In the vast, haunted expanse of the Lands Between, every Tarnished stumbles upon mysteries that unfold only if they listen carefully. Among the most quietly profound journeys is the intertwined fate of Brother Corhyn and the mute sage Goldmask. Though the game launched years ago, its secrets still feel fresh in 2026, and completing this side quest not only rewards lore hunters with a deep understanding of the Golden Order but also grants the Mending Rune of Perfect Order, unlocking an alternative ending. Like two instruments waiting for the same conductor, Corhyn and Goldmask must be brought into harmony step by step.
First Contact at Roundtable Hold
When you first arrive at Roundtable Hold, seek out Brother Corhyn, a soft-spoken scholar who teaches incantations. Speak with him until he has nothing new to say. His devotion to the Golden Order is absolute, yet he already senses cracks in the doctrine—a feeling that will eventually push him into the wilds.
The Pilgrimage to Altus Plateau
After defeating Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, return to the Roundtable Hold. You will notice Corhyn preparing to depart. He mentions a search for a "noble goldmask." Once he vanishes, travel to the Altus Plateau. Make your way to the Altus Highway Junction Site of Grace. From there, follow the road north until you spot a lone pillar near the path. Corhyn will be standing beside it, still wrestling with his faith. Exhaust his dialogue again. Finding him here amidst the golden leaves feels like discovering a lost hymn in an abandoned chapel.
The Silent Sage on the Broken Bridge
Continue north from Corhyn’s location until you reach a broken bridge. A teleporter sits at the edge. Step through it and you will materialize on the far fragment of the bridge. Turn around and walk to the very end. There stands Goldmask, staring into eternity, never uttering a word. Interact with him several times even though he remains silent. His muteness is a mirror—reflecting only what the seeker brings. Now return to Corhyn and tell him about Goldmask.
Reunion Beneath the Erdtree’s Boughs
Rest at any Site of Grace, then go back to Goldmask’s bridge. This time both Corhyn and the sage will be present. Speak with each of them repeatedly. Then, advance the main story until you can enter Leyndell, Capital City. Inside, head to the Erdtree Sanctuary Site of Grace. From there, navigate along the massive tree branches until you spot the duo on a cliff overlooking the Colosseum.
Chat with them until they direct you toward a puzzle. You will need the incantation "Law of Regression." If you don't have it, seek it out—it acts as a philosophical key, stripping away illusions to reveal hidden truth, much like rinsing dust from an ancient mosaic. Equip the incantation and travel west from the Erdtree Sanctuary: find the elevator descending to the lower levels. At the bottom, move down the stairs until you see a giant statue of Radagon with a message in front of it. Cast Law of Regression right there. The floor text will change, unveiling a secret about the shared lineage of Radagon and Marika. This discovery shakes Corhyn to his core.
Into the Mountaintops of the Giants
Report the revelation to Corhyn and Goldmask back at their Leyndell perch. Then continue your journey until you unlock the Mountaintops of the Giants. In this frozen wilderness, seek out a bridge southeast of the Stargazers Ruins. Both characters will have relocated there, huddled against the cold. Talk to them one last time. Their convergence under those distant, indifferent stars resembles driftwood pieces finally meeting on a shore.
The End of the Golden Path
Now push the main story forward until you defeat Maliketh in Crumbling Farum Azula. When you return, Leyndell transforms into the Capital of Ash. Head to the Colosseum area and look for a lower level. There you will find Goldmask’s corpse, still radiating an eerie tranquility. Loot the Mending Rune of Perfect Order. Corhyn’s own fate varies, but Goldmask’s vision endures in your inventory.
Take the rune to the Fractured Marika statue after the final battle. This unlocks the Age of Order ending—a resolution that tries to correct the flaws of the Golden Order itself. For those who enjoy peeling back layers of theological mystery, this questline remains one of the most intellectually satisfying fragments of the game’s shattered world.