalker Guide: How to Find the Hidden Uriash Village
What vendors and rewards are in Uriash Village?
The village is worth the effort. Once you're inside, you get access to a fast travel shrine and three vendors that don't exist anywhere else in Vale Sangora.
The matriarch's Witchcraft manual selection is the real draw. If you're building a Witchcraft-heavy character, this is the single most efficient vendor stop in the game. Pair that with the guide on how to find Manuals fast to fill out your skill tree as quickly as possible.
Blood of Dawnwalker Guide: How to Find the Hidden Uriash Village
What else can you do after reaching the village?
Reaching Uriash Village opens up further content with Lacra's questline, which eventually leads to her romance arc. The matriarch also has a personal quest involving her daughter Ocha, which you can pursue through the Heart Wants What It Wants quest. Completing that quest affects where Ocha ends up later in the game and whether she appears as a merchant.
For players focused on gearing up while they're in the area, check the full breakdown of all legendary weapon and armor locations to see what's worth hunting down alongside your Witchcraft manual shopping.
For more content across Vale Sangora, the full Blood of Dawnwalker strategy guide collection covers everything from Ancient Circle locations to Sacred Stone quests, so you have a complete roadmap for the rest of your playthrough.